Special Edition Grandmaster Deluxe
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| Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe | ||||
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| Released | September 15, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 65:18 | |||
| Label | Cake LLC / Propelr Music LLC | |||
| Producer | Chuck Inglish | |||
| The Cool Kids chronology | ||||
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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 Burress, Travis Barker, Boldy James, Larry June, A-Trak, Reese LaFlare, Smoke DZA, Jeremih, Jay Worthy & Warm Brew, Buddy, HXLT, Anthony Pavel, Ye Ali and more.
Critical response
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Ringer | Positive[1] |
| Hype Of Life | Positive[2] |
| HipHopDX |    [3] |
| Genius | Positive[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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Moonlanding" | Antoine Reed | Chuck Inglish | 4:31 |
| 2. | "TV Dinner" | Antoine Reed | Chuck Inglish | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Get Out The Bowl" | Antoine Reed | 2:39 | |
| 4. | "Break Your Legs" | Antoine Reed | 3:15 | |
| 5. | "20/20 Vision" | Antoine Reed | 2:12 | |
| 6. | "Checkout" | Antoine Reed | 4:09 | |
| 7. | "On The Set" | Antoine Reed | 1:35 | |
| 8. | "9:15PM" | Antoine Reed | 2:42 | |
| 9. | "Westside Connections" | Antoine Reed | 4:22 | |
| 10. | "The Motion" | Antoine Reed | 3:19 | |
| 11. | "T.D.A." | Antoine Reed | 3:16 | |
| 12. | "Jean Jacket" | Antoine Reed | 3:21 | |
| 13. | "Simple Things" | Antoine Reed | 3:10 | |
| 14. | "Symptons Of A Down" | Antoine Reed | 3:09 | |
| 15. | "Gr8full" | Antoine Reed | 3:27 | |
| 16. | "Francois" | Antoine Reed | Chuck Inglish | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 65:00 | |||
References
- ^ Cosores, Philip. "The Cool Kids – Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". The Ringer. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ^ Lowers, Erin (September 15, 2017). "The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ Fairfax, Jesse. "The Cool Kids - Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". HipHop DX. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ Wilkins, Ernest (July 29, 2014). "The Cool Kids- Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe". Sermons Domain. Genius. Retrieved September 18, 2017.