Released March 15, 2013 Length 46:01 Release date 15 March 2013 | Recorded 2012 Artist Jenni Pulos Label Jenni Pulos | |
Producer P-Lee FreshRon Steele Jr. Genres Hip hop music, Children's music | ||
Old School Kids Beats is the debut album by children's singer Jenni Pulos released on March 15, 2013. The record was independently issued by Pulos, who worked with the online music store CD Baby for the release. A children's music and hip hop album, its sound was influenced by the music Pulos grew up with. The album features guest appearances from numerous musicians, including her husband Jonathan Nassos.
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Development
Pulos expressed interest in creating a children's music album after revealing her pregnancy in 2012. In an interview with Chicago Splash, she stated that she had "wanted to do a children's album even before [she] had [her] daughter, Alianna". The record serves as a "throwback" to the rap music from her generation, but with the addition of "great messages for kids" within the lyrics. The singer also backed her decision by calling herself "the poster child" for not "let[ting] people discourage [her] dreams". For the record, Pulos wrote each of the album's 13 songs and worked with producers DJ Parker Lee (under the alias P-Lee Fresh) and Ron Steele Jr; the recording sessions took place solely in Chicago throughout 2012.
Promotion
A music video for "Poo in the Potty" was filmed and released in 2015, nearly two years after the album's release. It was broadcast live on television during the season eight finale of Flipping Out on August 19, 2015.
Critical reception
Old School Kids Beats was well received by music critics. A staff member form Celebrity Parents Magazine applauded Pulos' debut and stated: "It’s a fun album for kids and will have parents waxing nostalgic about old school hip hop–while their kid is pooing on the potty."
Songs
1The Birthday Dance2:25
2Abc Jam (feat Annelise Steele)3:20
3Poo in the Potty (feat P-Lee)1:58