Old School Kids Beats

Old School Kids Beats
A chalkboard on a brick wall displays the singer's face.
Studio album by Jenni Pulos
Released March 15, 2013
Genre
Length 46:01
Label Jenni Pulos
Producer
  • P-Lee Fresh
  • Ron Steele Jr.

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 with. The album features guest appearances from numerous musicians, including her husband Jonathan Nassos.

Development

Pulos expressed interest in creating a children's music album after revealing her pregnancy in 2012.[1] In an interview with Chicago Splash, she stated that she had "wanted to do a children's album even before [she] had [her] daughter, Alianna".[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 "let[ting] people discourage [her] dreams".[2] For the record, Pulos wrote each of the album's 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 in Chicago throughout 2012.[4]

Promotion

A 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 eight finale of Flipping Out on August 19, 2015.[5]

Critical reception

Old 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

Old School Kids Beats – Standard edition[7]
No.TitleLength
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

References

  1. ↑ Beckles, Camille (April 3, 2012). "Jenni Pulos Releases a New Rap Album!". Bravo. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Herman, Katy (July 20, 2016). "'Flipping Out's' Jenni Pulos Spills On The New Season And Her Favorite Chicago Spots". Chicago Splash. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Presno, Caroline (October 8, 2014). "Flipping Out's Jenni Pulos: A Creative Mom Balancing Career and Family". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Old School Kids Beats (CD). Jenni Pulos. Jenni Pulos. 2013. B00C1CIE5I.
  5. ↑ 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. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ Celebrity Parents Magazine staff. "Review: Old School Kids Beats by Jenni Pulos". Celebrity Parents Magazine. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Old School Kids Beats (CD) By: Jenni Pulos". Tower Records. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ "iTunes (U.S.) – Music – Jenni Pulos – Old School Kids Beats". iTunes (U.S.). March 15, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
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