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Legendary West Coast artist Kokane honors the traditions of Motown and Chess Records by mentoring emerging talent Skitso, bridging the past and future of music. A Legacy Rooted in Musical Heritage Kokane – Bud E Boy Music – Press Photo Kokane, born Jerry B. Long, has long been a cornerstone of West Coast Funk and Hip Hop. With a career spanning decades, his influence on the genre is unmistakable, blending funk, early R&B, and Hip Hop into a sound uniquely his own. As the son of a Motown insider, Kokane’s upbringing was steeped in the traditions of iconic labels like…