The Cool Kids Return with Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe, Celebrate That $hit!
There is so much to say about The Cool Kids, man. Without Chuck and Mikey, I really can't say what the Chicago Hip Hop scene (or much of what's been dubbed "Internet Rap") would look like. They came through and blew the roof off our city's music scene, crushing segregated rap parties and the idea that everyone simply exists to hate on each other. They ushered in a new sound, which was a lot like an old sound, and paired it up with authentically vintage clothing as well. PLUS, they showed that you can do your thing independently, using your friends and the internet to make waves.
Much like Curt Flood, who fought hard for free agency, but never got to yield that Alex Rodridguez type of contract, The Cool Kids really never got their proper due. That's what happens all too often to the pioneers and trailblazers.
With Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe though, The Cool Kids have a chance to properly execute their sound, and fans/artists/and everyone else has a chance to proper celebrate this iconic duo.
The Kids are back! Stream the new album below and fucking rejoice! And if you feel like it, revisit our 2011 interview, just after the release of When Fish Ride Bicycles.
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[Contest] Win a Pair of Tickets for Mic Terror's Fresh Prince of Darkness Release Party
On March 7th, Ruby Hornet is co-sponsoring Mic Terror's Fresh Prince of Darkness release party at the Hard Rock Cafe alongside our friends at Jugrnaut, Closed Sessions, Iridium, and OTG Management. Also on the bill are The Cool Kids, Saint Millie, Taylor Bennett, and Treated Crew, with DJ sets from MattBoyWhite, Manny Muscles, VIP J, RTC, and Million $ Mano. Advance tickets are currently on sale for $20 both online and at Jugrnaut, while tickets at the door will be $25 ($20 if you purchase a copy of Fresh Prince of Darkness). The show begins at 10pm and will be 18+.
With all of that said, I know this is gonna be one of next week's best shows to attend for all you rap fanatics, and a perfect send-off before the start of SXSW. We have a pair of tickets for one lucky Twitter follower to attend this extra stacked show. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter (@RubyHornet) and tweet us with #RHFPoD. Winners will be announced next week. You can tweet us as many times as you like, so go crazy!
Good luck.
Skooda Chose: "Loungin" featuring Mikey Rocks and Twista Video
"I'd rather listen to Guru"
Many quotables in this Skoda Choose x Cool Kids x Twista record that finally gets the full video treatment. As you can tell from the snow on the ground, this GL Joe directed video's been in the oven for a minute, oh, what a winter it was in the Windy City. Anyway, I'd been wondering what was up with our homie Skooda Chose, word is that he's readying his GMG label debut. Word up. Check the video below, and check his our Freestyle in the Park here.
spotted at Fakeshoredrive.
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The Cool Kids: Live @ Creme De La Creme SXSW
Check out some live footage sent our way via Flakez at dubFrequency. Here dF puts together the highlights from The Cool Kids' performance at the dF X RH Creme De La Creme @ SXSW. While you check out the video below, also peep our exclusive pics from the event here. Also watch for "RH On The Couch With" interview series filmed on location in the VIP area, it includes conversations with (but not limited to) Pac Div, Amanda Diva, Kidz In The Hall, and Bun B...cheers.
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