Cold Men Young

Like to stay up on new music? Well, I'll start bringing you new, "slept on" artists who I think are definitely worth a listen. I find these artists through word-of-mouth, research or just by simply stumbling upon them one way or another.

The first group I will bring to you is composed of four great artists who goes by Cold Men Young hailing from Detroit, MI. And yes, it does sound similar to the former mayor, Coleman Young. There's Kopelli; Mic (pronounced Mike) Write; Blaksmith; & Young Phenom. They definitely show great talent for something different than what you're hearing nowadays. They are speaking a different message; more than just guns & killing or sex & girls. They are sending a message of what needs to be said and heard in lyrical ways that captivate you. "This bad economy got me willing to pop off. The murder rate is rising, unemployment rate is climbing. But I see the silver-lining...", the beginning of Blaksmith's verse to their hot Det-Riot! song. The beats and their flows put you in a "hip-hop" state of mind, if you follow.

They already have many pieces for you to check out. In 2009 they released a free EP called #Leaked, an 8-track mixtape with popular beats. In 2010 they released Champagne Nights/Red Stripe Budget. This is an album full of 16, well put together tracks with dope beats and great lyrics. More recently, Kopelli dropped a song by the name of Caught My Eye early this year. Through the feature of an Akira Shelton lending his vocal abilities for the hook, this turned out to be a nice song a young man could dance to with his lady friend. Most recently, as of this month, Mic Write and Blaksmith dropped H.A.W.K., standing for Heal Apathy With Knowledge; with the hook given by a Pierre Anthony. This informative track makes you not only want to think but you will be vibing to the jazz-type feel of the beat.

Cold Men Young is a very dope group that you should check out in your spare time. They definitely will not disappoint and you can add great, new artists to your music library. Below is a link to listen to the whole album of Champagne Nights/Red Stripe Budget. If you don't have time to listen all the way through, a couple go-to tracks are Det-Riot! and Spit It. You can also check out all of their other music through the link. Enjoy.


Cold Men Young