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Released 40 years ago

Kool Moe Dee

Kool Moe Dee · 1986

45 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop

A dynamic blend of party anthems and lyrical bravado that captures the essence of mid-80s hip-hop culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Go See the Doctor — This track's infectious beat and clever narrative address issues around relationships and sexual health, making it both entertaining and socially relevant.
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    Bad Mutha — With its confident delivery and bold themes of self-assertion, this track exemplifies Kool Moe Dee's unique style and ability to command attention.
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    I’m Kool Moe Dee — This track serves as a statement of identity, blending catchy hooks with assertive lyrics that define who Kool Moe Dee is as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album features strong lyrical complexity and a solid representation of mid-80s hip-hop, though it lacks some cohesion in pacing.

Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Go See the Doctor 5:32
  • 2 Dumb Dick (Richard) 4:27
  • 3 Bad Mutha 5:35
  • 4 Little Jon 4:41
  • 5 Do You Know What Time It Is? 4:16
  • 6 Rock Steady 4:16
  • 7 Monster Crack 6:01
  • 8 The Best 5:25
  • 9 I’m Kool Moe Dee 5:05

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