Old School Kids Beats is the debut album by children's singer Jenni Pulos released on March 15, 2013. The record was independently issued by Pulos, who worked with the online music store CD Baby for the release. A children's music and hip hop album, its sound was influenced by the music Pulos grew up listening to.
| Old School Kids Beats | |
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| Studio album by Jenni Pulos | |
| Released | March 15, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2012 in Chicago |
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| Length | 46:01 |
| Label | Jenni Pulos |
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The album features guest appearances from numerous musicians, such as Annelise Steele, P-Lee, Jaz-Flo, and her husband Jonathan Nassos. Old School Kids Beats contains sixteen original songs while the digital edition includes an additional track – an alternate version of "Bullies Aren't Cool". A music video for the track "Poo in the Potty" was released in August 2015.
Development
editJenni Pulos expressed interest in creating a children's music album after revealing her pregnancy in 2012.[1] In an interview in Chicago Splash, she stated that'' she wanted to do a children's album even before she had her daughter Allinah" .[2] The record serves as a "throwback" to the rap music from her generation,[3] but with the addition of "great messages for kids" within the lyrics.[2] The singer also backed her decision by calling herself "the poster child" for not letting people discourage her dreams.[2] For the record, Pulos wrote each of the albums of 13 songs and worked with producers DJ Parker Lee (under the alias P-Lee Fresh) and Ron Steele Jr: the recording sessions took place solely throughout Chicago in 2012.[4]
Promotion
editA music video for "Poo in the Potty" was filmed and released in 2015, nearly two years after the album's release. It was broadcast live on television during the season eighth finale of Flipping Out on August 19, 2015.[5]
Critical reception
editOld School Kids Beats was well received by music critics. A staff member form Celebrity Parents Magazine applauded Pulos' debut and stated: "It’s a fun album for kids and will have parents waxing nostalgic about old school hip hop–while their kid is pooing on the potty."[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Birthday Dance" | 2:24 |
| 2. | "ABC Jam" (featuring Annelise Steele) | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Poo in the Potty" (featuring P-Lee) | 1:57 |
| 4. | "H.I.C.C.U.P." | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Take Your Vitamins" | 1:22 |
| 6. | "Brush Your Teeth" | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Doggies & Kitties" (featuring Jaz-Flo) | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Don't Be a Clown" | 1:11 |
| 9. | "No Fighting, No Biting" | 3:34 |
| 10. | "The Doctor Says" (featuring Dr. Jonathan Nassos) | 3:19 |
| 11. | "We Thank You" (featuring Annelise Steele) | 2:48 |
| 12. | "Cell Phone 411" | 3:36 |
| 13. | "Bullies Aren't Cool" | 2:57 |
| 14. | "ABC Jam (East Coast Version)" (featuring Annelise Steele) | 3:45 |
| 15. | "H.I.C.C.U.P. (West Coast Version)" | 2:32 |
| 16. | "Cell Phone 411 (East Coast Version)" | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 46:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Bullies Aren't Cool (Techno Version)" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 49:28 | |
References
edit- ^ Beckles, Camille (April 3, 2012). "Jenni Pulos Releases a New Rap Album!". Bravo. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c Herman, Katy (July 20, 2016). "'Flipping Out's' Jenni Pulos Spills On The New Season And Her Favorite Chicago Spots". Chicago Splash. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Presno, Caroline (October 8, 2014). "Flipping Out's Jenni Pulos: A Creative Mom Balancing Career and Family". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Old School Kids Beats (CD). Jenni Pulos. Jenni Pulos. 2013. B00C1CIE5I.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Sander, Brice (August 5, 2015). "'Flipping Out' Star Jenni Pulos on Life as a Bravo-lebrity: The Countess, Her Cast-Mates and an Original 'ET' Rap!". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Celebrity Parents Magazine staff. "Review: Old School Kids Beats by Jenni Pulos". Celebrity Parents Magazine. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Old School Kids Beats (CD) By: Jenni Pulos". Tower Records. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "iTunes (U.S.) – Music – Jenni Pulos – Old School Kids Beats". iTunes (U.S.). March 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.