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Kooley High - Kooley Is High
Artist: Kooley High
Producer: DeLa
Album: Kooley Is High Mixtape (Presented by illroots x DJ K-Salaam
Label: M.E.C.C.A.
Though this record’s title will lead some to assume it focuses on a certain smokable substance (and it most definitely has that blissfully mellow vibe), North Carolina five-piece Kooley High‘s first Booth feature, Kooley Is High (making its online premiere here at DJBooth.net) is more of a love letter to old-school hip-hop—in particular, the jazz-influenced sounds and witty lyricism of Amityville vets De La Soul. Though the nostalgic rhymes of Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, and Rapsody offer ample opportunity to play “Spot the Classic Hip-Hop Reference,” I’ll leave that to Booth reviewers—I’ll simply say that, by combining a beat that’s a captivating listen on its own (the jazzy Stakes Is High, originally featured on producer DeLa‘s Atmosphere Airlines), with witty, thoughtful lyrics, the group’s hit upon a surefire recipe for hip-hop magic. If you agree, keep an eye out for the forthcoming Kooley Is High mixtape, presented by illroots, DJ K-Salaam, and Ace Jones.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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i was totally expecting something fast. so i was a lil thrown off, but its cool,
sounds kinda 90-ish. its coo tho |
| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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Nice jazzy production and the instruments sound decent. I just dont feel his flow I dont know why but cant really give this a second listen
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8293 |
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This Beat is really nice and smooth. I can just ride with the windows low and burn one to this! Its just so smooooooth...And they know how to flow on this beat for sure! I am feeling the Premier type chorus to the beat. This is something different; and I like it! Even the chick is rockin' nice! Nothing really crazy hot here, but they really did their thing on a super smooth track! BANGER STATUS!!!
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2130 |
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My gosh...this goes illy. The 90s vibe is mad illy. I'm a fiend for the Jazzy beat. Kooley is fresh. The chick is refreshingly illy too. I love how both her and the guy on the first verse referenced Nas. This made me smile. :) Hip Hop Lives. :)
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
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Petey Pablo, who? North Carolina - stand up.
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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nice! beats r jus too old, that spit ws real slick!! n it deserves better beats, nice tho! peace!...
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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ehh this track aint nothin great, i mean it got a little smoothness to it, but there is somethin in the beat that doesnt fit, im wantin to say the piano just ruins it, and the lyrics aint nothin special, they sound like a re-run old school group, i could just pop in some official old school rather then hear people try to imitate that sound. but the girl on the second verse killed it, hands down lol outdid everyone and really brought that feel to the track
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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Not a classic by any means but nonetheless refreshing. Definitely diggin the beat and the flow to match. Kooley High might have something if they keep this up. I guess we'll have to wait and see...
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
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I can dig the beat but it doesn't grow on me enough to give it a 4... Smoooooooooooooooooth
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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What up DJ Booth!
Diggin the whole jazzy 90's vibe, definetly cruising music, very chill! |
| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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sounds really cool!! it makes me think back to old memories!
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2009 |
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really feelin the smooth production. can throw this one in the rotation.
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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oo this was real nice
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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I have to say that I am a HUGE fan of the Native Tongues Posse, and De La Soul is one of my favorite rap acts of all time. So, I obviously loved the vibe and homage paid on this track. All of the scratching mixed with numerous samples and a little bit of the wordplay on here is reminiscent of 3 Feet High...
The production, with that piano and all the other samples is beautiful, for real. I liked the flow on all of the verses and the lyrics were nice. This was a nice song paying homage to the greats, now I'm interested to see what Kooley High can do to make a name for themselves... |
| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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I gotta give this is a 5 because it brought me back to hip hop's golden era. Kooley kinda reminds me of Digable Planets on the mic, with beats you would expect from an 90's premier. CLASSIC
I almost slept on this!!!! Cant wait for more.
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Production is great,this is one of those rare cases when a repeating sound is not annoying, but instead mesmerizing..... Tight verses from everyone... especially lady ... I hope to see more work from these Kats in the future...
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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i was sold on the piano solo in the beginning and was never let down, love to see artist depart from the mainstream trends and lay down a chillax track. has a Blu and Exile feel to it. if you hear this and dont start boppin something wrong with you
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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its aight,nothin to brag about..in fact,prolly listen to this a couple more times,and then history
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 38 |
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Lyrically gifted MCs and dope ass production. Seen them recently at 2 shows and they are a breath of fresh air in this game!!
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863 |
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He kicks knowledge.
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| Posted on Oct 17, 2012 |
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