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The Cool Kids - Champions

The Cool Kids
Artist:The Cool Kids
Title:Champions
Producer: Chuck Inglish & Don Cannon
Album:Don Cannon Presents: Gone Fishing Mixtape
Label:Green Label Sound
Twitter:@thecoolkids
Website:The Cool Kids's Website

Average Rating:   32121   3.2
Total Ratings:       33

After two years and plenty of buzz built among the “new old school” crowd, The Cool Kids are finally ready to drop their official debut album, When Fish Ride Bicycles (due out in late summer).  On the official prelude, the Chicago duo have teamed up with producer/mixtape DJ Don Cannon to let the industry know that they’ve Gone Fishing and won’t hang up their lines till they’ve caught a lunker!  With a unique style sure to earn them more respect (not to mention finer ladies) than their mainstream peers, the twosome are clearly musical Champions in the making.  The steeze they showcase here is accompanied by a split-beat; during the verses, Chuck Inglish‘s percussion dominates, while the hook is backed by Cannon’s piano loop/synth boardwork.  If you think this record’s a nice catch, hook yourself up with a copy of Gone Fishing, available for download at the duo’s website on Monday.


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Pasina
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Pasina
Total Ratings: 155
Rating:  32121
I like this! But it seems like the Cool Kids rap the same on every song?


Posted on May 03, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
The Cool Kids are a hit or miss duo with most Booth heads. Either people LOVE their work or don't think much of it. For the most part, nothing should change with CHAMPIONS. I like the duo, so I say keep up the good work.

Shouts to Don Cannon on the production tip. I spoke with him when he was in the Chi doing this joint and he was hella excited about it. I can understand why.
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Posted on May 03, 2009    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  21321
I'm with Pasina a little bit on this - The Cool Kids have been in the limelight for about a year now, and I always said that I feared their time would come to an end with that same style.

I still like the songs, but they don't really excite me anymore or give me the thrill they used to. This is a typic CK track, and I'm lowering it to a 2 because it's missing the WOW factor.


Posted on May 03, 2009    

Jewelz
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Total Ratings: 104
Rating:  32121
Cool Kids got that flavor man. I really woulda gave it a 3.5 but I'll give a 3 cuz it's def rotation


Posted on May 03, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  32121
its been a mind since they dropped. i was waitin lol.
same cool flow. beat good too. but its missing a spark that i wish was here. somethin 2 get me hype or make my head knock.


Posted on May 03, 2009    

Brooklyn Savage
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Brooklyn Savage
Total Ratings: 174
Rating:  43211
Bedstuy on the check in, gotta give my dudes a 4. Chi cats got that flavor!


Posted on May 03, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2133
Rating:  32121
I actually felt this was a step towards a more versatile C.K. I liked the track, but I agree...I want them to come with something even better than this. If they are left field, they should go even lefter...(yeah, I know that's not a word, but whatev)

Yeah, I just said "whatev". I must have been watching too much Zoey 101


Posted on May 03, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  21321
kinda dull, not to exciting. i agree its definitley missing the WOW factor.


Posted on May 03, 2009    

J Worthy
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J Worthy
Total Ratings: 334
Rating:  43211
Been waiting for some new Cool Kids, Can't wait for tomorrow =]


Posted on May 03, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  43211
This is ill!! Big props on Don Cannon with the beat because it is perfect for The Cool Kids. The lyrics keep you interesting and the hook is catchy and creative. Banger!


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
Cool Kids drop some decent verses on a beat that’s nice match for their style & lyrical taste ... dis could've been a bit more appealing had the beat stayed upbeat throughout the entire song ...


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1177
Rating:  43211
Im a fan of The Cool Kids, but this isnt the best track ive heard from them. The beat definitely suits their style
3.5


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Menilik - MHD
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Menilik - MHD
Total Ratings: 393
Rating:  32121
i lyk this song!!! bit id agree wiv mai aussie cuzen 3.5 i will round dwn to even it out :p


Posted on May 04, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
Rating:  43211
<---
Guess who loves The Cool Kids


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Royalty Of NY
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Royalty Of NY
Total Ratings: 314
Rating:  21321
I'm a ridah when it comes to Cannon and his production, but to be honest like DJ Z said, TCK are eighter a hit or miss with some people and i'm sorry to say they're just not my cup of tea, and its not just this joint...since ive been seeing them featured on this great site (what up DJ Booth and all my peoples) ive been youtube-ing them and i just cant get into these dudes...so it would be unfair for me to rate it, but i'ma drop it on ya'll anyway...2 stars


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  32121
Nice to see the Cool Kids finally back at it. This isn't a Banger from them, but I know they'll have more hottness when thier debut album drops. IDK Chuck said he's on some Dre ish, so we'll see. Chucks percussion sounds best wit that tight piano loop over top.


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Productof96
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Productof96
Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  21321
Cant lie, I been sleepin on cool kids, and this track just reminds me exactly why. I dont hate it but its def not going in rotation. The production I can kinda get with though, but they always bare minimum maybe even less in they flows. just my opinion


Posted on May 04, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  21321
this son@ was ok. Not bad


Posted on May 04, 2009    

MakavelliThaDon
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MakavelliThaDon
Total Ratings: 197
Rating:  43211
this song is cool. Beat is hot and chorus and lyrics were above average. Cant wait to hear more from the Cool Kids


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  32121
don cannon did a good job wit da beat. im a fan of the cool kids , likin the flow on this track


Posted on May 04, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  43211
I wouldn't mind if Cannon produced their entire album: they really need some energy to come from the beat, so that heat during the chorus is very nice contrasting the verses!

I love Cool Kids (and any rapper who engages his brain before start rapping, for that matter), but they really need to think about ways to deliver their lyrics (which are nice) with MORE DYNAMIC and EXPRESSIVE flows.
You can't sound the same forever and for every different emotion.


Posted on May 04, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  32121
I love their midwest roots but I am little spacey durin the song, I dont think I would remember it if I didnt play through it a few times, production is nice though


Posted on May 04, 2009    

DJ Dream
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DJ Dream
Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  32121
I think the track is hott, but from doing my homework on them in the booth... They could have come harder on this one.


Posted on May 04, 2009    

ToinKs
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ToinKs
Total Ratings: 68
Rating:  32121
Intro is good... Chorus is good... I luv tha way they spit.... In rotation.... d8)


Posted on May 05, 2009    

Z1GGY
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Z1GGY
Total Ratings: 59
Rating:  43211
been a fan since they came out lovin them still beat is perfect with the flow


Posted on May 05, 2009    

pelleqelz
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Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  43211
better than that luda joint ft busta and willie da kid. mane i aint fu@k*n wit yall ass whipes


Posted on May 05, 2009    

Smokeup(:
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Total Ratings: 51
Rating:  21321
the beat is about the only thingg i can vibee , its okay.


Posted on May 05, 2009    

J.$mith
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Total Ratings: 14
Rating:  43211
cool kids are the ish. alllll they beats hot. ima tru fan of them. they new wit a lil bit a old school.. plz don sleep one em yall. jus look em up . an then rate them. this a banger.


Posted on May 06, 2009    

WayyNorth
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WayyNorth
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
Word to Chuck Inglish


Posted on May 06, 2009    

malice
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  32121
I like the lyrics, would of been a banger if i felt the enthusiasm in their voices.


Posted on May 22, 2009    

Revolutional320
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Revolutional320
Total Ratings: 10
Rating:  43211
Don Cannon. What can I say!


Posted on May 22, 2009    

Ja'leel
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  54321
The Cool Kids iz wats gud dis dayz


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

Domino1732
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Domino1732
Total Ratings: 32
Rating:  21321
This aight.


Posted on Dec 04, 2009    

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