Mooki (singer)
Mooki מוקי | |
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Mooki during a performance in Beer Sheva, March 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Neyburger |
| Born | March 2, 1975 |
| Origin | Rishon LeZion, Israel |
| Genres | Hip hop, reggae, punk rock, alternative rock, gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | NMC Music, Shabak Music |
Danny Niv (Hebrew: דני ניב; born March 2, 1975, in Rishon LeZion, Israel), better known as Mooki (Hebrew: מוקי) is an Israeli singer and rapper, best known as the frontman for the Israeli hip hop/punk act Shabak Samech between 1992 and 2000, and again since 2007. He is also a successful solo artist. In Shabak Samech, he was also known by the nickname Mookie D, given him due to the resemblance of his voice to the voice of Mike D of the Beastie Boys.