Cool Calm Pete talks about getting old in this new single from Modern Shark, available now via Bandcamp.

A free album from Cool Calm Pete? Tell us more, Modern Shark Records…..

Today we have a new project from indie hip hop’s favorite recluse: COOL CALM PETE! It’s a 60-minute mix, a blend, a mixtape of sorts. A mixed tape, if you will.

It’s called ‘Over You’ and Pete describes it as the “original soundtrack” to “a make believe film.” I would call it a nicely-blended collection of beautiful, (and sometimes sad) love songs that makes for a great listen. “Over You” is presented in its original format, without commercial interruption, by MODERN SHARK, the new label owned and operated by Baje One of JUNK SCIENCE.

Cool Calm Pete – “Over You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”

Baje One of Junk Science celebrates the launch of his new label, Modern Shark, with a free 4 song sampler including new music from Junk Science, Cool Calm Pete, Serengeti, Tone Tank & More. The label’s first full release will be the new Junk Science album, A Miraculous Kind Of Machine, which will be out on May 25^th, available digitally and in quality record stores worldwide. Peep their website @ ModernShark.Com.

Modern Shark Label Sampler

Modern Shark Sampler Tracklist:
1. TWEE  by Serengeti & J. Howells Werthman
2. MILLINS  by Junk Science & Cool Calm Pete
3. FORTIES  by Tone Tank & Scott Thorough
4. SOME AIR  by J. Howells Werthman

    Lost surprisingly is a release that is a glimmering pearl trapped beneath a sea of crappy releases. The fact that it effortlessly combines Pete’s charisma with marvelous production alone speaks in volumes. The title track, “Lost”, beautifully blends Pete’s mellow flow with a beat that feels like it should be the soundtrack to when one walks along the beach with their significant other. “Two A.M.” is probably the perfect meshing of Pete’s style, with a groovy sample juxtaposed with some poignant chops and head snapping drums. “The List” couples Pete’s calm shit talking with a breezy beat that morphs into a true headrocker that isn’t to be missed.

     Pete’s production isn’t the only high point of the album, as many of the guests contribute noteworthy spots to this well planned release. When Thirsten Howl III wreaks of his signature style amongst the Doc Strange funk concoction “F#$%@#$%ck Yooouuuu”, the album takes a turn into interesting, yet welcomed territory. Punctuated with Lathia Black delivering a soulful 70′s style chorus to the tune of “Fuck You” Pete “keeps them hoochies bouncing/grab them titties” with his cool ass flow. DJ Pre and Jaymanila join their Babbletron compadre’ on “New Jack Biddie” as Pre’s dirty boom bap production takes the album back to the Babbletron roots. Pre also delivers astonishing backdrops on the three movement dating joint aptly titled “Dinner and a Movie.” Not to be outdone, Snafu of Junk Science sandwiches smattering drum patterns and a wicked guitar sample amongst Pete’s straightforward stylings on the proficient “Cool Calm Science”.

     Although “Brush P.S.A.” is eerily reminiscent of People Under the Stairs super cheesy yet fun “Taste the Fruit” and Pete’s flow is at times eerily reminiscent of the effortlessly dope Slick Rick, Lost is an album that shines. Unfortunately, with the way mainstream hip-hop is shoved down our collective throats, this album won’t reach an audience that will appreciate it. Which is truly a tragedy considering how solid this album is from front to back. Though not a classic Lost is an album that trumps many of the releases this year and, if given a chance, could raise quite a few eyebrows in the industry.