The Cool Kids

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Part of the mid-2000s hip-hop movement that found kids in all-over prints rapping about their shoes and their favorite forms of transportation (which often weren't cars), the Cool Kids proved to be both an Internet and live show phenomenon. The duo of Mikey Rocks (born Antoine Reed) and Chuck Inglish (or Evan Ingersoll) met in mid-2005 after Mickey came across some of Chuck's beats online and liked what he heard. They met up in their Chicago-area homes (where Mikey was born and raised; Chuck lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan, about 30 miles north of Detroit, until he was 11) with the intention of making beats to sell to other artists, but soon realized their own measured, smooth flows and lyrics fit best over their production. In 2007, though they had yet to release any material outside of what was posted on their MySpace page or MP3 blogs, they started receiving a lot of press attention from fellow Chicagoans and tastemakers Pitchfork, who invited them to play at their summer festival. This led to a spot at New York's CMJ Music Marathon, where they shared a showcase with DJ A-Trak -- who offered to put out their EP -- and an opening spot on M.I.A.'s solo tour. However, that same year the Cool Kids signed to Chocolate Industries, who released their debut, the Bake Sale EP, in January 2008. Their full-length album When Fish Ride Bicycles would follow in 2011. ~ Marisa Brown, Rovi

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  • We Can Do It Big
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  • Pennies
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  • 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards: The Cool Kids
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    2008 mtvU Woodie Awards: The Cool Kids
  • The Cool Kids On Other New Artists
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    The Cool Kids On Other New Artists
  • The Cool Kids -- Detroit VS. Chicago
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    The Cool Kids -- Detroit VS. Chicago
  • The Cool Kids On BMX Bikes
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    The Cool Kids On BMX Bikes
  • The Cool Kids On What They'd Say If They Ran Into Oprah
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    The Cool Kids On What They'd Say If They Ran Into Oprah
  • The Cool Kids Interview: 'All Of This Could Fall Out The Window.'
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    The Cool Kids Interview: 'All Of This Could Fall Out The Window.'
  • Sucker Freestyle: The Cool Kids
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    Sucker Freestyle: The Cool Kids
  • The Cool Kids On What Items They Bring On Tour
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    The Cool Kids On What Items They Bring On Tour
  • The Cool Kids On Rock the Bells
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    The Cool Kids On Their Tour

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  • Asher Roth joins Cool Kids on stage for a performance at the 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards in New York City.
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    'Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Get To Know Chloe Bennet And Skye
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    June 19, 2013
    by Brett White We're only a few months away from the premiere of " Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. " on ABC, and aside from a few trailers , the ...
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    Nick Lachey's Package Tour Highlight: '16,000 Women Screaming At You'
    MTV News
    June 19, 2013
    'It's just a lot of fun top to bottom,' the 98 Degrees member opens up to MTV News about the tour, which celebrates boy bands.
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    Nick Lachey's Package Tour Highlight: '16,000 Women Screaming At You'
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    June 19, 2013
    'It's just a lot of fun top to bottom,' the 98 Degrees member opens up to MTV News about the tour, which celebrates boy bands.
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    'Community'-Gate 2013: Dan Harmon Apologizes, Starts Work On Season 5
    MTV Geek
    June 18, 2013
    Community-Gate 2K13 continues! The good news is, returning show-runner Dan Harmon has started work on Season 5 of Community . The bad news? He had ...
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    [Interview] Isabel Thottam Keeps Boston Strong With Hold On Another Day
    MTV Act
    June 17, 2013
    The Boston Marathon bombing showed how brave and strong the people of Boston can be, but there is still a lot of emotional and physical healing that...
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    New Song: Britney Spears, 'Ooh La La'
    MTV Buzzworthy
    June 17, 2013
    Listen to Britney Spears' sunshiny "Smurfs 2" jam, "Ooh La La." #PRAISE! IT'S FINALLY HERE!! Britney Spears ' contribution to the "Smurfs 2" soun...
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    Britney Spears Opens Up About 'Giddy' Glee On 'Ooh La La'
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    June 17, 2013
    Spears talks to Ryan Seacrest about 'feeling good' on her the 'Smurfs 2' track and why her next album may surprise fans.
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    Britney Spears Opens Up About 'Giddy' Glee On 'Ooh La La'
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    June 17, 2013
    Spears talks to Ryan Seacrest about 'feeling good' on her the 'Smurfs 2' track and why her next album may surprise fans.
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    Father's Day Gift Guide: From 'Man Of Steel' To Yeezus, We Got You Covered!
    MTV News
    June 16, 2013
    Why give your dad the same old, same old, when you can give him a pop-culture gift he'll really want on Sunday like — beer bling?
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    Tip Quizzes His Kids In Round 2 Of Who Knows Pops Best?
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    June 15, 2013
    T.I. Father's Day Weekend is well underway and the fun continues with round two of Who Knows Pops Best? In round one , King , Zonnique and ...
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    The Cool Kids To Headline 'NBA2K9' Tour
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    Indie hip-hop duo the Cool Kids will headline the fourth annual Bounce Tour, a promotional jaunt for video game maker 2K Sports' basketball franchise ...
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    Video: The Cool Kids: "Big Talk"
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    If you're at a professional sporting event, it's an incredibly bad look to stay on your cell phone the whole time. Unfortunately, nobody told young Ch...
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    The Cool Kids Release New Mixtape
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    ). The 15-track mixtape features an appearance from Bronx R&B singer and frequent Cool Kids collaborator Tennille, and was made in conjunction with th...
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    The Cool Kids Finally Announce Full-Length Debut Album
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    Chicago rap outfit The Cool Kids have announced plans to finally release their debut full-length. "The new black version of the Beastie Boys" will wor...
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    The Cool Kids Back With Green Label Sounds To Release 'When Fish Ride Bicycles'
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    Fans ofThe Cool Kidsmight remember that the duo linked a deal with Green Label Sounds, which is Mountain Dew's imprint, way back for the release of th...
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    Watch The Cool Kids' Fresh Air Commercial For Nike
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    While indie artists having their music used in commercials is obviously nothing new, this new Nike spot featuringThe Cool Kidsmight be a sign that the...
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    The Cool Kids Recruit Pharrell, Ghostface Killah for New LP
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    The Cool Kids Reveal 'When Fish Ride Bicycles' Details
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    Given the endless delays, the Cool Kids' proper debut album, When Fish Ride Bicycles, gradually became another entry into the Detox category releases....
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    The Cool Kids - "Rush Hour Traffic" Video
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    In the new video for "Rush Hour Traffic," a track from crispy Chicago retro-rap duo the Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks drive around their ho...
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    Fabolous And Pusha T To Rep For 'The Cool Kids' On Joint Tour
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    HighlightsWatch: Most Talked-About MomentsHottest Red-Carpet FashionMovie Awards Winners ListAubrey Plaza Crashes The Movie Awards StageFab believes h...
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Tour Dates

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Discography

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  • When Fish Ride Bicycles (2011)
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    When Fish Ride Bicycles (2011)
    Green Label Sounds
  • Bake Sale (2008)
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    Bake Sale (2008)
    XL Recordings/Beggars Group
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