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Ashok Kondabolu | |
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 Kondabolu inside the former East Village Radio studio in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Dapwell |
| Born | April 5, 1985 |
| Origin | Queens, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comedian |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
Ashok Kumar Kondabolu (born 1985), also known by his stage name Dapwell, or Dap, is an American Internet personality, actor, and writer from Queens, New York City. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, Kondabolu was first known for being a member of and hype man for the influential New York-based rap group Das Racist. Kondabolu announced that he will eventually release his own solo material.[1] He is the younger brother of comedian Hari Kondabolu, with whom he conducts the semi-regular live show Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Project as well as the Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast. Kondabolu created and starred in the NYC-centered variety show Hey, How Ya Doin? which aired on BRIC in 2018.
Rolling Stone India described Ashok as "New York’s stock Joe Gould-like character injected with the creative adrenaline of gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson and the uncouth coarseness of writer Charles Bukowski."[2] With the breakup of Das Racist in December 2012, Kondabolu stated that he would be focusing his attention on his television and radio show, co-created with Despot, called Chillin' Island.[3]
The first season of Chillin Island, starring Kondabolu, along with Despot, and Lakutis, premiered on HBO and HBO Max December 17, 2021.[4]
Discography
With Das Racist
- Shut Up, Dude (2010)
- Sit Down, Man (2010)
- Relax (2011)
See also
References
- ^ David Bevan (September 19, 2011). "Das Racist Shenanigans/Treats Abound". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- ^ Neha Sharma (April 20, 2012). "The Small Town South Indian Boys Of New York". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ Beverly Bryan (December 5, 2012). "Is There Life After Das Racist? Relax, Dapwell Says, Yes, There Is". MTV Iggy. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ White, Peter (2021-12-10). "'Chillin Island': HBO Sets Rap Nature Reality Series From Josh Safdie". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
External links
- Kondabolu's website
- Chillin Island website
- Hey, How Ya Doin? website
- Untitled Kondabolu Brothers website
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