I remember watching the Cool Kids when they were an opening act awhile back and thinking this is what's missing in hip-hop. Their music reminds me of 80's rap (Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and Kid 'n Play) where it had more house party feel and the performers got more hyped than the audience. This dynamic duo consists of two mid-west boys Mickey Rocks and Chuck Inglish who are just bringing us back to the good style of the rap golden age. Every time I listen to them they keep giving us a fresh beat to bump to instead of the garbage that is on the radio today. I'm surprised that they haven't gotten more play on the radio, especially with their album "Bake Sale" that got huge props from most critics. I think that just listening to the album alone in your house will not do this duo justice... it's in their live shows where you really feel, smell, and truly vibe with their magnetic stage presence and deep bass induced raps.
I was personally bummed that I couldn't attend their show at the Showbox last night but according to reviews of the night, they tore it up. They are currently on their way to Vancouver (lucky Canadians) so if you missed the show last night and have nothing but time on your hands, I strongly suggest you make the trip. I know for sure that the next time they make a trip out here to Seattle that I won't let anything stop me from the show. Check out one of my favorite songs from their album "Bake Sale" below (this is perfect to get your strut on down the street and have the best background music ever... seriously try it... you will feel like a gangsta).
For more information about the Cool Kids, go to their site below:
Cool Kids blog and more
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