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'''''Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe''''' is a 2017 hip hop album by [[The Cool Kids]]. The album's launch marked the duo's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus. The project features appearances from [[Hannibal Buress|Hannibal Burress]], [[Travis Barker]], [[Boldy James]], [[Larry June]], [[A-Trak]], Reese LaFlare, [[Smoke DZA]], [[Jeremih]], Jay Worthy & Warm Brew, [[Buddy (rapper)|Buddy]], HXLT, Anthony Pavel, Ye Ali and more.
'''''Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe''''' is the second studio album by [[The Cool Kids]]. It was released on September 15, 2017, through Propelr Music and C.A.K.E. Recordings. The album's launch marked the duo's return to the music scene after a six-year hiatus. The project features appearances from [[Hannibal Buress|Hannibal Burress]], [[Travis Barker]], HXLT, [[Boldy James]], [[Smoke DZA]], [[Jeremih]], [[Buddy (rapper)|Buddy]], [[Jay Worthy]], Warm Brew, Anthony Pavel, Ye Ali, [[A-Trak]], [[Larry June]], [[Reese (rapper)|Reese Laflare]], Quin, [[Syd (singer)|Syd]], Helios Hussain, Joyce Wrice and [[Like (record producer)|Like]].


==Critical response==
==Critical response==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
|rev1= [[The Ringer]]
|rev1= [[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]
|rev1Score= Positive<ref name="theringer1">{{cite web|last=Cosores |first=Philip |url=https://www.theringer.com/2017/9/23/16352280/the-cool-kids-interview-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe |title=The Cool Kids – Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe |publisher=The Ringer |date= |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
|rev1Score= Positive<ref name="theringer1">{{cite web|last=Cosores |first=Philip |url=https://www.theringer.com/2017/9/23/16352280/the-cool-kids-interview-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe |title=The Cool Kids – Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe |publisher=The Ringer |date= |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
|rev2 = ''[[Hype Of Life]]''
|rev2 = ''[[Hype Of Life]]''
|rev2Score = Positive<ref name="exclaim1">{{cite web|last=Lowers |first=Erin |url=https://hypeofflife.com/blog/cool-kids-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe-album|title=Sir Michael Rocks - Banco |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=September 15, 2017 |accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref>
|rev2Score = Positive<ref name="exclaim1">{{cite web|last=Lowers |first=Erin |url=https://hypeofflife.com/blog/cool-kids-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe-album|title=The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=September 15, 2017 |accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref>
|rev3= [[HipHopDX]]
|rev3= [[HipHopDX]]
|rev3Score= {{Rating|3.9|5}}<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|last=Fairfax |first=Jesse |url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2995/title.the-cool-kids-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe-is-an-album-for-true-fans |title=The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe |publisher=HipHop DX |date= |accessdate=October 12, 2017}}</ref>
|rev3Score= {{Rating|3.9|5}}<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|last=Fairfax |first=Jesse |url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2995/title.the-cool-kids-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe-is-an-album-for-true-fans |title=The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe |publisher=HipHop DX |date= |accessdate=October 12, 2017}}</ref>
|rev4= ''[[Genius]]''
|rev4= ''[[Genius (website)|Genius]]''
|rev4Score=Positive<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkins |first=Ernest|date=July 29, 2014|url=https://genius.com/a/the-cool-kids-the-era-of-rap-that-never-was|title=The Cool Kids- Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe|work=[[Sermons Domain]]|publisher=[[Genius]]|accessdate=September 18, 2017}}</ref>
|rev4Score=Positive<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkins |first=Ernest|date=July 29, 2014|url=https://genius.com/a/the-cool-kids-the-era-of-rap-that-never-was|title=The Cool Kids- Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe|work=[[Sermons Domain]]|publisher=[[Genius (website)|Genius]]|accessdate=September 18, 2017}}</ref>
}}
|rev5= ''[[Genius]]''}}
"Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe," is generally regarded as a creative and innovative work. It stands out for its eclectic sound and the effective incorporation of various guest artists, which contributes to its dynamic and varied nature. [https://www.theringer.com/2017/9/23/16352280/the-cool-kids-interview-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe The album is appreciated for maintaining the duo's unique style while exploring new musical avenues, marking a successful return after their hiatus.]

The review of "Special Edition Grandmaster Deluxe" by The Cool Kids on [https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2995/title.the-cool-kids-special-edition-grandmaster-deluxe-is-an-album-for-true-fans HipHopDX] appreciates the album's uniqueness and its appeal to true fans of the duo. The album is described as a roller coaster ride, produced entirely by Chuck Inglish. It highlights tracks like "The Moonlanding" and "Westside Connections" for their distinct styles and sounds. The review notes that while the album may lack cohesiveness due to its eclectic nature, it showcases the duo's coolness and their ability to do what they want creatively.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
All tracks produced by [[Chuck Inglish]].
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| total_length = 65:00
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = The Moonlanding
| total_length = 65:18
| note1 = featuring [[Hannibal Burress]]
| length1 = 4:31
| title2 = TV Dinner
| length2 = 3:28
| title3 = Get Out The Bowl
| length3 = 2:39
| title4 = Break Your Legs
| note3 = featuring [[Travis Barker]] and HXLT
| length4 = 3:15
| title5 = 20/20 Vision
| length5 = 2:12
| title6 = Checkout
| length6 = 4:09
| title7 = On The Set
| note7 = featuring [[Boldy James]] and [[Smoke DZA]]
| length7 = 1:35
| title8 = 9:15PM
| note8 = featuring [[Jeremih]]
| length8 = 2:42
| title9 = Westside Connections
| note9 = featuring [[Buddy (rapper)|Buddy]], [[Jay Worthy]] and Warm Brew
| length9 = 4:22
| title10 = The Motion
| note10 = featuring Anthony Pavel and Ye Ali
| length10 = 3:19
| title11 = T.D.A.
| note11 = featuring [[A-Trak]], [[Larry June]] and [[Reese (rapper)|Reese Laflare]]
| length11 = 3:16
| title12 = Jean Jacket
| length12 = 3:21
| title13 = Simple Things
| note13 = featuring Quin and [[Syd (singer)|Syd]]
| length13 = 3:10
| title14 = Symptons Of A Down
| note14 = featuring Helios Hussain
| length14 = 3:09
| title15 = Gr8full
| note15 = featuring Joyce Wrice and [[Like (record producer)|Like]]
| length15 = 3:27
| title16 = Francois
| length16 = 3:27
}}


==References==
| title1 = The Moon Landing ft Hannibal Burress
{{Reflist}}
| writer1 = [[Sir Michael Rocks|Antoine Reed]]
| extra1 = Reno
| length1 = 3:41


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| title2 = TV Dinner
[[Category:2017 albums]]
| writer2 = Reed
[[Category:The Cool Kids albums]]
| extra2 = Reno
| length2 = 3:41

| title3 = Get Out The Bowl
| extra3 = Blended Babies
| length3 = 5:23

| title4 = Break Your Legs
| note4 = featuring [[Travis Barker]] & [[HXLT]]
| writer4 = Reed
| length4 = 1:28

| title5 = 20/20 Vision
| note5 = featuring [[Casey Veggies]] and [[Iamsu!]]
| writer5 = {{hlist|Reed|[[Casey Veggies|Casey Jones]]|[[Iamsu!|Sudan Williams]]}}
| extra5 = Reno
| length5 = 4:24

| title6 = Checkout
| writer6 = Reed
| extra6 = [[Sir Michael Rocks]]
| length6 = 1:59

| title7 = On The Set
| note8 = featuring[[Boldy James]] and [[Smoke DZA]]
| writer7 = Reed
| extra7 = Reno
| length7 = 3:02

| title8 = 9:15PM
| note8 = featuring [[Jeremih]]
| writer8 = {{hlist|Reed|[[Robb Banks|Richard Burrell]]|Kevin Pouya}}
| extra8 = Reno
| length8 = 3:43

| title9 = Westside Connections
| writer9 = Reed
| length9 = 1:14

| title10 = The Motion
| note10 = featuring [[Mac Miller]] and [[Trinidad James]]
| writer10 = {{hlist|Reed|[[Mac Miller|Malcolm McCormick]]|[[Trinidad James|Nicholas Williams]]}}
| extra10 = [[Mac Miller|Larry Fisherman]]
| length10 = 5:39

| title11 = T.D.A.
| note11 = featuring [[A-Trak]] & [[Reese La Flare]]& [[Larry June]]
| length11 = 4:13

| title12 = Jean Jacket
| note12 = featuring [[MakeLove]] & [[10illie]]
| writer12 = Reed
| length12 = 1:37

| title13 = Simple Things
| writer13 = Reed
| length13 = 2:45

| title14 = Ain't Nothing Like
| note14 = featuring [[Too Short|Too $hort]] and [[Chuck Inglish]]
| writer14 = {{hlist|Reed|[[Too Short|Todd Shaw]]|[[Chuck Inglish|Evan Ingersoll]]|[[DJ Mustard|Dijon McFarlane]]}}
| extra14 = [[DJ Mustard]]
| length14 = 3:28

| title15 = Francois
| writer15 = Reed
| extra15 = Reno
| length15 = 3:27
}}

Latest revision as of 21:11, 3 October 2024

Special Edition
Grand Master Deluxe
Studio album by
The Cool Kids
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
GenreHip hop
Length65:18
Label
  • Propelr Music
  • C.A.K.E. Recordings
ProducerChuck Inglish
The Cool Kids chronology
When Fish Ride Bicycles
(2011) 		Special Edition
Grand Master Deluxe
(2017)
Singles from The Cool Kids
  1. "TV Dinner"
    Released: March 27, 2017

Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe is the second studio album by The Cool Kids. It was released on September 15, 2017, through Propelr Music and C.A.K.E. Recordings. The album's launch marked the duo's return to the music scene after a six-year hiatus. The project features appearances from Hannibal Burress, Travis Barker, HXLT, Boldy James, Smoke DZA, Jeremih, Buddy, Jay Worthy, Warm Brew, Anthony Pavel, Ye Ali, A-Trak, Larry June, Reese Laflare, Quin, Syd, Helios Hussain, Joyce Wrice and Like.

Critical response

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The RingerPositive[1]
Hype Of LifePositive[2]
HipHopDX[3]
GeniusPositive[4]

"Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe," is generally regarded as a creative and innovative work. It stands out for its eclectic sound and the effective incorporation of various guest artists, which contributes to its dynamic and varied nature. The album is appreciated for maintaining the duo's unique style while exploring new musical avenues, marking a successful return after their hiatus.

The review of "Special Edition Grandmaster Deluxe" by The Cool Kids on HipHopDX appreciates the album's uniqueness and its appeal to true fans of the duo. The album is described as a roller coaster ride, produced entirely by Chuck Inglish. It highlights tracks like "The Moonlanding" and "Westside Connections" for their distinct styles and sounds. The review notes that while the album may lack cohesiveness due to its eclectic nature, it showcases the duo's coolness and their ability to do what they want creatively.

Track listing

[edit]

All tracks produced by Chuck Inglish.

No.TitleLength
1."The Moonlanding" (featuring Hannibal Burress)4:31
2."TV Dinner"3:28
3."Get Out The Bowl" (featuring Travis Barker and HXLT)2:39
4."Break Your Legs"3:15
5."20/20 Vision"2:12
6."Checkout"4:09
7."On The Set" (featuring Boldy James and Smoke DZA)1:35
8."9:15PM" (featuring Jeremih)2:42
9."Westside Connections" (featuring Buddy, Jay Worthy and Warm Brew)4:22
10."The Motion" (featuring Anthony Pavel and Ye Ali)3:19
11."T.D.A." (featuring A-Trak, Larry June and Reese Laflare)3:16
12."Jean Jacket"3:21
13."Simple Things" (featuring Quin and Syd)3:10
14."Symptons Of A Down" (featuring Helios Hussain)3:09
15."Gr8full" (featuring Joyce Wrice and Like)3:27
16."Francois"3:27
Total length:65:00

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Cosores, Philip. "The Cool Kids – Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". The Ringer. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Lowers, Erin (September 15, 2017). "The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Fairfax, Jesse. "The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". HipHop DX. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  4. ^ Wilkins, Ernest (July 29, 2014). "The Cool Kids- Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". Sermons Domain. Genius. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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