Posted by Pennsylvania artist Ant Kelly and FACES team up on “Curating Cookies,” a 12-track project that showcases the growth of their creative bond. Their connection began through visual art, with Ant Kelly being a fan of FACES’ artwork. That artistic kinship grew into a mentorship centered on painting, during which Ant Kelly discovered FACES’ natural skill for rapping, allowing their creative journey to move seamlessly from canvas to microphone.
This eventually led to their first musical collaboration on Ant Kelly’s “ST33ZYLICC” album, where FACES appeared on the track “ViSiON SCREWED” alongside DJ Krooked, DB Consigliere, and Yung Simmie. The record struck a chord with listeners, signaling a natural chemistry behind the scenes. In the wake of its reception, Ant Kelly recognized the opportunity for a proper collaborative debut, which led to the making of “Curating Cookies.”
The concept behind “Curating Cookies” was born during a strategic conversation between Ant Kelly and FACES, where reflection evolved into vision. Ant Kelly drew a parallel between his team’s steady rise in music and the evolution of the Cookies cannabis brand; two journeys defined by trial and error, patience, and the pursuit of quality. From experimenting with the right “strain” to building trusted distribution and aligning with the right people, the comparison resonated. That metaphor became the blueprint for the project: a carefully curated selection of records, each representing a refined product, collectively forming a cohesive, purposeful release.
The self-titled track opens the project by immediately establishing the tone. Anchored by SketchTurner’s funktastic production, Ant Kelly moves with assurance, setting the album in motion at a point where vision, sound, and execution fully align.
“Watch Your Posture” finds FACES pulling double duty on both production and the microphone, while an unexpected appearance from Brooklyn emcee The Bad Seed adds another layer of texture. The collaboration bridges distinct styles and lived perspectives, allowing each voice to occupy its own space without crowding the record. Together, they shape a track that feels grounded yet dynamic, unified by contrast and strengthened by the convergence of different paths.
FACES’ production on “Rampage 1986” showcases his sonic range, revealing a confident command behind the boards. A slick piano melody anchors the track, adding a sense of style and finesse over a drum-filled soundscape. Both FACES and Ant Kelly play off the instrumentation with natural fluidity, turning the record into an open-floor cypher where ideas flow freely and nothing feels off-limits.
Ant Kelly and The Bad Seed reconnect on “Highway,” a gritty, tension-filled track produced by DJ Krooked that leans into a darker lane. Where their previous collaboration balanced contrast and perspective, this record embraces weight and urgency, unfolding like a late-night drive through heavy traffic. DJ Krooked’s grimy boom-bap production fuels the momentum, giving both artists space to navigate the track with purpose, trading bars that cut through the haze while maintaining control of the wheel.
With production by FACES, SketchTurner, DJ Krooked, and DJ Mello Rasheed, and guest verses from The Bad Seed, AU, and FlyG, “Curating Cookies” delivers exactly what it intended: a carefully crafted journey through sound, designed to leave listeners with a heavy buzz from start to finish. “Curating Cookies” is now available on all digital streaming platforms. Tap in today for a listen! For more music-related news and all future releases, follow Ant Kelly and FACES by clicking the links below.
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