Kool Kat Records

Kool Kat Records is a Finnish independent record label. According to its official website, the label operates as a vinyl-focused imprint and handles both retail and wholesale orders directly, as well as through the marketplace Discogs; for customers in the United States and Canada, orders can also be placed via the distributor Fat Beats. The label's public profile is closely tied to hip-hop, particularly the classic East Coast and Canadian-American rap tradition. A prominent example of its output is the January 2026 vinyl album POP-N-KIM (Legends Don't Die) by Mikey D, a member of the legendary Canadian-American rap group Main Source. The album was announced on the label's homepage on 30 December 2025, with a limited-edition red vinyl first pressing. Its tracklist features contributions from well-known long-time emcees, most notably DMC of Run-DMC, and production by a roster of hip-hop producers including Jake The Break, Lot Pacosso, DR. Butcher, Amadeus 360 Beat King, Bumpy Knuckles, Fantom Of The Beat, King Of The Beats, C4, Herb Middleton, Jay King, Barz Over Politics, K Cut of Main Source, and a remix by Flam, Moo Latte, Janne K, and Kool Ski. The label's website notes that Mikey D, originally from New York, chose to bring his project to Europe because he was dissatisfied with the current state of hip-hop in his home country. This positioning suggests Kool Kat Records serves as a European home for veteran American hip-hop artists seeking a vinyl-first release strategy. The label's catalog and operations are small-scale and independent, with no publicly known parent company or corporate group. Its primary commercial channels are its own web store, Discogs, and Fat Beats for North American customers.

Kool Kat Records is a Finnish record label. Its official website presents it as an active independent label with a focus on vinyl releases, particularly within hip-hop. The label's homepage serves as its primary news and commerce hub, offering direct retail and wholesale ordering as well as sales through Discogs. For customers in the United States and Canada, the label also directs orders to Fat Beats, a well-known hip-hop distributor and retailer. The label's most detailed public activity centers on the January 2026 release of POP-N-KIM (Legends Don't Die) by Mikey D, a member of the legendary Canadian-American rap group Main Source. Announced on 30 December 2025, the album is a limited edition red vinyl pressing. Its tracklist includes collaborations with DMC of Run-DMC and production from a wide range of hip-hop producers, including Jake The Break, Lot Pacosso, DR. Butcher, Amadeus 360 Beat King, Bumpy Knuckles, Fantom Of The Beat, King Of The Beats, C4, Herb Middleton, Jay King, Barz Over Politics, K Cut of Main Source, and a remix by Flam, Moo Latte, Janne K, and Kool Ski. The label's website notes that Mikey D, originally from New York, chose to bring his project to Europe due to dissatisfaction with the current state of hip-hop in his home country. Beyond this release, the label's history, founding date, and ownership are not publicly detailed in the available evidence. It operates as a small independent imprint without a known parent company or corporate group. Its catalog appears to be built around vinyl-first hip-hop projects by veteran artists, positioning it as a European home for classic East Coast and Canadian-American rap. The label's direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels, combined with partnerships with Discogs and Fat Beats, suggest a niche but internationally oriented distribution strategy.

• Kool Kat Records announces Mikey D's album POP-N-KIM (Legends Don't Die) for January 2026 release on limited edition red vinyl.

Independent Finnish vinyl label focused on classic hip-hop, serving as a European outlet for veteran American artists.

• Mikey D – POP-N-KIM (Legends Don't Die)

1. 1Kool Kat Records official websitekoolkatrecords.fi
2. 2Kool Kat Records on Wikidatawikidata.org