“They was doin work, I was sleep @ my desk
Yes, how many zzz’s can he catch
Dressed, like he was ready for recess
Yes, the same Jordans and the Starter
That I had when I was five
Got’em back in my size…”
We’ve listened ad nasuem to all the talking heads try to attach labels to The Cool Kids and describing their music as a mock attempt @ bringin’ ’88 back, etc.
I think it’s safe to say that Mikey & Chuck are officially in their zone. Whether we as listeners choose to join them is a matter left up to us.
From the first track, “Oscar The Grouch” and throughout this tape, there’s a heavy sound & musical influences like Sir Mix-A-Lot, Run DMC, Too Short, The Beasties and Eric B. & Rakim. It is a bass heavy, 808 sound that is highly reminiscent of the late 80′s. Considering that most of these names mentioned created quality music in their own heyday, it makes sense that TCK would draw inspiration from them. But what’s greater is the fact that, in this time of Vocoder obsession & maxed out remixes, isn’t it good that somebody remembered Kid Sensation, Mix-A-Lot’s Swass & “Rock Box” and thought enough to allow those influences shine through in their music? The same things that made those types “good” to listen to then are same things that make TCK “good” now — there’s no complexity, no conjured up images or agendas. It’s just entertaining, trunk-friendly beats topped with “this is my daily operation” content within the lyrics.
I said it the other day – I still involuntarily cue up The Bake Sale EP on my daily drive on at least four out of the seven days of the week. At this point, it looks as if I’ll be extending my “TCK” iPod playlist to include That’s Stupid! And I’ll listen knowing that there’s verbal irony leaking from the mixtape’s title.
The Cool Kids That’s Stupid! Mixtape (Hosted by LA’s Power 106′s Mondo Fresh)
Free Download with special instructions from the group posted on their Myspace blog…
“1. Play this in your car first!
2. Don’t skip.. it’s only 25 minutes.. (shit is Epic)”
For more info, visit http://coolxkids.com and www.myspace.com/thecoolkids.
Previously Posted — The Cool Kids – “Dinner Time” | TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With The Cool Kids
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Tried listening to these cats again n again n again but never found a track that I thoroughly enjoyed. Not sure if their sound is a mock attempt at bringin 88 back. I think its just them being them. Glad others enjoy it but I know nothing about them interests me.
you’re entitled to your opinion nina, but damn…
“homey and i know wool,
so if you try, to put it over my eyes pull,
i wont have it, i learned that in driving school”
d-d-dope. haha.
im wit Nina.
can somebody please upload Jean Grae ‘bootleg of the bootleg’
That’d be great
Peace
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The ball that Barry Bonds launched for his record-breaking 756th home run won’t land in the Hall of Fame.
The Hall announced Tuesday that talks with fashion designer Marc Ecko, who bought the souvenir for more than $750,000 last September, had “unfortunately reached an impasse.”
“The owner’s previous commitment to unconditionally donate the baseball has changed to a loan. As a result, the Hall of Fame will not be able to accept the baseball,” the Hall said.
R.I.P. Status Ain’t Hood…
http://www.zshare.net/audio/1452495732c070b1/
^^^^
another new nas joint of the untitled album…
nas – breathe
gotty…u know i’m mos definitely d/l this. tck are doing work….
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/statusainthood/archives/2008/06/status_aint_hoo_71.php
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peace yall !
slowly getting into the cool kids.
First “comments” battle, two songs
two styles but from the same coast !
the king of compton/chart versus tha king of ndrgrnd rapper/star status (for the futur)
The Game…………Crooked.i
big dreams VS dream big
…thxpeace,
TeLL why!?ya opiNioNs
Looking forward to bumping this one in the car…
@ Bob
Thanks for that NaS joint.
Sounds like his style from the I Am… album.
It’s aiight…. I’ll have to listen a few more times.
That “Dinner Time” track is crazy!!! If you can’t feel the Cool Kids you need to loosen up a bit, it’s just fun music to vibe to. I’m bangin’ this in the veeks (veeks = vehicle. Toronto slang y’all!!!) ASAP.
Listened to this on my way to Best Buy and it knocks for the most part. If you weren’t feeling them initially though, nothing new here, same ol’ Cool Kids.