O.K.
Kool A.D. · 2015
398 min · 100 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A sprawling exploration of alternative hip-hop, seamlessly blending introspective lyricism with eclectic production choices.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hello Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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O.K. — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its laid-back flow and contemplative lyrics, representing Kool A.D.'s signature blend of humor and depth.
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LSD — This track stands out for its vivid imagery and psychedelic influences, mirroring the experimental nature of the entire album while diving into themes of perception and reality.
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#Blackbrunch — Addressing social issues through a personal lens, this track exemplifies Kool A.D.'s ability to weave commentary into catchy hooks and engaging rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling exploration of ideas
- headphone detail hunting
- late-night introspective vibes
- playful experimentation with structure
- freestyle moments for spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking concise, radio-friendly tracks
- prefer straightforward song formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marks Kool A.D.'s first solo album post-Das Racist, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- psychedelic perceptions· post-Das Racist freedom· #Blackbrunch critique
- Career context
- Released in early 2015, O.K. marks Kool A.D.'s first solo album after his tenure with the group Das Racist, where he gained recognition for his unique style. The album represents a period of artistic freedom and experimentation as he steps away from group dynamics to assert his individuality in a saturated hip-hop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Das Racist· Aesop Rock· Open Mike Eagle
Tracklist
- 1 Hello Start here 3:49
- 2 O.K. 4:49
- 3 Santeria 5:11
- 4 No Parezco a Nadie 3:21
- 5 Games 2:22
- 6 Game 3:54
- 7 LSD 3:46
- 8 Zen Zen Zen Zen Zen 1:34
- 9 Huez UV Lite 3:10
- 10 2 Much 4:01
- 11 Faneto Freestyle 6:38
- 12 Bwoy 2:41
- 13 Chuy Gomez 9:30
- 14 Trouble Nap 0:58
- 15 Hot Tub Rhyme Machine 9:44
- 16 Knowledge Equality 3:57
- 17 #Blackbrunch 5:28
- 18 Up Down Freestyle 3:53
- 19 Faith Healing 4:11
- 20 Jazzz 10:20
- 21 U Like Dat 3:52
- 22 Swoop Swoop 1:48
- 23 Women B Shoppin’ 0:59
- 24 4:50 AM 8:42
- 25 Zup 3:46
- 26 Pretty Bodies Fly 3:52
- 27 So What 4:06
- 28 Hood Party 4:03
- 29 Shotcaller Freestyle 3:00
- 30 Slack 1:31
- 31 Rap Olympics 2:05
- 32 Future Primitive Art School 3:48
- 33 Rapturez Deelite 8:45
- 34 Bullshit 2:12
- 35 Jungle Fever Remix 4:18
- 36 Bohemian Grove Zeemix 5:28
- 37 Writing Leverage 4:39
- 38 This Girl Is Rich 4:28
- 39 I Don’t Want to Be a Player No More 1:29
- 40 Jackson Pollock 3:49
- 41 Life of Pi 7:41
- 42 Thought So 1:19
- 43 Zonin 4:55
- 44 1989 World Series Freestyle 2:27
- 45 Holy Sound (King Sterlz) 3:54
- 46 Pain Killers 5:19
- 47 2 Late 3:44
- 48 We Know 5:20
- 49 Nothing 4:04
- 50 Go Supersonics 1:16
- 51 V.I.P. 2:18
- 52 A Ganglion of Lightnings Dancehall Treemix 3:26
- 53 This Bitter Earth 3:24
- 54 The Pain 2:06
- 55 Break Spinal 3:10
- 56 Anything 5:31
- 57 Phony Rappers 3:05
- 58 Future Primitive Acupuncture Apprenticeship 3:10
- 59 These Dayz 4:24
- 60 Bang Bang 3:56
- 61 You Can’t Win 0:47
- 62 I Guess I’m Dum but I Don’t Care 1:20
- 63 Dangereaux 5:12
- 64 Party 4:13
- 65 Prove It 4:20
- 66 Cheap Joy 1:39
- 67 Guest List 3:54
- 68 Youth Speaks 4:09
- 69 Free Palestine 3:04
- 70 Warhol’s Wig 4:01
- 71 Wassup 4:29
- 72 Pop Ur Bubble 2:50
- 73 Daytona 900 9:10
- 74 Classic Man 3:43
- 75 Hypersensitive Jester 3:57
- 76 Look at the Waves in Ur Hair 3:14
- 77 Falcon Punch 2:02
- 78 Swan Gang Genesis Lost Tapes Who Cares Swag Swag 4:14
- 79 B Alikes 2:51
- 80 Do U Like It 4:31
- 81 Quit Ur Bitchin’ 2:02
- 82 Word Life Reality Peace God Immaculate 3:50
- 83 Pacific Skreet Freestyle 1:59
- 84 Sonic Reducer 4:05
- 85 2 Rax Freeskyle 2:52
- 86 Brobamian Algorithm 2:13
- 87 Prison Reform 3:18
- 88 Freakin Out 4:39
- 89 Real Love 2:07
- 90 Good Old Neon Too 1:29
- 91 The Actual 3:59
- 92 Pacific Ocean 3:35
- 93 Alice Coltrane Freestyle 6:41
- 94 Testify 3:55
- 95 Reggae Shmop 3:37
- 96 Time Uv Ur Lyfe 2:35
- 97 Maestro 3:50
- 98 Or a Ladder That’s Forever 11:09
- 99 Dum Diary 8:31
- 100 Bye Bye 3:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Lese Majesty
Shabazz Palaces
Shares a psychedelic approach to hip-hop with eclectic beats and introspective lyrics.
Skelethon
Aesop Rock
Explores intricate lyricism and abstract themes, blending personal introspection with unique production.
Dark Comedy
Open Mike Eagle
Combines humor and social critique in a loose, experimental hip-hop framework, paralleling Kool A.D.'s style.
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