For the latest Aa Friendbook entry, we sat down with B. Cool-Aid ahead of their spellbinding set at Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2024 at Paradiso. The duo—vocalist Pink Siifu and producer Ahwlee (pronounced ‘Ali’)—has been quietly reshaping the sonic landscape since 2015, blending funk, hip-hop, jazz, and soul into a sound that defies boundaries and radiates raw authenticity.
Rooted in collaboration, B. Cool-Aid is more than just a musical project; it’s a shared creative language. Together, they craft atmospheres that feel lived-in and expansive, threading narratives of Black joy, complexity, and community through every beat. With their latest project, Leather Blvd., they’ve built a world populated by an ensemble of collaborators that reflect the richness of their influences and the depth of their vision.
Whether performing live or in the studio, B. Cool-Aid’s partnership embodies a rare synergy: a balance of experimentation and groove that invites listeners into their orbit. In conversation, they spoke about the importance of preserving their roots while constantly exploring new sonic territories—an ethos that makes their work both timeless and undeniably of the moment.
Scroll to step into the world of B. Cool-Aid.
My name is: B. Cool-Aid
I’m also known as: Brown Cool Aid
I was born on: August 22nd 2017
My favorite color is: Brown
My favorite animal is: Panther
My favorite food is: Homemade
My favorite movie is: Boomerang
My favorite song is: Dwele – Subject
I don’t like: Fake Leather
I am good at: Vibin’
When in Amsterdam, you will find me at: The Peepshow
A quality of mine I want to strengthen: Music & Fatherhood
The best advice I’ve ever received: Don’t Fk Around
A recent compliment that made me happy: Sounds Good
A moment that changed me: Geneva with Roy Ayers
An experience that has taught me a lot: Travelling the World
Who are you? Black men tryna keep our dick hard in this cold harsh world
What inspires you? LIFE
What are you passionate about? Love
What attracted you to your craft? The lifestyle
How do you find balance? From within
How do you practice self-care? Taking time
My message to all of you: DON’T BE AFRAID TO LOVE YOURSELF.
