Janelle Monae and The Cool Kids

I don't like to advertise music that much. In some ways, it is sometimes good that you're the only person who likes the music you like. When it comes to music, for the most part, people can't appreciate sh*t. And I'm sure that's how classical-music-lovers feel about me. But sometimes I like the world to know. I want some people to understand what my arbitrary definition of good is and appreciate it for its objective truth. For the most part, I think I have my audience's musical pulse down.

Well anyways, I got new people to add:



Janelle Monae - Metropolis: Suite I of IV "The Chase"

I know I've covered her before, but she didn't have an album out when I covered her. She just released a concept album called Metropolis, that's divided into 4 parts. Her management team made the decision that people don't listen to whole albums anymore, they just pick the songs they like. Instead of releasing one huge album, she's releasing 4 mini-albums. That way, she doesn't make 20 songs that only capture her at one stage of her life. Instead, she makes 4 albums with 5 songs each and spreads out the release dates. By doing this, she can make more recent music each time she releases and the anticipation bubbles while you wait for each gem. What's good about this album? Have you ever heard of a 5 song album and think it was good? I didn't think I could either until I heard this one. And it works, you get all you need and yet you crave for more. If this particular album art doesn't intrigue you, then it's probably not for you.

The Cool Kids - Totally Flossed Out EP



Their fashion sense is the same as their rapping style: do it to be creative instead of trying to act cool. And you can tell because the music speaks for itself. Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish are the duo that make up The Cool Kids. What's dope is that the name fits. You can tell they have fun when they rap. And it's honest all around. For example, on one of their songs "A Little Bit Cooler" they talk about getting knocked for being the first ones to dress throwback 80's and then everyone started joining the 80's fashion bandwagon when the water was warm enough to jump in. I wouldn't necessarily dress 80's, but goddamn I can appreciate the situation. But they say ascots are coming back this season.