Born on the 3rd of July 1982 in Accra, Ghana, Kobi moved to england at the tender age of 1. At the age of 7 he relocated with his family to Ghana. During his early years he drew musical inspiration from the likes of Lord of the Underground, Naughty by nature, Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre & Kris Kross. Till this day he says these groups influenced him with their musical style, image, lyrical content & beats. His other musical influences are Notorius B.I.G, Kanye West & Jay-z.