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Legendary hip hop duo The Cool Kids have collaborated with french organization DeuxMetresCubes to unveil an interactive world in Minecraft where fans can experience the upcoming triple album Before Shit Got Weird. Songs will be brought to life and gamified through quests and mini-games throughout the meta-verse and act as the soundtrack. Players will be able to participate in quests to uncover snippets of unreleased music and experience previously released tracks that will play alongside corresponding mini games that include racing alongside friends in a classic lowrider, visiting the Dapper Dan Harlem shop, and arranging their own villa by customizing walls, ceilings, and floors.Created as a response to the pandemic, the world allows players to experience what Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks have been up to separately and collectively as a duo during their time in lockdown. By visiting Downtown Los Angeles players will have an inside look at what Chuck has been creating for his solo LP Chill Out. After a short ride in a classic lowrider to an elaborate vineyard, players will hear how Sir Michael Rocks’ sound has evolved in his solo portion of the album, Baby Oil Staircase. The world is aimed to offer a look into the future while still holding onto the duo’s nostalgic sound in a post-COVID-19 world.We hope you enjoy the ride!This world was built by DeuxMetresCubes. This is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang.ABOUT THE COOL KIDS:Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks, dubbed “Your favorite rapper’s favorite rappers” are the original influencers of Hip Hop’s golden past and are credited with bringing the Chicago hip-hip scene into the digital age. The duo opened doors for artists like Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Gucci Mane, Kanye West, and even Lil B to be themselves in their own music and rap about self-expression and individualism by spreading an inclusive “Be yourself” type of message. Originally, Mikey and Chuck were planning to be producers selling beats, but a session in 2005 inspired them to become their own wordsmiths. They turned to MySpace and released song after song and two mixtapes that gave them the cult following necessary to catch the attention of the Pitchfork Music Festival, which brought their visibility catching the attention of Flosstradamus, Diplo, and A-Trak, who signed them to Fool’s Gold Records to release the single “88′”. Once they dropped their infamous “The Bake Sale” EP, leading to the release and success of “Black Mags.” They eventually went on to tour with M.I.A, a slew of heavy-hitting collabs with the likes of Drake, Mac Miller, Lil Wayne, and Ghostface Killah, licensing deals with NBA 2K and HBO’s Entourage, and a Rhapsody commercial.
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