Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Da Kennel is determined to put their city on map. As a nine -man collective compiled of 6 rappers and 3 in house producers, they have the breeding ground for something real and worth the listen. Bringing the heat with their scorching lyrics and tracks, they offer up a pool of talented individuals all focused on the progression of one sound. Already drawing comparisons to other all male collectives like the St. Lunatics, Wu Tang, and Slaughterhouse, Da Kennel looks forward to setting themselves apart and showcasing their talent.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time and for us it’s all about the music,” says Skillz. “Our songs have developed so much in the last few years, from doing shows to making mix-tapes, and that growth can be heard on our records.”

Although the guys have known each other for years, Da Kennel didn’t become official until a few years ago. While Unknown, Mage, Gram Citi, Skillz McNeilla, Kuntry, and Leland Ray bring out the groups lyricism; Dat Boi Pizz, Rip Rugga, and J.C. provide the music that allows them to showcase the bark and the bite that makes them Da Kennel .“We basically started out as a bunch of friends just freestyling,” says Unknown. “But, soon we started buying equipment, making our own beats and the songs just started coming.”

With the release of their first radio single "Model," which is now airing on MTV & On Demand the group made quite an impact on the charts. Looking to outdo the success of “Model” with their newest single "Dat's What I Do" featuring Travis Porter, they are already steadily climbing the charts. With the recent release of the video to accompany the single, they can only go up from here.

Also, adding fuel to the fire is the recent release of their new mixtape Hood II Hood Reloaded hosted by one of the biggest DJ's in the game, DJ Drama. Stamping Da Kennel as the hottest new group from Ohio, DJ Drama introduces audiences to a number of stand out cuts including: Model, Look What The Block Made, Keyshia Cole- Stacey Dash, Dat's What I Do ft Travis Porter, & Mr. MoneyBags ft. Lil Hot.

While currently backed by Elite Music LLC, Da Kennel is definitely going places. Now on the road, Da Kennel has been busy promoting and aligning themselves with the right movement. With plans that include continuing to perform at some of the hottest events and concerts throughout the country, they are definitely a group to become familiar with.