Kangol Kid was an American songwriter, breakdancer, hip-hop producer, and master of ceremonies. He was famous for being a member of the American old school hip hop group UTFO (Untouchable Force Organization), based in Brooklyn, New York City.
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Wiki/Biography
Shawn Schiller Fequier aka Congo Kid was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1966 (age 55 at the time of death) in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in East Flatbush, New York City, New York. His roots are in Haiti. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Congolese child in adolescence
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father, André Fequier, was a taxi driver in New York. His mother, Jeanne Féquier, worked as a housekeeper in a hospital. Kangol had three brothers named Joel Fequier, Andy Fequier and Alix Fequier.
Kangol child’s parents
Congolese Kid with his brother Alix Féquière
wife and children
He had three sons with his first wife, Christine, named T.Shawn, Dre Fequier, and Yusuke Vacant (aka Giovanni). All of his sons work in the American music industry.
Kangol Kid’s son T.Shawn
dre fequier son of congol kid
Congolese Kid with his son Yusuke Vacant
After separating from his first wife, Kangol married Tajiri Swindell and the couple have a daughter named Amancia Fequier.
Kangol Kid with his wife Tajiri Swindell
Kangol Kid with his daughter Amansia
livelihood
As a member of UTFO
While he was in school, he followed his passion for dancing and along with his dance partner Doctor Ice, they began performing as breakdancers in stage shows and formed a duo named “The Keystone Dancers”. After this both of them worked as dancers for the American hip-hop group ‘Whodini’. Kangol and Doctor Ice then formed their own hip hop group ‘UTFO’ (Untouchable Force Organization; ‘formerly UFO’). In 1984, music label Select Records signed UTFO and released their first single, “Roxanne Roxanne”. At that time the Congo had no legal representative.
One of UTFO’s most popular albums was released in 1987 titled ‘Lethal’. UTFO’s debut single gained immense popularity and was voted Best Rap Song at the 1988 Urban Music Awards. UTFO then performed in various stage shows and live events. The group became the first rap group to perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, New York City, New York.
Kangol Kid performing on stage with other members of UTFO
Kangol also worked as a music producer and lyricist. He composed and wrote the single “Private Property” in 1985. In the same year, he managed and worked as a producer for the American rap group ‘Whistle’. Kangol left UTFO in 1989.
as an actor
She acted in some English films like ‘UTFO: Roxanne, Roxanne’ (1984), ‘UTFO: Leader of the Pack’ (1985), and ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ (2021).
‘UTFO: Roxanne, Roxanne’ movie poster
Other work
He is the founder of the music production company ‘Congolese Creations, Inc.’ Was working as the Chairman. And was the CEO of ‘Creative Media Group’, a public relations firm. He was invited as a guest lecturer in various schools and colleges. Kangol composed the music for an independent film ‘Nightmare’ and he won the Best Movie Score award for the film. He also worked as a voice-over artist and was a columnist for magazines such as Black Beat Magazine and AllHiphop.com. He worked as a voice-over artist for various TV commercials and jingles. He used to write a column under the name Yo Kangol.
Signature
Kangol Kid’s autograph
Death
On December 18, 2021, he lost his long battle with colon cancer and at the time of his death at around 3 am, he was hospitalized in Manhasset, New York. In his last Instagram post he wrote,
I came out of the recovery room…and this man welcomed me. Maybe you have heard about him??? 😭😭 Ladies and gentlemen, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Goat himself LLCOOL J @llcoolj @rockthebells visited me and enhanced my healing energy in a way that doctors could never duplicate. Thanks baby brother. I love you.”
Last Instagram post by Kangol Kid
Facts/General Knowledge
- In the early 1980s, his friends called him The Congolese Kid because he wore a Congolese hat. His signature hat is included in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Congolese child wearing Congolese hat
- In an interview, Kangol said that he was proficient in language arts, and that he was an ebony scholar.
- He followed a non-vegetarian diet.
- He was honored by the American Cancer Society in 2012 for his social services towards cancer patients (as co-founder of the Mama Luke Foundation). She organized various fundraising events to help cancer patients, especially those suffering from breast cancer.
- In 2019, he was appointed CEO of Real Dads Network, Inc. Received ‘Honorary Real Dad Award’ by.
Congolese Kid with his award
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