Kouple Grand Ent... (KGE) will capitalize on the growing entertainment market across the world through the production and promotion of high quality entertainment. Located in Joliet, Il and Atlanta, GA. "Founded on the principles of raw talent and unwavering creativity, Kouple Grand is more than just a record label; it's a movement. We champion the voices of the unheard, the stories untold, and the
artists who dare to challenge the status quo. Our roster features a diverse array of talents, from seasoned veterans to rising stars, all united by a shared passion for authentic hip-hop. We believe in the power of music to connect, inspire, and empower, and we're committed to building a community that celebrates individuality and pushes the boundaries of the genre. Join us on this journey as we redefine the future of hip-hop." Artist Bio:
Joliet DOE Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. There are others that emerge fully formed and in full command of their craft, identity, and their music. Joliet DOE fits firmly in the latter category. His latest mixtape effort "Black Roses” is a captivating and moving piece of work that heralds the prominent rise and arrival of a truly gifted and significant new talent; one whose music feels similar in the best way possible while striking out on its own territory. As a small city, big dreamer who grew up in the Joliet and the Chicago land area, Joliet DOE started off singing as a child, but once in high school his interest turned into the act of hip hop, not really taking music seriously until his best friend and CEO of his label Kouple Grand Entertainment; Damien "D'LO" Dougherty introduced Joliet DOE to Uprise Entertainment and also his first real studio recording. DOE explains, "When I first started out, I really thought there wasn't a way to record myself until I got into a major recording studio. But when given the opportunity that I was given with Uprise, where you're able to record free will, I was able to dive into my rhyme patterns, different cadences, and style just trying to find my lane. I found it easy to write about the things that me and my crew were doing in our neighborhood and what I was seeing around my surroundings". Almost immediately he got with a crew but really stood out as a solo artist. Performing at local clubs and bars in the Chicago Land area, winning talent shows and contests, then eventually opening for established artists such as Twister, Ja Rule, and Mobb Deep. " I was basically living the typical Joliet teenager life. I wasn't interested in anything else I was doing other than music, and I loved the openness of my life. "Recording in various local producer studios and playing the song, he was making for friends, DOE saw their excited reactions. "I played raps for couple of my friends and the quality of the recordings weren't that good, but the talent definitely was there and off that I got with my partners and pulled some money together to start our own recording situation. Now recording at will, DOE was able to hone his songwriting skills while taking influences from artists like: Notorious Big, Jay-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang, Outkast, and Scarface and using them to shape his own style. “I grew up on a lot of 80's music, Jazz, R&B and I really got into to rap in the early 90's where the lyrical content was more important than the hook which is prevalent in today's music. I naturally gravitate to break beats and hip-hop vibes; there's a timelessness to it that I've always loved". As his name grew in his local Joliet area, the pieces started to fall into place for DOE He moved to Atlanta, GA to further his music career, he started performing at Atlanta’s talent showcases catering to the interests of labels such as: Atlantic, So-So Def, Grand Hustle and D.T.P. Recording continuously, D.O.E hooked up with longtime Producer and Engineer, Meiza J (17th floor, Flo-Rida, Lilana, Nick Cannon) and the two recorded several mixtapes; ( Lock up City and Dirty Money), at Sinelab Studios in Joliet. The mixtape sparked major interest and along with D’LO, Doe decided to form his own label Kouple Grand Entertainment. "When working with my man D'LO he really makes it easy for me to focus on making the music. I'm just the product when we touch down and that has given me freedom to be myself and make the music that we like to hear." says DOE That freedom allowed DOE to create "Black Roses" as well as the space to experiment while making it. "There's a lot of emotion with this mixtape. My content and lyrics were a lot more detailed which showed my growth as a man as well as an artist.” DOE says. Some of the instrumentals used are from the '90's and are sample heavy, harkening back to that sound that has been embedded in DOE DNA. From the opening notes of "Parkwood as usual", one sees the combination of '90's hip-hop and lyrical incisiveness that has become Joliet DOE hallmark. DOE is currently on the grind, honing his live show and running as the flagship artist of Kouple Grand. "It's gaining a lot of momentum. Kouple Grand were really excited about our buzz and seeing the residuals from our hustle. Doing music is something I've always wanted to do." Joliet DOE is doing exactly what he wants, creating a fully developed project that is a culmination of where he's been and where he's going and one that is sure to win him notoriety that is demanded by the depths and quality of his songs.
