Tyree Cooper facts for kids

Tyree Cooper, also known simply as Tyree, is an American music producer from Chicago, Illinois. He creates a type of dance music called house music. He is most famous for his hip house song "Turn Up the Bass." This song was a big hit, reaching number 12 on the UK music charts in 1989.

Tyree's Music Journey

Tyree Cooper started his music career after high school. In 1983, he had a chance to play basketball with a scholarship. But he chose to make music instead! He was already a DJ, playing songs for people.

His first song, "I Fear the Night," came out in 1986. It was released by a company called DJ International Records. In 1987, Tyree made another important song called "Acid Over." This song became a classic in the acid house music style.

A year later, in 1988, Tyree teamed up with a rapper named Kool Rock Steady. Together, they released the huge hip house song "Turn Up The Bass." This song helped make hip house music popular around the world!

Tyree's Music List

Tyree has released many songs and albums over the years. Here are some of his main works:

Albums

• Tyree's Got a Brand New House (DJ International Records, 1988)
• Nation of Hip House (CBS, 1989)
• The Time Iz Now! (DJ International, 1991)

Singles and EPs

• "I Fear the Night" (Underground, 1986)
• "Acid Over" (Underground, 1987)
• "Turn Up the Bass" featuring Kool Rock Steady (DJ International Records, 1988)
• "Hardcore Hip House" (DJ International, 1989)
• "Move Your Body" featuring J.M.D. (DJ International, 1989)
• "Lonely (No More)" (DJ International, 1990)
• "Rock the Discotech" (DJ International, 1991)
• "Da Butt" (Underground, 1995)
• Smoke 2 Dis E.P. (Dance Mania, 1995)

See also

• Hip House
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart