Kidz In The Hall Live at Time Out New York (TONY)

Showing blatant disregard for TONY’s furniture—with Time Out New York’s permission, of course—Kidz in the Hall stormed into their office to deliver their new single, “Jukebox.” Double-O and Naledge were as engaged as could be and embraced their surroundings while laying down some serious rhymes. See the Kidz embrace a different venue—the Gramercy Theatre—when they play the Duck Down CMJ showcase on Saturday at Gramercy Theater (127 East 23rd Street between Park Ave & Lexington Ave). Purchase tickets here

Even though LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE has been pushed back until February 2010, the Kidz In The Hall are not slowing down. Jukebox is the 2nd single from the album but it will also be featured on the Kidz In The Hall free LP dropping Oct 27th. The video for Jukebox will be shot in the next few weeks by acclaimed directors BBGUN. Be on the lookout for the ‘Flickin’ video as well which was just shot in New Orleans by up and coming director Brandan Odums. Catch Kidz In The Hall onstage at the AC3 festival and CMJ in October.

DL Link to Kidz In The Hall’s “Jukebox“

Naledge – Focus music video from the new mix CD Chicago Picasso

In support of Naledge’s “Chicago Picasso” Mix CD in stores today world-wide, watch the latest music video off the album for his track “FOCUS.”

Directed by Noah Banks, the video took three weeks to reach completion as it’s comprised of over 3,000 still photos and zero video footage.

Naledge’s “Chicago Picasso” Mix CD, hosted by Mick Boogie and DJ Timbuck2, is a 20 track album that features 100% original music, as well as guest appearances from Bun B, Curren$y, Mickey Factz, Jay Electronica, Chip Tha Ripper, and Rhymefest.

Naledge – Star Struck video featuring RUS-SOUL produced by SA-RA and directed by Matthew Metoyer. Naledge’s “Chicago Picasso” Mix CD

At the very core of the Hip Hop art form, removing the money, flare, jewelry, and fancy marketing schemes, is the ability for an MC to rhyme. Taking it a step further is then the ability for that MC to showcase his/her talent publicly in front of a large audience and WIN THAT CROWD OVER. Duck Down Record’s artists Buckshot, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Torae, Skyzoo, Steele of Smif N Wessun and members of Team Facelift gathered at Union Square Park in New York City and started a classic Hip Hop Cipher demonstrating the embodiment of what it means to be a true MC.

NALEDGE CONSTRUCTS MUSICAL ART WITH “CHICAGO PICASSO”

“Chicago Picasso” Mix CD, Hosted by Mick Boogie, RTC & DJ Timbuck2, In Stores June 30th on Duck Down Records featuring Double-O, Bun B, Rhymefest, Mickey Factz and Jay Electronica

Naledge, 1/2 of the hip-hop group Kidz In The Hall, is readying his mix CD masterpiece, “Chicago Picasso.” Crafted on the streets of the CHI, and encompassing his storied journey over the past couple of years as Naledge helped establish the brand of Kidz In The Hall, he unveils a unique perspective to his hometown. “I wanted to show all aspects of Chicago, not just one sound. For a long time we’ve seen a specific side of Chicago Rap, but this mix cd provides new perspective.”

“Chicago Picasso” contains 20 original tracks by Naledge featuring appearances by Bun B, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica, Mickey Factz, Mick Luter, Rhymefest, Carlita Durand, Curren$y, J Ivy, Russoul, Doe Boy, GLC & Fooch.

Naledge explains “the point of the mixtape was to open the vault and let the fans in on the wealth of solo material that I have recorded. I look at this mixtape more as a collection of art that I have made over time. Each song is its own original statement and with the help of Timbuck2 and RTC we have made the thoughts behind each of the songs more cohesive.”

Naledge goes on to describe collaborations on the Mix CD that truly hit home; “I have worked with some of the most creative people in my city, many of which I have known since childhood and that made this project all that more personal. That includes visual artists, poets, singers and emcees. People included in this proect who aren’t from Chicago were either from my time living in St. Louis, or they were people I met recording Kidz In The Hall’s “In Crowd” in New York City.”

Production on the album includes music by: Double-O, Tha Bizness, Picnic Tyme, Sa Ra Creative Partners, FDNY, Xcel, Analogic, Black Spade, SC, MStacks, Nez & Rio.

Chicago Picasso, with its blended transitions from song to song, flows effortlessly. Naledge proclaims “I wouldn’t call this a mixtape so much as an exhibit…hence the name Chicago Picasso. The same way Pablo Picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation; I want this mixtape to float the same way.”

Tracklisting and Credits for Naledge’s “Chicago Picasso”:

1) “Intro/Some Shit That I Wrote” with DJ Timbuck2
2) “In My Own World” f/ Fooch & Mick Luter (produced by Picnic Tyme)
3) “Standing On Sofas” f/ Chip Tha Ripper (produced by FDNY)
4) “Focus” f/ Rhymefest (produced by Xcel)
5) “Southside Sh*t” f/ Fooch & GLC (produced by Analogic)
6) “Cleveland Freestyle” (produced by Double-O)
7) “Lovin’ My Life” (produced by Black Spade)
“Cool Relax” f/ Jay Electronica (produced by Double-O)
9) “Viva El Fantastico” f/ Mickey Factz (produced by Nez & Rio)
10) “Round and Round” (produced by Picnictyme)
11) “It Is What It Is” Part 1 (produced by Ammo)
12) “The Beat Goes On” f/ Carlita Durand (produced by Black Spade)
13) “Blessed By God” f/ A. Pinks (Produced by Analogic)
14) “I Don’t Even Know You” Freestyle (produced by SC)
15) “Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous” (produced by Nez and Rio)
16) “Star Struck” f/ Rus Soul (produced by Sa-Ra Creative Partners)
17) “Crazy” (produced by Tha Bizness)
18) “Brother’s Keeper” f/ Vic Spencer
19) “Futuristic Sh*t” f/ Vandylism (produced by Nez & Rio)
20) “Look At Them Hips” (remix) f/ Doe Boy, Bun B, & Curren$y (produced by MStacks)

Kidz In The Hall – Midnight Club: Los Angeles (South Central) Trailer video featuring the song Driving Down The Block

Kidz In The Hall – I Got It Made (Reebok Classic ‘09) video

The re-interpreted song is available exclusively at Foot Locker stores with the purchase
of footwear from the Reebok Classic Remix collection. Re-interpreted song lyrics available.

Video: Kidz In The Hall – I Got It Made (Reebok Classic ‘09) Directed By Justin Francis

The Reebok Classic Remix is a new collection of classic footwear styles which has been updated to create the Classic Remix collection. Key retro elements of the past and streamline detailing of the present combine a ‘then and now’ look at Reebok’s history. The Classic Remix collection is available exclusively at Foot Locker stores.

In celebration of this new collection, Reebok is partnering with today’s top emerging hip-hop artists. Each will re-interpret an original influential song from the 80’s to be distributed exclusively with the Classic Remix collection.

Kidz In The Hall (Major League/Duck Down Music) is the first group in the series to re-interpret the classic song, “I Got It Made” by Special Ed. The track is available for download now to customers who purchase footwear from the Classic Remix collection at Foot Locker stores. In conjunction with the release of the Reebok Classic Remix collection, a music video for “I Got It Made (Reebok Classic ‘09)” premieres today on Myspace.com. The video is directed by Justin Francis, who has directed videos for Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Modest Mouse, Weezer, Timbaland and more.

Reebok will offer new styles and color ways from the collection throughout the year, each featuring a new artist and re-interpreted track. Next in the series will be Kid Sister, followed by B.o.B.

For more information, check out: http://www.footlockerunlocked.com/classicremix

Reebok Classic Remix Footwear Collection – product shots: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ui4y48

Kidz In The Hall “I Got It Made (Reebok Classic ‘09)” Song Lyrics

(VERSE 1)
I’m kinda spoiled cuz everything I want got made/
I wanted shoes got every single pump they made/
Got Dee Brown’s that make you chumps search ebay/
Got 360 waves that’s spinnin’ around my fade/
High School I graduated top of the grade/
Iv League 4 years got it out of the way/
Wanted peace on earth so to God I prayed/
Some kids across town thought I was afraid/
they couldn’t harm me got a braniac brigade/
I’m Not a traitor Go Ill the city I made/
If you got one greater, then with you I’ll trade/
Maybe later my waiter brought my creme broulee/
See i make all my money from the rhymes I invent/
So It really doesn’t matter how much I spend cuz/
I get paid when the records played/
to put it short man, I got it made/

(CHORUS)
Hollywood Lights
Fancy Cars
Step on red carpets and they know who we are
Oh yea
Don’t it feel good playing for this team
been around the world and we living our dream
Oh yea yea yea yea

(VERSE 2)
I’m outspoken My language broken into slang/
That Go Ill dialect when I choose to hang/
I play it cool, that’s what I am all about/
You girl a bust down then imma bust it out/
I’m Naledge borne that’s the style I use/
Creatively superior yo I never lose/
So parker lewis and I thought you dudes knew this/
You so not better, think so? you should prove it/
Cuz I make fresh rhymes daily/
You spit better than me, is you crazy?/
Every other week I get a new outfit/
and every single day I make a song like this/
Just think, blink and I made a million rhymes/
just think if you blinked a million times/
damn I be paid/
To put it short man I got it made

Hollywood Lights
Fancy Cars
Step on red carpets and they know who we are
Oh yea
Don’t it feel good playing for this team
Been around the world and we living our dream
Oh yea yea yea yea

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Hollywood Lights
Fancy Cars
Step on red carpets and they know who we are
Oh yea
Don’t it feel good playing for this team
been around the world and we living our dream
Oh yea yea yea yea

REEBOK PARTNERS WITH HIP-HOP ARTISTS KIDZ IN THE HALL FOR THE CLASSIC REMIX COLLECTION KIDZ IN THE HALL RE-INTERPRET THE CLASSIC SONG “I GOT IT MADE” BY SPECIAL ED

NEW YORK CITY LAUNCH EVENT AT FOOT LOCKER TIMES SQUARE STORE WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY KIDZ IN THE HALL (FRIDAY MARCH 13TH, 4PM)

The re-interpreted song will be available exclusively at Foot Locker stores with the purchase
of footwear from the Reebok Classic Remix collection on March 10, 2009.

Audio Stream: Kidz In The Hall – I Got It Made (Reebok Classic Remix)

This spring Reebok will release a new collection of classic footwear styles which has been updated to create the Classic Remix collection. Key retro elements of the past and streamline detailing of the present combine a ‘then and now’ look at Reebok’s history. The Classic Remix collection will be available exclusively at Foot Locker stores.

In celebration of this new collection, Reebok is partnering with today’s top emerging hip-hop artists. Each will re-interpret an original influential song from the 80’s to be distributed exclusively with the Classic Remix collection.

Kidz In The Hall (Major League/Duck Down Music) will be the first group in the series to re-interpret the classic song, “I Got It Made” by Special Ed. The new track will be available for download to customers who purchase footwear from the Classic Remix collection at Foot Locker stores starting March 10th, 2009.

Reebok will offer new styles and color ways from the collection throughout the year, each featuring a new artist and re-interpreted track. Next in the series will be Kid Sister, followed by B.o.B.

Reebok Classic Remix Collection Featuring Kidz In The Hall – Video Spot

For more information footlocker

Reebok Classic Remix Footwear Collection – product shots

New York City Launch Event With Kidz in the Hall:
Date: March 13, 2009
Who: Foot Locker and Reebok
What: Foot Locker launches the Reebok Classic Remix collection with a LIVE performance by Kidz in the Hall.
‘Kidz in the Hall’ will debut their latest song, “I Got It Made (Reebok Classic Remix)” during this live performance.
Where: Foot Locker, Times Square
1530 Broadway, # 1 (btwn 43th and 44th St.)
New York, NY
Time: Event is from 4-6 PM, Live performance is scheduled for 4:45 PM

Kidz In The Hall ‘THE IN CROWD DELUXE-EDITION’

Digital-Only Album Available Tuesday, March 3rd featuring new songs and free videos

Kidz In The Hall’s critically-acclaimed sophomore release, “The In Crowd,” will be re-packaged as a Deluxe-Edition, and made available world-wide on Tuesday, March 3rd. The digital-only release will include two new tracks, entitled “Cool, Relax,” featuring Jay Electronica, along with a house remix to their highly successful song “Love Hangover” with Estelle. Fans will also have an opportunity to purchase the instrumentals to “Love Hangover” and “Drivin Down The Block.” As an added incentive, those who purchase the complete album, will also receive Kidz In The Hall’s “Drivin Down The Block” and “Love Hangover” videos free of charge. This 19 track, two video, album bundle will still be available for only $9.99.

Kidz In The Hall have established themselves as a premier Hip Hop group. Music from “The In Crowd,” has been placed in the soundtracks for EA Sports, Madden 09 (”The Blackout”), Rockstar Games, Midnight Club LA (”Drivin Down The Block”) and the upcoming MTV/Activision game, Pimp My Ride 2 (”Drivin Down The Block”). Adding to this, Kidz In The Hall & Reebok have joined forces to create the ‘The Classic Remix Collection,’ an initiative that allowed the group to re-interpret the timeless rap record, “I Got It Made,” by Special Ed. The latest version of the 1989 song will only be available for consumers that purchase the Reebok Classic Remix collection on March 10, 2009 exclusively at Foot Locker retailers.

“The In Crowd Deluxe-Edition” Track Listing:

1) The Blackout featuring DJ GI Joe
2) Paper Trail featuring Phonte of Little Brother
3) Drivin Down The Block featuring Masta Ace
4) Lucifer’s Joy Ride featuring Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes
5) Snob Hop featuring Camp Lo
6) Mr. Alladatsh*t featuring Donnis & Chip The Ripper
7) Love Hangover featuring Estelle
Let Your Hair Down featuring Skyzoo & Lil Eddie
9) Middle of The Map Pt 1 featuring Fooch
10) Middle of The Map Pt 2 featuring Black Milk & Guilty Simpson
11) The In Crowd featuring Tim William
12) The Pledge featuring Buckshot & Sean Price
13) Inner Me
14) Drivin Down The Block Remix featuring Pusha T of The Clipse, Bun B & The Cool Kids
15) God Bless
16) Cool, Relax featuring Jay Electronica
17) Love Hangover House Remix featuring Estelle
18) Drivin Down The Block Instrumental
19) Love Hangover Instrumental
20) Drivin Down The Block Video (Album Only)
21) Love Hangover featuring Estelle Video (Album Only)