Gonzales: Biography

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Birth Name:

Sasha Baron Cohen

Genres:

Electronic & Dance Music, Trip Hop Music, Club Dance Music, Dance Pop Music

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Kooky Canadian Gonzales (also known as "Chilly Gonzales") is a mixed bag of MC meets keyboarding-producer meets singer. Though born to the maple leaf, the Kitty-Yo label artist resides in Europe, mainly in Germany. At a young age Gonzales was introduced to the piano by his parents and over-achieving brother. Using the instrument as an avenue of self-expression, he quickly advanced into the production realm. Through his Hollywood-based older brother, Gonzales has done music for soundtracks under various aliases. Known for his often comical live shows, complete with MCing, Gonzales branched off to singing with labelmate Peaches in 2000 for the single "Red Leather." His debut full-length, 2000's Gonzales Uber Alles, was followed later that year by The Entertainist. Touring and collaborating with Peaches brought both artists more noteriety, with the press nicknaming the duo the "Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap." Gonzales stepped back into the studio in the spring of 2002 to record Presidential Suite, which featured Peaches among many other guest musicians.

- Diana Potts, All Music Guide