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Bake Sale

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Oh man when I first heard "Black Mags" I was on a Cool Kids hunt. Everything I heard from these cats was ridiculous so of course I had to grab "The Bake Sale". To start it off, no beats do not make a great album but they darn sure help to get you there. "The Bake Sale" had awesome production, heavy bass and they don't use your ordinary beat structure. Their beat production is darn near hard to describe but they are ill.

Lyrically these dudes are nice but this is where they get a star dropped. No doubt are they sick lyricist and I am loving these Chicago cats from my favorite Kanye to the legend Common and the more recent Lupe. But with the Cool Kids, they try bring it on every track and they have a nice beat flow but sometimes they end up saying things that just doesn't make sense. They need more to talk about I guess you could say but their concepts run short by the end of the album and there is only 10 tracks. Overall though, this is a heater for sure with a few minor problems but nothing to get upset about. I heard some new songs from Chuck and Mikey and they seemed to have grown a bit, that's some good news. Basically, if you heard "Black Mags" and you liked what you heard, you're curious, pick it up for sure cause it is worth it.

If these kids ever learn to write lyrics with any meaning, look out. Their beats are flat sick, sick I say! What those of us who are impressed by them fear most, I suspect, is that they'll hear so much praise for what they're doing now that they'll think they're just underexposed. In reality, it's those puerile lyrics that will hold them back more than anything else. In the rap game, the window of opportunity is just so short that they'll need to grow up quickly. If they don't, their beats will get knocked off by someone with something to say. What is strange, though, is that the kids can rhyme well. They just don't seem to have anything interesting to say.

See what the internet can do?

Cool Kids inital EP release is a breath of creativity. With pop princesses and sound alike bands taking over music these days, it's nice to find a group that sets themselves apart. The timing of creativity couldn't be better.

Overall, "Bake Sale" is masterfully written rhymes put together with some nicely creative beats - all in a retro-style hip-hop package. "Black Mags" has been out for some time and the accompanying music video made the listener curious as to exactly where this duo may be heading. The rest of the album falls in line. Every song is unique and no "fillers" added. The 10 song EP is just what an album should be.

If you get a chance to explore some popular video sharing sites, check out some of the things these guys have done. The "everything sucks" rant about today's music is dead on. Also check out some of the freestyle EP's that are floating around. They won't disappoint.

"Bake Sale" - a refreshing listen in an overall stale music world.

Gotta give these guys some props ... not much new underground stuff comin out that really tickles the fancy but these dudes are doin it.


From booty bass lines.... to old school kicks ...clever/silly lyrics..... to beats that stick

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This is excellent old school style hip hop. I just wish the songs were longer. More More

If you loved the Beastie Boys, you'll love this! Lyrics are funny, NOT explicit. A real throwback to the eighties. Loved it!

Saw them first live, and after experiencing an awesome show, I had to have their tracks. They really were cool kids. Ended up bringing some fans on stage to dance- Chuck actually let one of the kids in the audience sing his part with Mikey. They're good guys and their music is a straight party. If you can't get your head bobbing to at least half of their tracks, there's something wrong with you!

This CD is classic late 80's hip hop with a new feel. This duo is soooo slept on. People wake tha Eff up. I love real hip hop and this piece is a throwback to the Eric B & LL when they first came out. If u are a hip hop head this is a must add to ur collection.

Pop this CD in and you will almost think you are listening to an old school album from way back.

This album is very well written and the beats are great. Some good bass for rattling your car. It is good to hear an album that does not cater to the mainstream of pop crap today.

These guys are great. It remains to be seen if this is fluke but I like what I hear so far. They managed to capture the 88 sound to a T! Hints of Gucci Crew, MC Ade and even Dynamix II are here.

They give props to the Beasties at one point too.

Standout tracks:
- Mikey Rocks
- Black Mags

The way they rap over the semi-screwed 808s is terrific. Blast this in your ride or thump the walls in the house, this album is going to catch you nodding.