Kid Koala

Kid Koala is an ambitious Chinese-Canadian turntablist and illustrator whose work has expanded far beyond the underground hip-hop scene, encompassing graphic novels, elaborate multimedia performances, and video game work. His recordings often combine samples from numerous genres, including jazz, blues, and comedy records, creating humorous, playful musical collages. He is known for his innovative turntable techniques, such as dragging a long note under the needle at different speeds, playing it like a melodic instrument. His releases, beginning with 2000's highly acclaimed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, are often packaged with his own comic book-style artwork, sometimes featuring complex, interactive packaging, such as the mini-gramophone devised for 2012's 12 Bit Blues