Be Cool by LDM & D' SPLIF Click: A Genre-Bending Ride That Still Hits
Man, Be Cool is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released back in 2007 outta Denmark, this thing’s got layers—Hip Hop grit, Funk/Soul vibes, Reggae warmth, and Ragga swagger all mashed together like your favorite late-night snack. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t have soul. And when Patric Angelo Mervyn Thompson (yeah, try saying THAT five times fast) steps in with his lead vocals? You feel it. Like, deep-down-in-your-chest feel it.
Let me break it down for ya. The album kicks off strong with tracks like “Unity Remix” and “Friday Night,” but the two cuts I can’t get outta my head are “Be Cool” and “Time Bomb.”
“Be Cool” hits different, man. It’s smooth yet punchy, with Martha Skytte Jensen’s vocals sliding over the beat like butter on toast. There’s just something about how she sings—it’s confident but chill, like she’s whispering secrets only you’re cool enough to hear. And then there’s LDM jumping in with bars that slap harder than a summer fly. It’s impossible not to nod along or crack a smile while listening. Feels like cruising down an open road at sunset, windows down, no plans. Pure vibe.
Then there’s “Time Bomb.” Whoa. This track flips the script entirely. Joseph Agami’s rap game comes through loud and clear here, sharp as ever, while Venera Husjainova adds these hauntingly sweet harmonies that give me goosebumps every time. The production’s tight too—basslines so thick they could double as furniture. Every listen feels like discovering something new, some little detail you missed before. Honestly, it’s kinda wild how much depth they packed into three-and-a-half minutes.
But what makes Be Cool stick isn’t just the music; it’s the energy behind it. These guys weren’t chasing trends—they were making art from their hearts. Sure, Denmark might seem like an odd spot for a project blending Hip Hop, Reggae, and Ragga, but maybe that’s why it works. They didn’t care about fitting in; they cared about standing out. You can tell everyone involved poured pieces of themselves into this record, and it shows.
So yeah, Be Cool ain’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. Some folks might find it messy, others might say it tries too hard to mix genres. But honestly? That’s what makes it unforgettable. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically itself. Listening to it now feels like finding an old Polaroid picture tucked inside a book—you remember exactly where you were when you first heard it.
Here’s the kicker though: I bet none of ‘em thought we’d still be talking about this gem almost two decades later. Life’s funny like that sometimes. So grab your headphones, hit play, and let yourself get lost in it. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
