Cocaine 80s explained

Cocaine 80's
Alias:The 80s
Years Active:2011–2015
Origin:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Past Members:No I.D.
Common
Jhené Aiko
Kevin Randolph
Anomaly
Makeba Riddick
Rob Kinelski
Sam Lewis
Anna Ugarte
Omar Loya
Blake Douglas
James Fauntleroy[1]

Cocaine 80's was an American hip hop collective founded in 2011, by record producer No I.D. With James Fauntleroy serving as lead singer on each song, the group has collectively released four full-length projects: The Pursuit EP (2011), Ghost Lady EP (2011), Express OG EP (2012) and The Flower of Life (2013).[2] [3]

History

On June 22, 2011, an extended play (EP) titled Cocaine 80s: The Pursuit, surfaced online.[4] The Pursuit EP features vocals from Steve Wyreman, Rob Kinelski, Kevin Randolph, James Fauntleroy, Makeba Riddick and more.[5] [6] On October 21, 2011, another EP was released, titled Cocaine 80s: Ghost Lady.[7] [8] In December 2011, Chicago-bred rapper Common released his ninth album, The Dreamer/The Believer. The album was produced entirely by No I.D. and features additional vocal from Makeba Riddick and James Fauntleroy, on several tracks. In October 2012, Jhené Aiko revealed to The Singers Room that she is recording a project with No I.D. and the rest of Cocaine 80s and that they would also be featured on her upcoming Def Jam debut, Souled Out: "Me and the Cocaine 80s is made up of musicians, singers and producers. I told them I wanted to be a part of the Cocaine 80s. I wanted to be the female voice of the group. They will be featured on 'Souled Out'. Yes, we are definitely working on a mixtape or album together. That is definitely in the works."[9] In June 2014, "To Love & Die", the first single from Aiko's debut album was released, which credits Cocaine 80s as the featured performers.

On June 21, 2024, The Pursuit was released on streaming services, under the artist name 'The 80s'.[10]

Discography

EPs

Cocaine 80s: The Pursuit (2011)
  1. "Nameless"
  2. "Summer Madness"
  3. "To Tell You the Truth"
  4. "Get You Some"
  5. "Not No More"
  6. "Nothing"
  7. "Anywhere but Here"
  8. "Like a Fool (Birdsong)"
Cocaine 80s: Ghost Lady (2011)
  1. "The Fall"
  2. "Six Feet Over"
  3. "Missing Me from Heaven"
  4. "Not No More (Part II)"
  5. "Tomorrow"
  6. "Loved to Death"
  7. "The Legend of the Heart"
Cocaine 80s: Express OG (2012)
  1. "Queen to Be"
  2. "Take My Keys"
  3. "This Can't Be a Crime"
  4. "Chain Glow"
  5. "Unchain Me / Love 3x"
  6. "Motivation"
Cocaine 80's: The Flower of Life (2013)
  1. "Kuro to Shiro"
  2. "The Distant River"
  3. "Ground"
  4. "The Sun and the Moon"
  5. "Fly Ass Pisces"
  6. "Higher Self"
  7. "Lucid"

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
USUS
R&B/HH
"To Love & Die"
2014Souled Out
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Where's the Love"[11] 2012NasLife Is Good
"Pain"[12] Mikkey HalstedCastro
"Higher"[13] The-Dream, Pusha T, MaseCruel Summer
"Enormous"[14] 2013HS87, Travis Scott, Kent MoneyAll I've Ever Dreamed Of
"The Neighborhood"2014Common, Lil HerbNobody's Smiling
"Young Hearts Run Free"Common

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jhene Aiko Previews 'Beautiful Ruin' With Cocaine 80s' Steve Wyreman (Video). Vibe. 9 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Cocaine 80s Release Free 'The Flower of Life' EP . Vibe . January 13, 2013 . January 15, 2013 . Rogulewski, Charley.
  3. Web site: New Music: Cocaine 80s (Feat. Common) "Motivation" . Vibe . May 30, 2012 . January 15, 2013 . Higgins, Keenan.
  4. Web site: Cocaine '80s - The Pursuit [Mixtape] - OnSMASH]. OnSMASH. 9 March 2015.
  5. Web site: No I.D. Presents: Cocaine 80s - The Pursuit Ep. DatPiff. 9 March 2015.
  6. Web site: ROCNATION - Cocaine 80s- "The Pursuit EP". 9 March 2015.
  7. Web site: Common & Cocaine 80's - Ghost Lady Ep. DatPiff. 9 March 2015.
  8. Web site: FreEP: Cocaine 80's - Ghost Lady - Get Right Music. 9 March 2015.
  9. Web site: Jhene Aiko Confirms Project With No I.D.'s Cocaine 80s [EXCLUSIVE]]. Singersroom. 2012-10-24. 2012-12-20.
  10. Web site: The Pursuit by The 80s. Spotify.
  11. Life Is Good . Nas . 2012 . liner . Def Jam Records.
  12. Web site: Mikkey Halsted - Castro (Mixtape) . 2DopeBoyz . Complex Media . August 13, 2012 . January 20, 2013 .
  13. Web site: Cruel Summer – Various Artists . . . October 6, 2012 . Jeffries, David.
  14. Web site: HS87 - All I've Ever Dreamed Of // Free Mixtape. DatPiff. Idle Media Inc. March 12, 2013. April 15, 2013.