Akstoopid, by Coolzey

Akstoopid

by Coolzey

subscriber exclusive

supported by

Subscription

Subscribe now to receive all the new music Coolzey creates, including 38 back-catalog releases, delivered instantly to you via the Bandcamp app for iOS and Android. You’ll also get access to subscriber-only exclusives like this album. Learn more.

Subscribe Now $5 USD/month or more

	1.	Welcome/Akstoopid 04:29
	2.	Mr. Dent 03:07
	3.	Airwaves 05:02
	4.	Renew it 04:25
	5.	Behind the Brown Curtain 01:25
	6.	Da Bess 03:48
	7.	Blue Collar Bandits 03:56
	8.	You Challenge Me 06:35
	9.	Eat the Roach 03:02
	10.	Purple Porcupine 02:58
	11.	24-7/365 II 02:13
	12.	Basketball in the Rain 02:35
	13.	Concrete 04:18
	14.	Sound I Make 03:11
	15.	Deathmatch 03:01
	16.	Original Sin 04:07
	17.	Lap It Up, Labrador 02:03

about

What happens when a small town white kid from Iowa with an overactive imagination is only able to find solace in his youth and throughout his life in the messages and music of city dwelling black men mostly from the east coast metropolis of New York City? He takes to heart all the teachings of the Biz, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Chuck D, Psycho Les, KRS One, and the Guru, finds his spiritual mantras in the beats of DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and the RZA, struggles with the legitimacy of his role as a hip hop artist himself, and is constantly confronted with the stigma of being a white rapper. Now imagine that this young man decides to stick fast to his dreams, as if he could do otherwise, build his skills and credit, and forge onward oblivious to the judgments made upon him. Free of bitterness, he does it for the love of the art and to give back the joy that was given to him in his youth, spreading positivity and party rhymes until his final breath. This is the realm of the album known as Akstoopid.

A demo collection of Coolzey hip hop tracks recorded between 2001 and 2006 between the ROYGBIV demo and the release of the He Did EP. Includes the singles and b-sides from 12” vinyl pressings Akstoopid b/w Da Bess (2004) and Eat the Roach b/w You Challenge Me (2005). It functions as a hype full length mix tape of the best songs recorded in this period of time. Includes guest appearances by The Rhombus, Jos-1, Juggla Vein and members of the Sucka MCs.

credits

released May 9, 2006

PRODUCER: Zachary Lint
ENGINEER:Kent "Chaircrusher" Williams

license

some rights reserved

about

Coolzey Fairfield, Iowa

Golden era hip-hop roots planted in black Iowa dirt are the foundation. Growth tempered by alternative era rock influence. This along with a love for the juxtaposition of the dark, horrific nature of life paired with a slapstick and comedic view of the world allow for a wide, unpredictable arsenal ranging from soul-spilling indie bedroom rock to wise-cracking battle rap and on to radio pop. ... more

coolzey.net

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Coolzey

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

Coolzey recommends:

[ why are you like this ]
by D&D SLUGGERS

The voice of young Billy Ocean, the guitar playing of a slightly-more-punk version of Prince, the rhythm section of a Nintendo. Coolzey
go to album

If you like Coolzey, you may also like:

Hold Person
by Schaffer, Riley, and the Double Ice Backfire

supported by 8 fans who also own “Akstoopid”

This entire album is pure gold, and I still cant get enough of it 2 1/2 years later. Schaffer, Shael, and Ty have collaborated to create pieces that invoke incredible emotion, thoughtfulness, and self evaluation. From reinventing a Schaffer classic, to telling all-too-relatable stories of recollection and regret- Hold Person speaks to the holding patterns we've all found ourselves repeating against our better instincts. Jessica Evans aka PokeMC Sapphire
go to album
Bitch Little
by Bitch Little

supported by 7 fans who also own “Akstoopid”
go to album
The Department of Darkness
by The Department of Darkness

supported by 7 fans who also own “Akstoopid”

Because it's Schaffer and he fucking rocks! mcbrom
go to album
Triple R Breakfasters Live: Volume 1
by 3RRRFM

This compilation catalogues the weekly performances aired on Triple R, an independent community radio station in Melbourne, Australia. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 14, 2020
go to album
Everywhere
by Angie McMahon

Australian songwriter delivers a powerful, stripped-down take on Fleetwood Mac's "Tango in the Night" standout. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 6, 2019
go to album