The In Crowd (Kidz in the Hall album)

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The In Crowd
Kidz in the Hall - The In Crowd Cover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 13, 2008
Genre Alternative hip hop, midwest hip hop
Label Duck Down Records Koch
Producer Double-O
Black Milk
Kidz in the Hall chronology
School Was My Hustle
(2006)
The In Crowd
(2008)
Land of Make Believe
(2010)
Singles from The In Crowd
  1. "Drivin' Down the Block (Low End Theory)"
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The In Crowd is the second album by Kidz in the Hall, released on May 13, 2008 on Duck Down Records. The first single released was "Drivin' Down the Block". [8]

Contents

The album received mostly favourable reviews from critics who cited it to be an improvement on their debut, with Double-0's production in particular receiving credit.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Blackout" Double-O, DJ G.I. Joe2:35
2."Paper Trail" (featuring Phonte)Double-O3:54
3."Drivin' Down the Block (featuring Masta Ace)"Double-O4:02
4."Lucifer's Joyride" (featuring Travie McCoy)Double-O3:26
5."Snob Hop" (featuring Camp Lo)Double-O3:35
6."Mr. Alldatshit" (featuring Donnis & Chip tha Ripper)Double-O4:01
7."Love Hangover" (featuring Estelle)Double-O4:06
8."Let Your Hair Down" (featuring Skyzoo & Lil Eddie)Double-O4:36
9."Middle of the Map (Part 1)" (featuring Fooch) Black Milk, Double-O2:28
10."Middle of the Map (Part 2)" (featuring Black Milk & Guilty Simpson)Double-O2:38
11."The In Crowd" (featuring Tim William)Double-O4:03
12."The Pledge" (featuring Sean Price & Buckshot)Double-O4:32
13."Inner Me"Double-O5:06
14."Drivin' Down the Block (Low End Theory)" (Remix) (featuring Pusha T, Bun B & The Cool Kids) (Bonus Track)Double-O4:05
15."God Bless" (Bonus Track)Double-O3:31
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
16."Cool, Relax" (featuring Jay Electronica) Just Blaze, DJ Green Lantern 4:38
17."Love Hangover" (House Remix) (featuring Estelle) Fred Falke 3:45
18."Love Hangover" (Instrumental)Double-O4:07
19."Drivin' Down The Block (Low End Theory)" (Instrumental)Double-O3:25

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References

  1. URB review [ permanent dead link ]
  2. RapReviews review
  3. Metacritic review
  4. SPIN review
  5. "DJBooth.net review". Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  6. Okayplayer review Archived 2008-05-03 at the Wayback Machine
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