I’m sure that almost any reader will agree with me that The Roots are one of Hip Hop’s most beloved groups, some of the most respected musicians playing the genre, and the top Hip Hop band of all time. However, for the longest time there was little challenge to these titles, simply because Hip Hop bands were largely non-existent. Now, I’m not saying that Chicago’s O’My’s are on the level of The Legendary Roots Crew. What I am saying is that The Roots are no longer the only pillar within the category of Hip Hop band. A new movement has emerged with groups like The O’My’s, Kids These Days, Phony PPL and others producing music that blends Hip Hop with rock, funk, jazz and soul influences. As a result, I couldn’t be happier.

“Living Wrong” is The O’My’s latest offering from their upcoming Chicago Style mixtape. The project is being created in tandem with production duo Blended Babies and there will be a release party this Friday, 4/20 (!), at Reggie’s. The track features horn from Kids These Day’s Nico Segal and a verse from the Ism himself, rounding out the group’s soulful vocals for one hell of a track. Listen below, look for Chicago Style soon, and grab their EP Potty Mouth on Itunes if you want more.

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