Kokane



Other NamesMr. Kane
Koka
GenreWest Coast hip hop
R&B
Genre LinksRap
OriginPomona, California
Year(s) Active1990–present
Music StyleWest Coast Rap, Gangsta Rap, G-Funk
Music MoodElegant, Smooth, Soothing, Laid-Back/Mellow, Summery, Playful, Stylish, Freewheeling
Musical InstrumentVocals
LabelsRuthless (1991–1996)
Doggystyle (2000–2003)
Koch (2006–2009)
Bonzi Records / Fontana Distribution (2009–present)
Associated ActsEazy-E
Above The Law
N.W.A.
Snoop Dogg
Cypress Hill

Kokane, also known as Jerry B. Long, Jr. (born 1969), is a rapper from Pomona, California best known for his co-appearances on Dr. Dre's album 2001 and the work on G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg. He is the son of Motown composer Jerry Long, Sr.. He started his career at Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, co-writing songs for N.W.A and Above the Law. He released his first solo album under the name "Who Am I?". He signed with Koch Records, forming a new group, The Hood Mob, led by him, joined by Cricet and Contraband. They released an album on July 3, 2006.