Any real hip hop head should have heard the name Kool Keith at one time or another - whether under his name, or under names such as Dr. Octagon, Dr. Doom, Black Elvis, or Big Willie Smith. I'm sure that many of you that haven't heard, have unknowingly checked Keith donning his mask in the new series of Sprite commercials featuring the 5 female deadly venomous. In any case, it has come to my attention through Davy D's FNV newsletter that Keith is pretty unhappy about how his most recent major label release "Black Elvis", on Sony, has been going. The following is a letter from the mouth of Keith himself, concerning the lack of support surrounding this album, and asking for YOUR help in getting this LP some added exposure. It's nice to see that even in such a negative situation, Keith can still be humorous, as you'll see within the letter. Please take time to read this, cause it brings to attention a familiar scenario that many artists go through when dealing with major record labels.

This is Kool Keith. This is my first time writing you all personally, because this is a serious issue. I love all my fans, but I am a little bit angry with my record company. Aren't you mad? I am on a big label, but I am getting no promotion.

The label fucked up a lot of stuff that you kids want to have access to. The video should be on TV for you kids to see. The video was done before my tour. You can call and email the following people to ask them what's going on. My project is available, but I know it's hard for you not to get any of the material, and latest updates.

You should really e-mail these people constantly, to give you the information that you need about the Black Elvis CD. Visually, radio time, show updates, and next singles and albums. You can email these people 24 hours a day, and you will get a response. Write in your complaints about the album not being seen in your local stores, or wherever you can't find Kool Keith product.

Email these people and tell them why you're angry that you haven't seen my new video. Email these people 24 hours a day nonstop, you will get a response. Ask for wigs, product, posters, videos, radio,and etc. And that's it.

Please be nice and professional to these people. Don't curse them out or harass them. But please, ask them the questions you want answered. Even if you don't see the questions here, feel free to ask them any questions pertaining to Kool Keith and Columbia Records. Fell free to email them often, until you get the response you are looking for. Remember, it is up to you fans to make your voices heard. Tell them what you think they should be doing for Keith. Let us know what you are writing these people.