Draft:Dr Koul

Michael Jad Azkoul, better known by his stage name Dr Koul, is a rapper based in Geneva, Switzerland. He has released 2 solo albums and a number of singles and collaborative projects. He is also known as part of the Captains of the Imagination rap group.

As well as being a studio and performance artist, Dr Koul is an active member of Geneva's Hip Hop culture scene.

Personal life
Dr Koul is the son of classical guitarist Jad Azkoul and grandson of Lebanese diplomat and philosopher Karim Azkoul. Alongside being a rapper, Azkoul is a massage therapist and Systema martial arts instructor.

Caribana Festival
As part of Captains of the Imagination, Dr Koul performed at the illustrious Caribana Festival in 2023, promoting the release of their Vibernum EP.

Cully Jazz
Jazz drummer Alberto Malo invited Dr Koul and Evita Koné to perform with him, replacing UK rapper NoLay, on the main stage of the Cully Jazz festival in 2021.

End of the Weak
Dr Koul participated in the 2017 edition of the international freestyle MC competition End of the Weak in the eliminatory rounds for the UK. He was celebrated as "clear winner" of the first round of his participation, allowing him to participate in the UK finals.

PLURAL+
As part of the Plural+ 18-25 category video competition, Dr Koul won the Plural+ CHINH India Award for his social change rap video with fellow MC Branko, "Hit the Road, Jack" on the issue of migration.

Captains of the Imagination
Dr Koul is most known as part of the group Captains of the Imagination alongside fellow Geneva-based rappers Evita Koné and Imagine.

Le Sarcophage
In 2023, Dr Koul was a featured guest on Le Sarcophage, a project by Geneva rapper-producer Mans1 compiling of some of the city's most emblematic rap artists and important contributors to the local scene.

ConCERNed
In 2017, Dr Koul appeared on London rapper ConSensus's album, ConCERNed. Dr Koul was "central" to introducing ConSensus to the scientists at CERN, Switzerland, leading to the birth of this album.