Kidz in the Hall

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- The In Crowd
- Released 2008

- School Was My Hustle
- Released 2006

- The In Crowd (Deluxe-Edition)
- Released 2008

- The In Crowd (Edited)
- Released 2008

biography

In the mid-2000s, alternative hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall became the new face for the revamped Rawkus Records, the underground rap powerhouse responsible for introducing groundbreaking acts like Mos Def and Talib Kweli before its operations were temporarily closed in 2004. Naledge's intelligence, imagery, and lyricism combined with the progressive and often jazz-inflected sounds of DJ/producer Double O easily recall the early-'90s aesthetic of hip-hop groups such as Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Gang Starr, or Souls of Mischief. A native of Chicago, Naledge (born Jabari Evans) was always the creative and lyrical type of guy, writing poetry and short stories since he was 13, but the New Jersey-bred Double O (born Michael Aguilar) always had been a techie, first DJing in the ninth grade and then composing beats in college. They first met each other at their alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. After witnessing Naledge's rhyme skills at a talent show during his recruiter's visit, impressed audience members pointed him toward the talented DJ. Over the years, the two Ivy Leaguers worked together and became good friends. Once Naledge graduated, he again hooked up with Double O, who had relocated to Los Angeles as an engineer for Sony Studios, and decided to form professionally as Kidz in the Hall. Naledge was already signed as a solo act to the reborn Rawkus and simply brought the Kidz in the Hall duo over to the label. The amount of (mostly Internet) press coverage greatly increased after prolific producer Just Blaze, a fellow techie, friend, and mentor of Double O, co-signed the group's efforts. Naledge and Double O heavily promoted themselves through the Internet and released several mixtapes to build up anticipation for their favorably received Rawkus debut, School Was My Hustle, in October 2006. ~ Cyril Cordor, All Music Guide

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- - Kidz
  - - By Abizzy412
    - 10/7/2009 16:00:14
  - I saw them in the airport in the ATL. Cool Dudes. Support real hip-hop music
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- - good hip-hop
  - - By AwesomenessEric
    - 2/19/2009 05:33:04
  - they are the in-crowd when it comes to hip-hop
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- - KoolKidz
  - - By KBEZva
    - 12/10/2008 00:24:49
  - I have seen these guy perform in concert and met them they are really down to earth dudes. Support Real Hip-Hop!!
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- - Real Hip-Hop
  - - By RespectPower
    - 12/8/2008 00:53:57
  - This is what the industry has been missing. Swagga, intellect, and talent. Kidz in the Hall are the future to this thing we call Hip-Hop.
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- - Hip-Hop is dead?
  - - By SoFresh7
    - 9/16/2008 21:48:43
  - Who ever said hip-hop is dead, definitely has never listened to the "Kidz in the Hall"! They are the breath of fresh air that hip-hop needs. One listen and you're hooked......"The in Crowd"
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