What happens when you put some of the illest songwriters, composers,rappers and producers in the game in a jar and mix it all up? You end up with this incredible mixture of a hint of alternative urban soul sounds and the collective of artists that make up Cocaine 80's.
Consisting of some of music's elite, the group founded in 2011 includes producer No I.D, rapper Common, singer/songwriter Jhene Aiko, singer/songwriter James Fauntleroy, producer/composer Kevin Randolph, singer/songwriter Makeba Riddick, composer/engineer Rob Kinelski,and composer/instrumentalist Steve Wyreman just to name a few.
Cocaine 80's have released 4 critically acclaimed full length projects without much fan fare proving that the love of producing quality urban music is their priority over adoration. The group has worked with and featured many artists such as Nas, Frank Ocean, and Rihanna. Despite the star power and their apparent sought after talent, Cocaine 80's has not caught on in the urban radio markets that currently are dominated by Atlanta based hip hop, heavy synths and trap beats.
Eccentric and alternative urban music has yet to find its place among popular music with the exception of The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, and once upon a time Frank Ocean. Hopefully the talented group will amass the following I think they are worthy of. Check out one of their latest and most popular singles below and be sure to let A Soul Sistah's Life what you think!
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