The members of The Cool Kids met in 2005 when Reed found a beat on the internet that Ingersoll had produced. The two met to discuss terms of the beat's sale, and eventually ended up recording for two hours. They were inspired by hip hop in the 1980s and artists like Eric B. & Rakim. Ingersoll began promoting the new duo's material, and it was eventually booked by Josh Young of Flosstradamus for a DJ performance. At this performance (in a venue called Town Hall Pub), the duo met the electronic musician Diplo who offered to release a mixtape of their unreleased tracks titled Totally Flossed Out on his label Mad Decent, though it was eventually released on C.A.K.E. Recordings. They also received an offer from the DJ A-Trak to sign to his Fool's Gold label, which they did, but only for one single.
Up until recently, all material had been released solely on the band's MySpace page—their recording contract came after performances at the CMJ Music Festival and Pitchfork Music Festival, on July 15, 2007. Eventually, The Cool Kids signed to Chocolate Industries, another independent label, which had previously been the label of rapper Lady Sovereign. Ingersoll has been the producer for tracks released thus far, but both work in rapping and production.
They have been and currently are on tour, opening for M.I.A. One of the duo's singles, Black Mags, is featured in a late 2007 Rhapsody TV commercial, along with Sara Bareilles. In the same year, the group collaborated with Lil' Wayne and DJ Benzi through the internet on a track entitled Gettin' It, which will reportedly appear on the DJ's future album "Get Right." The band has been featured in the video game "NBA Live 08" with the song 88, and they have been featured in the video game "NBA 2K9 with the song 2k pennies, and in the episode "The First Cut Is the Deepest" from HBO's TV series Entourage with the song I Rock. They were listed in Rolling Stone's Ten Artists to Watch in 2008.
Their debut LP, When Fish Ride Bicycles, was released on July 12, 2011.
On April 25, 2015, member Mikey Rocks took to Twitter to address the consistent questions about a possible reunion, saying they were "never coming back."
Jingling
The Cool Kids Lyrics
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Like keys in my pocket
With my hands in my pocket
Lookin' for my wallet
Motor city technically Rasheed Wallace
Then move to Chicago for dollars
Like Ben Wallace
I was trying to be modest
But I don't brush my shoulders off
So much in the past months
They looked polished
I'm just being honest
I'm putting on a clinic
niggas dropping out of college
Just do it like we did it
Pigeons always flocking
If you tossin' out bird seeds
I'm in a lions den
With a steak they can't touch me
Plus me and Mikey
Do the right thing
In these Spike Lee's nikey's
Sucka's they want to fight me
Because their girl friends
Want a guy just like me
You know what, bite me
Hey they all like me
No sense of throwing punches
Let's do lunch man
You like me too
In no future in your frontin'
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
Signed, sealed, delivered
Lick the envelope
And then send it to my niggas
Inside was a note
Saying we go to pick up the pace
'Cause there is too many rappers
Tryin' to get in the race
Makes me sick in the face and stomach
Shoe's ain't lace but they all try to run it
Did it, done it
Kick it and punt it
Whatever it's good
However you put it
I'm a 100 dollar bill
In the hay stack cousin
Want it
You can have as long as
You stop the frontin'
See'
I be tryin' to pay MC's to behave
But they don't co-operate with me
And lately
They been impatient
They don't like waiting
And that's why they hate on me
So damn
But their party is always lame
They never had a hand like kings of Ordain
So bam
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
You're jingling
Baby
The lyrics of The Cool Kids' song Jingling are a tribute to their own success and wealth. The song starts with the duo stating that their pockets are jingling like keys because they have money. The line "motor city technically Rasheed Wallace then move to Chicago for dollars, like Ben Wallace" refers to the basketball players Rasheed and Ben Wallace, who both played for Detroit and Chicago, respectively. The Cool Kids use this reference to emphasize how they have also moved from one city to another to increase their wealth.
The lyrics mention the past months being full of success, which has made their reputation polished. Although they are proud of their achievements, they remain humble by not brushing their shoulders off. They claim to be putting on a clinic while people drop out of college trying to emulate them.
The lyrics also take a humorous turn as the duo claims that women want men just like them, causing jealousy among other men who would like to fight them. However, instead of violence, they suggest having lunch together to discuss their success. The end of the song references the rappers who are trying to get into the music industry, and The Cool Kids state that they are already too many, making it difficult for the new ones to make an impact.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of The Cool Kids' success, wealth, and fame. The lyrics are a statement about how they have worked hard and achieved what they wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
They're jingling baby
People are attracted to us and showing interest, just like the jingling sound of keys.
Like keys in my pocket
The attention we are receiving is as noticeable as the sound of keys rattling in a pocket.
With my hands in my pocket
Despite the attention, we remain calm and collected, keeping our hands in our pockets.
Lookin' for my wallet
Amidst the attention, we are keeping an eye on our belongings, like searching for the wallet in a pocket.
Motor city technically Rasheed Wallace
We are associated with Detroit like Rasheed Wallace is, but we've since moved on to bigger things in Chicago, like Ben Wallace.
Then move to Chicago for dollars
We left Detroit for financial gain and success in Chicago.
I'm just being honest
We are speaking truthfully and transparently.
I'm putting on a clinic
We are demonstrating our skill and expertise, like teaching a class in a medical setting.
N***as dropping out of college
We have surpassed the traditional route of higher education to achieve our goals.
Just do it like we did it
We paved our own way to success, and others should follow our lead.
Pigeons always flocking
People are always drawn to us, similar to the way pigeons gather around bird seeds.
If you tossing out bird seeds
If you are giving away attraction and attention, people will come running to you.
I'm in a lion's den
We are in a risky situation, much like entering a lion's den, but we are unafraid and confident.
With a steak they can't touch me
We have something valuable that others can't take away from us, like a steak in a lion's den.
Plus me and Mikey
Mikey and I together.
Do the right thing
We strive to be morally correct and follow our values.
In these Spike Lee's nikey's
We are wearing Nike shoes, inspired by Spike Lee's style.
Sucka's they want to fight me
Jealous people are trying to start a fight with us.
Because their girlfriends
They are angry with us because our girlfriends are attracted to us.
Want a guy just like me
Our girlfriends want someone like us, which upsets the jealous people.
You know what, bite me
We are unphased by their jealousy and insults, brushing them off with a playful retort.
Hey they all like me
Everyone is drawn to us and likes us.
No sense of throwing punches
There's no need for violence or conflict.
Let's do lunch man
Let's get together and talk things out over a casual meal.
You like me too
We are able to resolve conflicts because ultimately, everyone likes us.
In no future in your frontin'
Being dishonest and fake won't lead to success in the long run.
Signed, sealed, delivered
We have committed to something and followed through.
Lick the envelope
Putting our literal stamp of approval on something by licking the envelope closed.
And then send it to my n****s
Sharing our successes with our friends and supporters.
Inside was a note
The contents of our accomplishment, like a note inside an envelope.
Saying we go to pick up the pace
We need to speed up and stay competitive.
'Cause there is too many rappers
Competition is fierce due to an overcrowded field of rappers.
Tryin' to get in the race
Everyone is trying to make it in the music industry.
Makes me sick in the face and stomach
This competition is difficult and even upsetting.
Shoe's ain't lace but they all try to run it
Others might not be fully prepared, but they are still trying to compete and keep up.
Did it, done it
We have achieved our goals and made it.
Kick it and punt it
We've put in the work and are now able to relax and kick back.
Whatever it's good
Everything is all good and everything is working out fine.
However you put it
No matter how you phrase it or explain it, the truth remains the same.
I'm a 100 dollar bill
We are of high value and worth.
In the hay stack cousin
We stand out and are easy to spot, like a hundred dollar bill in a haystack.
Want it
Others desire to be like us and achieve what we have.
You can have as long as
Others can achieve the same level of success as us, as long as they put in the work and effort.
You stop frontin'
Jealousy and fakeness won't lead to success or getting what they want.
See' I be tryin' to pay MC's to behave
We try to help other artists stay on the right path by offering guidance and support.
But they don't co-operate with me
Unfortunately, not everyone listens or takes our advice.
And lately
Recently, things have been different.
They been impatient
Others are becoming restless and impatient to achieve success.
They don't like waiting
Others are unhappy with the slow process of achieving success.
And that's why they hate on me
Because of their impatience and frustration, they resent our success.
So damn
It's unfortunate and frustrating.
But their party is always lame
Other people's attempts to compete with us are lackluster and unsuccessful.
They never had a hand like kings of Ordain
Others will never achieve the same level of success and accomplishment as us, like being of the rank of royalty.
So bam
We've accomplished something truly impressive and unique.
Baby you're jingling
Once again, we are attracting attention and interest like the jingling sound of keys.
Baby baby you're jingling
The sound of attention and interest never stops for us.
Baby you're jingling
We continue to attract people and make waves in the industry.
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE REED, EVAN INGERSOLL
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markymarkbb
they say their biggest influences is actually the neptunes but hip hop needs to come back starting with these guys
No Way
still gold.
David Bass
Cool Kids' sound is literally too fresh for most of the country to understand YET. I think in 09 the people will be ready for them and they'll blow up. The beats are just so sick. NOBODY in the industry has beats this nasty yet. Cool Kids basically stunned the nation and it'll take them awhile to understand what they're up against. Kanye did the same thing when he debuted.
Brian Villareal
So many memories listing to this song. Still jingling.
Tyler Keagy
2020 STILL A BANGER
Liberal But Not Crazy
Cool Kids killing it. Love this cut.
Nick Shaheen
consistent flow. something you don't hear often these days.
hovibaby
Still wavey til this day .
Bandit Keith
Cool Kids are sooooo underrated
Ian Woodworth
easily the best group out there