Biography
Top Tchookko (also credited as Top Tchooko; real name Patrick Robinson, a.k.a. Patrick Robinson Lobo) is a Haitian rapper associated with the Carrefour collective Original Rap Staff (O.R.S.). Active since the mid-1990s, he is noted for rapid-fire Kreyòl delivery (“rap vitès”) and appearances on O.R.S.’s early catalog, including the album “Kè Pòpòz” (1996). He appears on credited tracks such as “Tout Moun Sou Blòf” and “Rap Mwen Lou,” and later collaborations with Posse X and other peers in the Haitian rap scene.
Major releases:
– “Kè Pòpòz” (1996, Original Rap Staff — group album): select tracks credited to Top Tchookko/Top Tchooko, including “Tout Moun Sou Blòf,” “Rap Mwen Lou,” “Ou Se Ayiti (Se Pou Ou M’ap Mouri),” and “Jou Sa.”
– “Sexy” (2012) — Original Rap Staff & Posse X feat. Top Tchookko.
– “One Two Three” (2012) — Original Rap Staff & Posse X feat. Top Tchookko.
– “Deep Andanm’” — Original Rap Staff, Top Tchookko, Channel B, Sabine Francoeur, Posse X.
– “Mal Pike” — Dobel, Top Tchookko, Zaktouch.
– “Mwen Ret Mwen” — solo single (online release).
Popular songs:
Tout Moun Sou Blòf; Rap Mwen Lou; Deep Andanm’; Sexy; One Two Three; Mal Pike; Mwen Ret Mwen.
Themes:
Street realism; social observation; technical showmanship (speed-rap); community and resilience.
Known for:
Rapid-fire Kreyòl flow (“rap vitès”); membership in Original Rap Staff; credited verses on “Kè Pòpòz” era tracks.
Alias / Slogan:
Stage name: “Top Tchookko” (also “Top Tchooko” in credits). Birth name: Patrick Robinson (Patrick Robinson Lobo).
Collaborations:
Original Rap Staff; Posse X; Channel B; Sabine Francoeur; Dobel; Zaktouch.
Awards:
No major public awards documented as of 2025.
Discography
(2012)
(2012)
Kè Pòpòz ()
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Lyrics by Top Tchookko