Self-Described "New Black version of the Beastie Boys" The Cool Kids are planning on finally dropping an official debut album titled 'When Fish Ride Bycycles.' Dropping sometime this spring, their new album will feature guest spots by Asher Roth, UGK's Bun B and Pharrell Wiliams. The new single was released the other day and it couldn't have come at a better time as Victoria was violently shoved back into winter. 'Bundle Up' is a perfect track for the chilly weather so head over to their new website Coolxkids.com and stream it right now!
But that's not all The Cool Kids are doing. Pulled Over By The Cops is a new rap super group featuring The Cool Kids, gangster rapper Freddie Gibbs, Kid Cudi affiliate Chip Tha Ripper and Bun B, featuring production by The Blended Babies. This group of up and comers will be working on the group album between their respective solo and group projects. Check out the new track 'Authority' below
Atmosphere releases the first taste off their upcoming album "The Family Sign" (april 12th) 'Just for Show' is a catchy little tune. Slug and the gang continue to pursue their newly created Hip Hop hybrid while not quiet pushing the boundaries of what they've built. As usual, I'm sure their will be some fans who will not be diggin' the new music but fan or not you have to appreciate the evolution of an underground Hip Hop group like this.
The newest member to the Rhymesayers family is Grieves. A fresh new face, ready to make his mark in the ever evolving world of Hip Hop. 'Confessions of Mr. Modest' is an EP written and recorded while touring for his major release '88 Keys and Counting'. His second effort as a Rhymesayers emcee proves he is worthy of his new position and that hes creating his own unique sound. The collabo with P.O.S 'War for the Crippled' makes Grieves sound like a long lost member of the Doomtree Crew and the remix of 'I Ate Your Soul' is worth the purchase alone. The content is based heavily on heart break and pain, mixed with some brutal honesty and touch of humour. Using mostly sample-free production from Sapient, Budo and himself, Grieves creates an organic and original sound. True to the new face of Hip Hop. Buy It!
Pitchfork catches up with Slug from Atmosphere's and talks new album 'The Family Sign' (April 12th), his autobiographical content and why he doesn't work with a ton of famous rappers. Being a huge fan, I'm eagerly awaiting the release but as Slug and the band evolve, not all fans evolve with them. So it'll be interesting to hear where they plan to go.
Atmosphere releases a new track to go along with their 'Welcome to Minnesota Tour.' A posse cut featuring Felipe Cuauhtli, Mr. Gene Poole and Prof. Download "Minnesota Nice' from Rhymesayers
