Thursday, August 12, 2010

Up-And-Comers: Rich Kid Sound System


Rich Kid Sound System is an emerging indie rock/rap genre clash. On their debut single, founding members Q and Leo along with band members Freezy and Danny serve up fresh indie rap with Q using a Kanye-flow affectation on the verse with bass and piano banging and Leo adding in a catchy chorus as synth bubbles around him.  It's a breath of fresh air and a great new sound.  Some of the lyrics are a little cheesy: "A little bit of time never hurt no one/ A little bit of work just to get things done/ You gotta slow it down if you on the run."  But the verses are A LOT better, and it's forgivable because the song's just so goddamn catchy.  Another redeeming quality is that these guys actually play all their instruments live for shows instead of relying on a dj model.  Really cool stuff.  They're currently recording their debut album.  Look for it to drop later this year.

Here's "A Little Bit of Time" : 
 A Little Bit of Time-Rich Kid Sound System by TheBoyandColors