I love it when projects get released without any real prior warning. Take the third instalment of the exquisite Lice series, which Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman have been treating us to for the last couple of years. Friday saw its arrival without much hype building, except for an IG post from Aesop Rock, which pictured him and Sand with the caption “What are you doing Friday? #3”. Read the rest of this entry »
Check out the latest joint from the ever-dope Nolan the Ninja – Modesty. Featuring appearances from Quelle Chris and Denmark Vessey, who also produced the track, Modesty is taken from Nolan’s forthcoming YEN project, which is due out on 22 September on Soulspazm.
Uncommon Nasa has a new album on the way, which is his fourth studio album and the first one he has produced entirely himself. Written at Night is the title track from the LP and also the first glimpse we have had of the project. billy woods and Quelle Chris feature on this one, with the rest of the album featuring the likes of Guilty Simpson, Open Mike Eagle and a welcome appearance from Strange U’s, King Kashmere. More news on the album as it comes, but for now you can stream Written at Night below. Read the rest of this entry »
Quelle Chris has also released one of my favourite albums of the year so far, in the form of Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often. Last week saw the release of the next video from the album, which sees Chris teaming up with his buddy/himself (played by Don Will). The album is out now via Mello Music Group.
New video from SonnyJim and his excellent Mud in my Malbec LP. This time it’s one of my favourites from the album, Dorchester featuring the inimitable Quelle Chris. Great animation style in the video too, courtesy of Ewen Farr, who reinterprets a classic Pulp Fiction scene. It was premiered over on Pigeons & Planes on Wednesday.
New album and a new video from Quelle Chris, as he releases the deservedly hyped, Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often and this accompanying video for Birthdaze.
There is a cameo from long term partner in crime, Jean Grae, as well as some nice shooting by Dunce Videos. The album is out today on Mello Music Group and you can cop it here. I recently interviewed Quelle Chris for Grown Up Rap, which you can find here.
It was only last week Quelle Chris dropped a new video and now he is back with the next leak from his new album, Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often. Featuring fellow Detroit resident and rap connoisseur, House Shoes, BS Vibes is produced by Chris Keys. The LP is due out on 10 February and you can pre-order it here. Read the rest of this entry »
Quelle Chris is due to release his new album in the not too distant future and to get us all in the mood, this week he dropped a video for one of the new tracks. Featuring fellow collaborator Cavalier, as well as all round musical dynamo Suzi Analogue, Calm Before is a prime example of Chris’ ingenuity, both behind the boards and on the mic. More news on the album as and when.
New video from Cavalier and Iman Omari’s collaborative EP, which was released back in September. Tuck & Roll features a guest verse from Quelle Chris and can be downloaded, along with the rest of the Lemonade EP, over at Bandcamp.
One of my favourite of rap’s oddballs released a stand alone track for free the other day. Quelle Chris, obviously getting into the festive spirit, dropped off Buddies, which is produced by Ayepee. You can stream the track below and downloads are available here. Read the rest of this entry »
