Is there anyone out there...?

Last month Mr. Fresco mentioned an upcoming mash-up album with Maroon 5 and many hip-hop mainstays, and an anticipated remix of Harder to Breathe by The Cool Kids.

Well, here it is.

I can dig it.

Asher Roth x The Cool Kids Freestyle

Asher Roth x The Cool Kids Freestyle @ Sk8tique from Sickamore on Vimeo.

Asher Paul Roth wildin' out with Mikey and Chuck Inglish pre the launching of producer Don Dannon and Stevie William's (DGK stand up!) Sk8tique in Atlanta this past Friday.
And by the way...


Asher Roth is NOT Dead.

Cool Kids Getting Love... It's About Damn Time

Here's Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish doing it big on Jimmy Kemmel Live. The dudes' are performing What It Iz. When Fish Ride Bicycles out later this year. Hey Jimmy, when are you putting Wale on?

Fresh From The Bake Sale

I've been out of town the last couple of days, hence the lack of posts this week. The music to anticipate this week was definitely The Bake Sale by The Cool Kids. For the most part, it was identical to their Totally Flossed Out EP, except for three new tracks. If you never got T.F.O., Bake Sale is worth the money. But for those of you that already have the previous EP, just get the new tracks and wait for the duo's studio album, When Fish Ride Bicycles, to drop later this fall. But what about those new tracks? Lucky for you those songs are all over the Internet. If you haven't gotten them yet on the hundreds of blogs that they're floating around on, you can get them below.

What Up Man

Jingling

Basement Party (AKA Miami Beach)

Mickey Factz + Cool Kids

Here's a video featuring two of my favorite up-and-comers in Rockin N Rollin. The duo has shown a lot of promise thus far, but this song is a case of style over substance. The beat is good and even involves an accordion. I have no complaints as far as the production goes, but the song is lacking lyrically. There wasn't one line that stood out to me, and I was only listening to the video. Usually I double task by listening and reading something at the same time, but I didn't this time and I was left slightly disappointed. That doesn't mean there wasn't a memorable verse in there, maybe I missed it. If you find a line you like that you think I missed, let me know.

Albums to look for in '08- Part 1

Its a new year which means its time to get introduced to some new faces and bring back some old ones. This year has no shortage of sick albums, especially this month. So, without further ado, i present to you the best albums to look forward to in 2008.

Don't Sleep on:
The Bake Sale by The Cool Kids- If you havent heard the Totally Flossed Out EP, you dont know what your missing. Forget the best new duo in hip-hop, The Cool Kids are the best duo in music, period. The album is rumored to drop late this month, but I havent heard anything official, so im not making any promises. You can get the EP here.
And here is the video for Black Mags:

I'll be Lightning by Liam Finn- This New Zealand folk rocker is, well, a little different. He forms a one man band and his album has gotten noticed internationally. His album drops stateside this month. Its like ish for the 60's.

Santogold- I dont know the official title of Santogold's debut album, but if you like her good friend, M.I.A., you will be satisfied when it drops this spring. Her sound is very similar to her friend and she has performed with Spank Rock and Mark Ronson asked her to help write a song on Lily Allen's previous work. For a little sample, here is L.E.S. Artistes.

Oracle Spectacular by MGMT- This electronic rock group (pronounced Management) is great if you're into electronica. It took me a long time to get into it but I can honestly say I like it. Its a change of pace and the album comes out this month. Its already available on iTunes so if you instantly fall in love with it, which I doubt you will, you can get it there. Here they are live:

Made of Bricks by Kate Nash- Despite her efforts to distinguish herself, Nash is really another version of Lily Allen. Im not saying thats a bad thing because Allen's Alright, Still was one of my favorite albums of 2006. Made of Bricks is set to be released later this month.

Love the Future by Chester French- These dudes are crazy. They recently graduated from Harvard and were signed by Pharrell's Star Trak label. They sound unlike anything you've heard in hip-hop. Actually, I would not classify them as hip-hop despite their record label. Check out their single, She Loves Everybody here. It was played on the ending credits of Entourage so you know its hot.

Roof top like i'm bringin' 88 back...

For those of you not up on your music game(or for those who have been living under a rock), go get yourself a breath of fresh air and listen to the next big thing(s) outta the Chi. If they don't make you keep on pedalin', I don't know what will.

*"Black Mags" is now available on iTunes and Amazon.