Vokab Kompany

🌍 Hailing from the vibrant cultural hub of San Diego, Vokab Kompany has been pushing the boundaries of music since its inception. They seamlessly fuse elements of hip-hop, electronic, funk, and more to create an eclectic sound that transcends any single genre. 🌐💥

The fusion group, which has become well-known in San Diego, has won numerous accolades there, including Best Hip Hop Band in 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2018. Along with receiving these accolades, Vokab Kompany has done a lot of touring, performing at venues like Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle in addition to providing direct support for artists like Umphrey's McGee, Cage The Elephant, Wiz Khalifa, Iration and Pepper.



This trailblazing band is a melting pot of raw talent, contagious energy, and unmatched creativity. With their unmistakable charisma and genre-bending sound, Vokab Kompany has been setting stages ablaze nationally and internationally since 2008. Combining the soulful and thought-provoking lyrics of Rob Hurt aka B3k with the electrifying melodies and poetic flows of Burke Baby aka Matthew Burke, this dynamic duo forms the backbone of a musical experience like no other.

Their live performances are an electrifying journey that will have you dancing from the first beat to the last note. The stage presence and chemistry between Rob and Matt are infectious, drawing you into a sonic adventure that will leave you craving more.

Vokab Kompany is more than just a band; they're a movement, a force of nature, and a testament to the power of music to bring people together. Their songs are a celebration of life, love, and the joy of living in the moment.

Vokab Kompany was started by Rob Hurt in 2006. His debut album Liquid Language featured Killer Priest of Wu-Tang Clan. This album featured Burkey on two tracks - "40Thieves" and "Soul Sista", which served as the start of the collaboration between the two. Burkey's accomplishments include opening for poet Maya Angelou with his band Native Root and featuring on MTV Thailand and Bakery Music hip hop compilation T Hop with the band The Golden Triangle.

The band has most recently been releasing a number of acclaimed singles to keep the airwaves rocking. Their recent single "Turn Me Out" was released by Gravitas Records and featured Lyrics Born. Their single "Warm in the Light" from their collaborative EP with 9 theory titled "Beneath The Shallows" was featured by Forbes.[1]

Their most recent LP, The Good Kompany Album, was released on January 20, 2016 to critical acclaim and includes guest features from Gift of Gab (rapper), Mitchy Slick, and more. The release was followed up by a headlining West Coast tour that featured special appearances by friends and fellow collaborators on the album.

Vokab Kompany released V-Sides Vol. 1 (Kollabs and Remixes), a collection of collaborations, remixes, and original songs, on New Kong Records on December 17, 2013. It included features from The Polish Ambassador, The Grouch, Knight Riderz, Love and Light, Stephan Jacobs, and an official Zion I remix.

Vokab Kompany and Crush Effect released VKCE (a self-titled album) on New Kong Records December 18, 2012. The album featured 10 Hip Hop / Electronic tracks with 4 singles featured in national commercials / television shows. Most recently, VKCE has landed the song "World Wide" as the anthem for the new (Sacha Baron Cohen "The Brothers Grimsby" movie) as well as a spot on Ja Rule's MTV reality show. "Taking You Places" was picked up by Starz movie channel in (2014 STARZ trailer), "Back to the Past" (2013 Kia Optima "Blake Griffin Time Travels - 2006 Bench Press" commercial) and "Burn It Down" (Southern Comfort "Fiery Pepper" commercial). "Back to the Past" was also featured on the television show Franklin and Bash. VKCE debuted at #47 on the Itunes Hip Hop charts behind only major-label releases from T.I and Chief Keef among hip-hop albums released that week. Most recently VKCE has landed sync placements with MTV.

Vokab Kompany's Single "So Bright" from the Album "Quit Sleep" has been featured in Kia Motors Summer Sales Event commercial (2010), NBC's hit The Today Show on January 14, 2011, and was the featured anthem in both 2014 & 2015 in South Lake Tahoe's tourism commercials.

Vokab Kompany was voted Best Hip Hop Band in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017 as well as Best Hip Hop Album of 2010 for their album The New Kong, and was the first hip hop band nominated for Album Of the Year in 2011 by the San Diego Music Awards.

They have played hundreds of shows and festivals: Including; "The Do Lab Stage" at Coachella, Electric Forest, Shambhala, Summer Meltdown, Kaleidoscope Festival and Lightning in a Bottle, as direct support for artists such as Cee Lo Green, De La Soul, Cage the Elephant, Del the Funky Homosapien, Wiz Khalifa, Matisyahu, Pepper (band) at the Playboy Mansion, The Wailers Band and have toured as direct support for acts such as Umphrey's McGee, Collie Buddz, The Pimps of Joytime, and Zion I. Vokab Kompany was also featured as the lead MC's on Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (Lenny Kravitz, Rolling Stones) nationwide RUN DMC tribute tour.