Kool-Aid Kush & Convertibles
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Kool-Aid Kush & Convertibles is a mixtape
by rap artist Rich Boy
, recorded in Mississippi with the producer Supa Villain. It was released in July, 2009 by the Atlanta DJ, DJ Scream.
Reportedly the title reflects the artist's wish to emphasize partying as an alternative to violence, and the joy of simple pleasures in a time of economic recession (and also the rapper's switching to Kool Aid rather than the recreational use of cough syrup). For Ketchum this meant that the subject matter was limited in scope throughout, though he found the rapper's charisma alleviated this concern. He praised the music on the tape; its "organs, synths, and robust percussion" being suited to loud car and truck systems.
XXL
recommended the tape only to fans of Rich Boy's hit single "Throw Some D's
". Their reviewer found the lyrical content of the tape shallow, and accordingly rated the mixtape poorly. Considering Rich Boy potentially more significant than the average party rapper, he posited that the "bouncy rhythms" and "rapid drums" of Southern rap do not allow for reflection or deeper lyrical concerns. He found an irony there, since the musical backing was for him the most appealing aspect of the release. The Fader
did not echo any of these concerns, praising the "ridiculous" flow of Rich Boy's rapping, and suggesting that the rapper's mixtape output could make an official followup to his major label debut (2007's Rich Boy
) unnecessary. Pitchfork Media
went further on that point, implying that the mixtape showed Rich Boy with a "hungrier-than-thou intensity" that was lacking on his 2007 release.
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
by rap artist Rich Boy
Rich Boy
Marece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
, recorded in Mississippi with the producer Supa Villain. It was released in July, 2009 by the Atlanta DJ, DJ Scream.
Reception
Shaheem Reid picked out Kool-Aid Kush & Convertibles as a "necessary notable" in his half-year roundup for mtv.com, recommending particularly the tracks "Put Me in the Game", "Convertible Status" and "Send For Me". William E. Ketchum of HipHopDX also singled out the "laid-back" track "Send For Me", along with the tracks "Country Club" and "Come And Get Me".Reportedly the title reflects the artist's wish to emphasize partying as an alternative to violence, and the joy of simple pleasures in a time of economic recession (and also the rapper's switching to Kool Aid rather than the recreational use of cough syrup). For Ketchum this meant that the subject matter was limited in scope throughout, though he found the rapper's charisma alleviated this concern. He praised the music on the tape; its "organs, synths, and robust percussion" being suited to loud car and truck systems.
XXL
XXL (magazine)
XXL is a Hip-Hop magazine, published by Harris Publications.In 1997, XXL was founded by former Source staffers as well as other Harris Publication employees, who wanted to create their own magazine about the hip-hop music and culture using the model developed by the founders of The Source...
recommended the tape only to fans of Rich Boy's hit single "Throw Some D's
Throw Some D's
"Throw Some D's" is the first single off the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don....
". Their reviewer found the lyrical content of the tape shallow, and accordingly rated the mixtape poorly. Considering Rich Boy potentially more significant than the average party rapper, he posited that the "bouncy rhythms" and "rapid drums" of Southern rap do not allow for reflection or deeper lyrical concerns. He found an irony there, since the musical backing was for him the most appealing aspect of the release. The Fader
The Fader
The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.-Overview:...
did not echo any of these concerns, praising the "ridiculous" flow of Rich Boy's rapping, and suggesting that the rapper's mixtape output could make an official followup to his major label debut (2007's Rich Boy
Rich Boy (album)
Rich Boy is the self-titled debut album by southern rapper Rich Boy. The album was released on March 13, 2007. The original title was "Product of tha Hustle" when "Throw Some D's" played on Music Choice. A promo/street single released in 2005 was "Get to Poppin'." His debut single is "Throw Some...
) unnecessary. Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
went further on that point, implying that the mixtape showed Rich Boy with a "hungrier-than-thou intensity" that was lacking on his 2007 release.
Track listing
- "You Better Go Hard" 1:26
- "Put Me In The Game" 2:36
- "Re-Elected (Interlude)" 0:32
- "Kool-Aid, Kush & Convertibles" 3:19
- "Convertible Status" 2:18
- "Come & Get Me" (feat. Fiend) 5:55
- "I'ma Fool Wit It" (feat. Lo) 3:23
- "Don Dada" (feat. Young Dose) 3:44
- "How We Rockin" 0:33
- "Country Club (Freestyle)" 2:04
- "Drop Top (Remix)" 4:20
- "Count Dem #" (feat. OJ Da JuicemanOJ da JuicemanOtis Williams, Jr. ,better known as OJ Da Juiceman, is an American Southern Rapper and a member of 1017 Brick Squad. OJ Da Juiceman is also founder of vanity label 32 Entertainment.-Early life:Otis Williams, Jr...
, Supa Villain & Al Myte) 5:28 - "Send For Me" 3:13
- "Buried Alive Outro (Rich Boy Shout-Outs)" 0:25
- "I'm In Love" 2:48
- "Its Over" 3:19
- "Fuck Boy" (feat. Gangsta BooGangsta BooGangsta Boo, also known as Lady Boo was the first female member of the Memphis, Tennessee-based rap group Three 6 Mafia...
) 3:45 - "Grown And Sexy" (feat. Supa Villain) 4:03
- Bonus Track: "Where Its At" (feat. Gorilla ZoeGorilla ZoeAlonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
& Gucci ManeGucci ManeRadric Davis , better known by his stage name Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He debuted in 2005 with Trap House and followed with albums such as Hard to Kill in 2006, Trap-A-Thon and Back to the Trap House in 2007. In 2009, his second studio album The State vs. Radric Davis was released...
) 4:55