Darren Kandler, also known as Klashnekoff (pronounced K-Lash-Nek-Off), is a British rapper from Hackney, London. He was the founding member of the Terra Firma Crew.
His debut album The Sagas Of..., includes the singles "Murda", "Zero", "All I Got" and "Black Rose'". His latest album, Lionheart: Tussle with the Beast, was released on 26 February, 2007.
Kalshnekoff claims inspiration from a variety of rap artists from both the UK and the US, as well major reggae and dancehall artists from the Carriebean. Klasnekoff is one of the most recognizable artists in the U.K. hip-hop or Grime scene. He was nominated for the 2007 BET award for best U.K. Hip-Hop artist, alongside Kano(winner), JME, Lethal B, Wiley, and Dizzee Rascal.