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The Retro Kidz are Fresh for '88 in '08
I don't know what I was thinking, but I didn't realize that The Retro Kidz a) were a rap group, 2) did anything other than show up for photo ops and video shoots and III) were anything more than a gimmick who happened to get a lot of press. But consider me corrected after I peeped their video for their song "New Era" over the weekend. These guys and a gal are doing way more than sporting dookie ropes, high-top fades, stonewashed denim and shell-toe Adidas. They are a troop of rapping and dancing young heads who pay their respects to the golden era of hip hop in all that they do. This can clearly be seen in the video for "New Era," which is a bright, bold retro romp and looks like something you would have seen The Mayor Chris Thomas or Donnie Simpson introducing on their respective BET video shows back in the day. I would have liked to have heard more from the crew's female emcee, 1st Lady, but perhaps she'll get a chance to shine on their other material. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go practice my Kid 'N Play Kickstep. I've gotten a little rusty in 20 years.The Retro Kidz [MySpace]
"New Era" [iTunes]
Tags: kid 'n play, the retro kidz
Comments
That was hot and just think they did it all withou cursing or threats!!That was the flow of music then man all about a straight party! Im fixin to get me some of that!
marilyn | September 9, 2008 6:13 PM | PermalinkStoney, the Cool Kids is a different group--and Black Mags is their song. I dig them moreso than this group.
Reecie | September 8, 2008 6:49 PM | PermalinkWhere's the originality?
Sharonda | September 8, 2008 5:30 PM | PermalinkAh that beat takes me back. But the clothes...oh my. Betta call my moms up and see if she's still got some of my old stuff that I put on ebay for the hipsters to fight over.
heyhey | September 8, 2008 3:04 PM | PermalinkThe song is well done, can't front on that. Cats dancing on a giant Simon Says... entertaining.
I just can't get over the irony of a song called New Era being all about retro styles.
And I guess it's fun for the youngsters to do this because they didn't actually experience it. Kinda like us when we were rocking our parents' suede, bell bottoms and afros. So goes the cycle.
At least these kids seem to have really done their homework and are sharp with the mimicry, but I'll still pass on it, which is better than actively hating.
DJStylus | September 8, 2008 1:08 PM | PermalinkSorry but all of that needs to stay in the 80's
alwaysalady | September 8, 2008 1:05 PM | PermalinkI'm feeling these kidz, the Chill Rob G sample is mad crazy (No Snap didnt make this, he stole it from Chill Rob) this takes me back to when there was still love in hip hop.........Let me go in the attic and find my poka dot shirts and patent leather shoes with the metal toe guards:)
stoneyisland | September 8, 2008 12:43 PM | PermalinkWeren't they called the Cool Kids? didnt they make the joint Black Mags"? Dear God if you out there please dont let the flat top come back for at least another 20 years:)
stoneyisland | September 8, 2008 12:37 PM | Permalink