The Cool Kids x Async NFT Drop

Art Direction, Production

The Pre-School Collection is a first-of-its-kind visual and audio generative collection of 1000 unique NFTs. Each NFT is a unique 1 of 1 work of art, as well as a unique 1 of 1 audio song produced by rap legends—Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish. The elements that make up the audio song are a unique track composed just for this NFT collection in collaboration with visual and audio studio, Async Art.

About the Project

The Cool Kids are your favorite rapper’s favorite rappers! They’re the OG influencers of hip-hop’s golden past and known for bringing the Chicago hip-hop scene into the digital age. Before Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks slid into each other’s MySpace DMs back in 2005, there was no way you could just be a regular kid and rap about self-expression and individualism. The guys hit the scene with some inclusive “be yourself and do your own shit” type of message—and nothing’s really changed. To commemorate TCK’s return to the hip-hop scene, Inglish and Rock have partnered with OneOf to release their genesis NFT collection, “Pre-Weird”. Interpreted from “Before Shit Got Weird”, the NFTs comprise unique artworks of isometric shapes representing the city of Chicago, the pair’s visions of alternate realities, and inspiration from their upbringing.

 These NFTs are part of the “Pre-School Collection”—the second NFT collection from The Cool Kids that celebrates the duo’s series of “Night School” concerts through 12 cities in 2023. The Pre-School Collection is a first-of-its-kind visual and audio generative collection of 1000 unique NFTs. Each NFT is a unique 1 of 1 work of art, as well as a unique 1 of 1 audio song produced by rap legends—Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish. The elements that make up the audio song are a unique track composed just for this NFT collection in collaboration with visual and audio studio, Async Art.

  • 500 Generative NFTs minted
  • Each song was composed via the correspoding asset on the artwork.
    • Streets Colors = Which Bassline Stem
    • Roof Design= Different Hit Hat Pattern  
    • Street Assets = Different Vocal pattern
    • Building Shape = Instrumental melody
    • Store front sign – Alternate Drum Stem
  • Each Music Track and Visual Image was completely unique with over 500 Variations.
  • https://nftnow.com/videos/how-the-cool-kids-new-nft-project-is-elevating-hip-hop/

Behind the Drop

Drop 1: Before the Weird

Drop 2: Pre-School

Each Piece had a Musical Element Attached to it

Each element had a randomized weight; creating a remixed, generative music and visual collection. Completely unique to each NFT Holder.

Project Inspiration