The Cool Table project has been in the works since early 2005. Starting off as more of an inside joke than a serious hip-hop ensemble, Amsterdam linked forces with Abolish to form the group after coming home from a year of college in Eugene. The joke would be on them. After putting out back-to-back mixtapes in the summers of 2005 & 2006, the duo finally felt the demand from the fans to put out an album. The result? You Can’t Sit Here, Amsterdam’s innovative brainchild & the group’s first full-length effort to date. The album drops in August, featuring guest appearances from Only-One (of Sandpeople), Iznis, The Kid Espi & Hot In Pursuit.
In the pursuit of totalitarian creativity, they decided to pen an original and completely conceptual album, drawing inspiration from the most entertaining and tongue-in-cheek high school movies of the late 80’s and 90’s. The duo quickly paved the way for their sound by choosing larger-than-life beats & penning clever lyrics centered around typical school daze themes.
While the two emcees come from very different backgrounds and represent different areas of the West Coast, they effuse personality at the drop of a dime and remain dedicated to making good music both within and outside of The Cool Table theme. Amsterdam’s debut solo album Terminology is currently available in stores & online. Both emcees pride themselves on their versatility and regard their solo music as testament to that.
The Cool Table has played over 100 shows in their small lifetime, including opening slots for the likes of E-40, Twista, Tech-N9ne, Andre Nickatina, Sweatshop Union, Blue Scholars, Cunninlynguists, Pack FM, Living Legends, Moka Only (formerly of Swollen Members), Myka Nyne, Cool Nutz & DJ Chill, Grayskul, Braille, Illmaculate, Sandpeople, Stepcousins (Macklemore & Xperience) and more. Tour dates & more info coming soon, be sure to check back or email amsterdam34@gmail.com for more. Ups.
The Cool Table performing "Dazed & Confused" @ Sweatshop Union 3
The Garden performing "Fuck The Police" @ Sweatshop Union 3
hey gabe! haven't heard/talked to you for aGes!!! i live up in seattle now. ever come up, lets meet up for drinks! rainchecks aren't supposed to last two years, lol!!! .tj.
Any chance of a Seattle show? I fore one think a Cool Table/Sandpeople show would be sick. Maybe throw in some Macklemore, just a thought. keep it real
will do, the content matter collection has been going slow because i've been so busy, i might end up switching out female characters fo sho hahaha! we'll see. hope all is well homie and keep in touch bro.
Wutup cool, just moved here to Bend and linkin up with some artists. Im likin the sounds gotta cop the album soon. Came from Sacramento, CA where I produce for the Dirt Merchants. (www.myspace.com/dirtmerchants) Peep some more beats at (http://www.hiphopcrack.com/rufnek-beats). If you need a couple few heaters feel free to hit me up. Not lookin for loot so no worries there. Keep bangin em out - B.
Yo man, I cant find your Cd?! I looked at ranch in salem and they didnt know who the table was! I was like what? You gotta be jokin. So, Im bout to drive to bend if I have Too! lol! Where do i get It?
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well well well look who is finally coming to my town. Hope to see you tonight. Ill be comin throuhg John Henrys so look for me. If your not to cool for a fan we can grab a drink.
just want to give a shout out to u bro for letting me ride in your trunk durring high school!!!! means alot. props for being on the radio lastnight.....
