Kokane, also known as Jerry B. Long, Jr., was born in Bronx, New York. When he was still a baby he moved to California, where he was raised in the city of Pomona. Though Kokane had been involved with the West Coast rap scene since the dawn of gangsta rap, Kokane's life has always included music. He is the son of Motown composer "Jerry B Long, Sr.", who’s works include; “Just My Imagination” sung by the Temptations, “Still Waters Run Deep (album)”, "Smiling Faces”, “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” & many more. Kokane's musical genius stems from the lineage of his father which of whom is one of the great writers/composer/musician for Motown Records. Jerry Jr. had spent a lot of time with him in the studio. At an early age he was engaged in the art of sound, which had led him to embrace his natural talents for music. He began to build his craft & style, listening to the old school funk of the 70's. During his school years he won numerous talent shows, he was top student in drama club and acted in many plays. Jerry Jr. had found a comfort in performing on stage. Growing up as kid he dealt with the hardships and social ills of poverty and the life of violence, but continued to stay focused and stay away from trouble. He began his career as a vocalist in the mid-1980s as rap was first appearing in his native Los Angeles before eventually signing to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label at the end of 1989. He adopted his stage name “Kokane” which was given to him by his cousin (Hutch aka Cold 187um), of the legendary rap group Above the Law. The name “Kokane” is a representation of how dope & addictive his sound is to the ear. Kokane’s career had launched at Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, with him co-writing for N.W.A.'s "Appetite for Destruction" from the album Niggaz4life, where he first introduced one of his character’s “Sweet Talk.” His first album release, Addictive Hip Hop Muzick, in 1991, was credited as "Who Am I?." "Nickel Slick Nigga," (first solo single) had appeared on the Deep Cover soundtrack. In addition, to guest-appearing & co-writing for Eazy E's "It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa," Kokane also contributed to other West Coast gangsta rap albums such as Above the Law's "Black Mafia Life" & "Uncle Sam's Curse,” and much more.…Kokane, also known as Jerry B. Long, Jr., was born in Bronx, New York. When he was still a baby he moved to California, where he was raised in the city of Pomona. Though Kokane had been involved with the West Coast rap scene since the dawn of gangsta rap, Kokane's life has always included music. He is the son of Motown composer "Jerry B Long, Sr.", who’s works include; “Just My Imagination” sung by the Temptations, “Still Waters Run Deep (album)”, "Smiling Faces”, “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” & many more. Kokane's musical genius stems from the lineage of his father which of whom is one of the great writers/composer/musician for Motown Records. Jerry Jr. had spent a lot of time with him in the studio. At an early age he was engaged in the art of sound, which had led him to embrace his natural talents for music. He began to build his craft & style, listening to the old school funk of the 70's. During his school years he won numerous talent shows, he was top student in drama club and acted in many plays. Jerry Jr. had found a comfort in performing on stage. Growing up as kid he dealt with the hardships and social ills of poverty and the life of violence, but continued to stay focused and stay away from trouble. He began his career as a vocalist in the mid-1980s as rap was first appearing in his native Los Angeles before eventually signing to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label at the end of 1989. He adopted his stage name “Kokane” which was given to him by his cousin (Hutch aka Cold 187um), of the legendary rap group Above the Law. The name “Kokane” is a representation of how dope & addictive his sound is to the ear. Kokane’s career had launched at Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, with him co-writing for N.W.A.'s "Appetite for Destruction" from the album Niggaz4life, where he first introduced one of his character’s “Sweet Talk.” His first album release, Addictive Hip Hop Muzick, in 1991, was credited as "Who Am I?." "Nickel Slick Nigga," (first solo single) had appeared on the Deep Cover soundtrack. In addition, to guest-appearing & co-writing for Eazy E's "It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa," Kokane also contributed to other West Coast gangsta rap albums such as Above the Law's "Black Mafia Life" & "Uncle Sam's Curse,” and much more.WWWW…