St. Paul, Minnesota-based alternative and indie MC George Okuku is breathing new life into his fierce catalog with the revival of his powerhouse track, “Killa Gorilla.” After 15 years of dedicated studio grind, the seasoned lyricist operates under his own independent label imprint Indigo Records. Originally released as part of his 2021 debut studio album, My Life: The Saint Paul African, this is one of the best records. Okuku is bringing this huge underground cut back to the limelight, to give it the ultimate justice and world audience it truly deserves after the project’s original rollout was severely hindered by the restrictions and lack of promo during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s a lot of personal history behind “Killa Gorilla,” which is named after the original childhood rap moniker Okuku was given at the age of just 13 when he first embarked on his musical journey, before eventually switching to his government name at 18. Built to be a raw, high-energy superhero theme song, the track immediately hooks you with its epic melodic backing and a heavy, infectious crowd chant perfectly woven into the hook. George Okuku is a 15 year veteran in the game who’s been honing his craft, delivering razor sharp bars and pure artistry without the need to follow commercial industry norms to push out the exact unfiltered, authentic alternative hip-hop that independent rap enthusiasts crave globally.
