The Hot Dog Internet
The Hood Internet became Internet famous several years ago for their mashups. They now have an extensive catalog of creations, most of which pair hip-hop and indie music. Their appeal comes from how natural their remixes sound; many of them seem like they are studio recordings. In 2012, they released their first album of original productions, FEAT. Maybe it's because I've gotten used to their style and sound, or maybe it's because rappers and indie acts ARE starting to collaborate in studio, but their album feels a lot like their mixes. And it's a good thing. Essentially, they just inserted themselves into an earlier step of the creative process. Instead of mashing up existing songs, they worked with rappers, singers, and bands to assemble the vocal and instrumental pieces of new songs.
This track is a cover of Kleenex Girl Wonder's 2010 song, These Things Are Nice... (note the ellipsis). The guys from The Hood Internet felt that the verses and chorus fit perfectly into a rap and sing format so they had Kid Static rap and Slow Witch cover the singing. The title offers the first part of the chorus, but the rest of the lyrics question the point in continuing on when things are just 'nice'. Over grandiose production, everybody joins together in belting the chorus by the end of the song. It provokes some interesting thoughts, making it a great album closer.
This track is a cover of Kleenex Girl Wonder's 2010 song, These Things Are Nice... (note the ellipsis). The guys from The Hood Internet felt that the verses and chorus fit perfectly into a rap and sing format so they had Kid Static rap and Slow Witch cover the singing. The title offers the first part of the chorus, but the rest of the lyrics question the point in continuing on when things are just 'nice'. Over grandiose production, everybody joins together in belting the chorus by the end of the song. It provokes some interesting thoughts, making it a great album closer.
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