Krohme | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chris Moore |
| Genres | Hip Hop,Metal,Doom Metal |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums Keyboard Turntable Sampler Drum Machine |
| Years active | 1997 - Present |
| Labels | Godsendant Music Babygrande Records Man Bites Dog Records SpitSLAM Record Label Group Calm Bomb Collective |
Krohme (bornChris Moore) is an award-winning Americanhip hop andmetalproducer, noted for his work withChuck D,Arrested Development,MC Serch,Stetsasonic,Snapcase,Otep, and members ofSlipknot,Brand Nubian,Living Colour,311,Fear Factory,My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult,Earth Crisis, and more.
Krohme (often incorrectly listed as "Khrome") is an American music producer and multi-genre artist fromAlexandria, Virginia.[1] Born in 1980 to an African-American father and a mother of Spanish and German descent, he was introduced to a wide range of music through his parents' eclectic tastes. His early exposure to music was further nurtured by playing instruments during his elementary school years in Hawaii and later in Virginia.[2]
By 1997, Krohme began sampling records to create hip-hop beats, blending influences from hip-hop, soul, rock, heavy metal, and classical music. Initially, he provided beats to unsigned artists in theWashington-D.C. area before establishing connections with major artists.
Krohme’s first major industry connection came in 2005 when he collaborated with rapperRas Kass, on the single "The Long Walk Home."[3]That same year, he founded Godsendant Music (2005- 2011) (Later Godsendant Collective from 2020 - 2022) as an independent label and released his debut project,All Praises Due, featuring guest appearances fromRoyce da 5'9",MC Serch,Agallah,Hell-Razah,Chace Infinite, andTriple Seis.[1]
He gained further recognition by producing three songs onMF Grimm’s 2006 albumAmerican Hunger, released throughDay by Day Entertainment. MF Grimm also briefly managed Krohme during this period.
In 2006, Krohme produced"Hush Little Baby," a high-profile diss track byRas Kass directed atThe Game.[3] Despite the controversy, he later worked with The Game on a remix ofDezert Eez’s track"Gunz Out."
His collaborations expanded in 2007 whenHell Razah (ofBlack Market Militia/Sunz of Man) enlisted Krohme to produce for his solo albumRenaissance Child (Nature Sounds), including the tracksNativity (featuringKillah Priest) andLost Ark. Krohme also worked on unreleased remixes forLos Pepes, Pt. 1 andProject Jazz, originally produced byMF DOOM.
On Valentine’s Day 2008, Krohme signed withBabygrande Records to releaseThe Beasts Released Volume 1: South of Heaven, a project featuringKool G Rap,Sean Price,Chino XL,Agallah,C-Rayz Walz,Hell Razah,Psycho Les,Atari Blitzkrieg,Lord Jamar,Rapper Pooh,Cappadonna,Killah Priest and others. However, the album was leaked before its official release and shelved.[2]
In 2009, he began working on a joint album with Hell Razah, tentatively titledKrohme Razahs, though it remains unreleased.[3]
Krohme is also recognized for his production and remix work across multiple genres, collaborating with artists fromSlipknot,Fear Factory,Living Colour,Earth Crisis,My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult andDamnation A.D. He was affiliated with Wu-Tang Clan-related groupsLost Children of Babylon andThug Angelz.
Godsendant Music ceased operations in 2011, and Krohme largely stepped away from public releases, focusing on occasional production work behind the scenes.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Krohme returned to music, releasingBreez Evahflowin - Old Man Spring: Krohme (2020) withBreez Evahflowin. This marked his first official release in nearly a decade.[2]
In 2023, Krohme founded Calm Bomb Collective, a nonprofit record label that supports musicians by providing resources, distribution, and event opportunities while also benefiting mental health and social advocacy organizations.[4]
Krohme is recognized for pioneering"Doom Bap," a fusion of boom-bap hip-hop and doom metal that merges dark, atmospheric production with heavy guitars and live instrumentation. This innovative style pairs rappers and singers to create a uniquely haunting and powerful sound, bridging underground hip-hop with rock and metal influences.[5]
Beyond his genre-blending production, Krohme has made a lasting impact through his deep underground hip-hop collaborations and socially conscious music. His work extends across hip-hop, rock, and industrial music, cementing his status as a unique figure in the independent music scene. ThroughCalm Bomb Collective, he continues to support artists while promoting mental health awareness and social advocacy.[4]