Cool Nutz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cool Nutz
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Cool Nutz
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| Birth name | Terrance Scott |
| Also known as | Cool Nutz |
| Born | May 11, 1972 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | MC, rapper, manager, radio personality |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Jus Family Records |
| Associated acts | Bosko, E-40, Kreayshawn, Luni Coleone, Arjay, Yukmouth, Poppa LQ, G-Ism, Kenny Mack, Maniac Lok, D.B.A. (Doing Business As) |
Terrance Scott (born May 11, 1972), known by his stage name Cool Nutz, is an American rapper, radio personality, and business owner. He was born and grew up in the Woodlawn, Portland, Oregon neighborhood. He learned a lot from the experiences around him in Northeast Portland.
Music Career and Influence
Cool Nutz is well-known for helping and promoting the hip-hop music scene in Portland, Oregon, and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1992, he started Jus Family Records with Bosko Kante. His early music often used G-funk sounds. Over time, his style changed to include more vocal and instrumental samples in his songs.
In 1995, Scott helped create the Portland Oregon Hip-Hop (POH-Hop) Festival. He has worked very hard to build and support the hip-hop community in Portland. He has also worked with many famous rappers from the Bay Area, like "E-40" and "Yukmouth."
In 1997, he signed a group called G-Ism to his label, Jus Family Records. This group included Portland rappers Ray Ray and Young Randall. They released their first album, "On a Mission", in 1998. G-Ism later disbanded in 2001.
Cool Nutz is also a radio host. He hosts the Breakout Show on KXJM JAM'N 107.5. You can listen to his show on Sunday nights.
In 2012, Scott helped manage the Group Hug Tour for Kreayshawn. This tour promoted her first album, Somethin' 'Bout Kreay.
Music Releases
Cool Nutz has released many studio albums and compilation albums throughout his career. He has also collaborated with other artists on various projects.
Some of his studio albums include:
- Harsh Game for the People (1997)
- Speakin' Upon a Million (1998)
- Verbal ... (2001)
- King Cool Nutz (2007)
- The Miracle (2009)
- Incredible (2010)
- The Cook Up (2011)
- Portland Ni%#a (2012)
- Bars (2013)
- Elegant Thuggin (2013)
- #bruh (2015)
- Terrance (2017)
- Pig Ears & Chitlins (2018)
He has also released compilation albums like:
- Cool Nutz Presents: Collabos (2004)
- Cool Nutz Presents: The Boardroom (2007)
- Collabos II (2016)
Cool Nutz has worked with other artists on albums such as:
- ... Lyke Me (J. Dee featuring Cool Nutz) (1995)
- On a Mission (G-Ism featuring Cool Nutz) (1998)
- My Heat Reigns Supreme (Kenny Mack featuring Cool Nutz) (1999)
- D.B.A. Doing Business As... The Album (D.B.A. - Cool Nutz, Bosko, and Poppa LQ) (1999)
- Every Single Day (Luni Coleone album) (Luni Coleone and Cool Nutz) (2007)
He also released a single called "Playervision b/w Notoz" in 1994.
See also
- Official website: https://www.facebook.com/CoolNutz
