Few rappers, if any, can hold a candle to the influence and staying power of Kool Keith. The veteran emcee "s career spans over two decades, beginning with the release of Ultramagnetic MCs "Critical Beatdown in 1988, and includes a string of heralded solo releases. With each of those projects the Bronx-born rapper has solidified himself as one of the most intriguing characters in music and now, his latest album, Love & Danger, will be released on June 5th viaJunkadelic Music. Today, Kool Keith is excited to release the album "s latest single, "Extra Thoughts," featuring The I.M.O.

"Extra Thoughts," produced by DJ Junkaz Lou, is built over a minimalist kick-and-snare production, with accents of psychedelic blips, beeps, and chimes that keep things interesting. It "s a perfect fit for Kool Keith, who delivers a laid-back, stream-of-consciousness flow on a topic that few others than Kool Keith would or could attempt. "This song is about the inspiration of thoughts," says Kool Keith, in a purposefully vague tone. "Thoughts come like a million basketballs dropping out of the sky, but it?s the extra thoughts that count."

In addition to the new single, Kool Keith recently sat down with VICE for an interview with the outlet "s newly launched YouTube series, Noisey Rap Show. The show is hosted by Kool A.D. of Das Racist, who caught up with Kool Keith at the Sweetwater Tavern in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to discuss Keith "s pioneering of horrorcore and pornocore, the dirtiest track Keith ever wrote, and so much more.

Download "Extra Thoughts" Ft. The I.M.O. here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Kool_Keith-Extra_Thoughts_Ft_The_IMO.mp3

Watch Kool Keith "s interview with VICE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndbFp7RzeMI