Michael Jad "<strong>Dr Koul</strong>" Azkoul makes art that exists on the intersections of rap, instrumental composition, filmmaking &amp; live performance.
<p align="center"><em>"Peace it together."</em></p>
Influenced by a variety of movements from Jazz to Punk, artists like Marlon Brando, Bob Marley or Afrika Bambaataa and thinkers such as Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ekhart Tolle and Khalil Gibran, <strong>Dr Koul</strong> reconciles and transforms these sources through the lens of Hip Hop culture. He is interested in issues ranging from his own existential struggles, multi-culturalism, and his political and philosophical ideals, notably concerning peaceful change in society, the power of the individual, and an ethic of love wherever possible. <strong>Dr Koul</strong> is interested in ideas of activism and politics and sees his art and all of Hip Hop culture as a vehicle to improve the state of these urgent and fundamental issues.
<p align="center"><em>"</em><em>Don't get too used to being unhappy, or else you may fail to recognise joy."</em></p>
<strong>Dr Koul</strong>, artist and urban philosopher, is the co-founder of <strong>world Wide connects </strong>the International Movement for True Hip Hop which, mainly through networking and event management, aims to unite and expand the underground networks of Hip Hop culture worldwide, thereby supporting and encouraging underprivileged artists and their respectful communities while  introducing them to wider global audiences and contexts.
<p align="center"><em>"I say </em>do<em> mix business with pleasure. After all, you must be equally honest &amp; responsible in both."</em></p>
He has been grooming his various art-forms (focusing principally on rap) since the age of 16, most recently studying for a BA in Art, Performance &amp; Digital media at Kingston University that will leave him further prepared for the continuation of his art practice and activism.
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><em>"</em><em>My brain is not a slave to my emotions, My emotions are not under the control of my brain... but my brain &amp;</em><em> emotions are advisors to my SOUL"</em></p>
Whether recording or performing live, on the internet, in a gallery, at home or in the street, <strong>Dr Koul</strong> is sure to bring something genuine &amp; refreshing to the table.

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