Kush (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | B-Real, Stephen Carpenter, Raymond Herrera, Christian Olde Wolbers |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums (unreleased) |
Kush was a rap metal ensemble from the United States, established in 2000 by rapper B-Real, guitarist Stephen Carpenter of Deftones, along with former Fear Factory members Raymond Herrera and Christian Olde Wolbers.
History
The formation of the band was made public in 2000. An alternative name considered was "Dr. Kush" if the initial choice was unavailable. By November of that year, the group had recorded seven tracks. B-Real anticipated launching their first album sometime between 2002 and 2003.
In 2002, Kush appeared at the fifth annual Cypress Hill Smoke Out event, where they introduced "Psycho Killer," one of ten songs prepared for a forthcoming album. B-Real characterized their sound as more intense and lyrically divergent from Cypress Hill’s typical street-themed approach. Although the album was reportedly finished by April 2002, its release was complicated by the fact that the band members were contracted to different record labels. By November 2002, the album was close to completion; however, no official release has ever occurred.
During a Reddit AMA in 2014, B-Real explained that disputes between record companies were responsible for the project's halt.
Band members
- B-Real — vocals
- Stephen Carpenter — guitar
- Christian Olde Wolbers — bass
- Raymond Herrera — drums