Hear An Uncovered Malcolm London + Kweku Collins Track on the LTAB 2018 Mixtape
"Always bout my bills, no Bill Cosby."
The only things certain are death and taxes. Just below that are other things we can begin to count on every year, the LTAB mixtape has become one of those things. For the last few years, Young Chicago Authors, has put together a free mixtape to coincide with their annual youth poetry slam, Louder Than A Bomb. This year's mixtape includes an almost overwhelming 26 tracks from familiar as well as unfamiliar names ranging from Femdot and Matt Muse to Aeon Moore and Loona Dae. Also included is an uncovered collaboration from Malcolm London and Kweku Collins.
I do remember Malcolm and Kweku recording this in the Closed Sessions C-Room, I believe it was very close to the time Kweku started coming around. I don't really remember much outside of that, and honestly totally forgot about this song. This is actually the first time I've heard it, and I fucking dig it.
Outside of the song's quality, it's just dope to see this record come to life via the LTAB mixtape. Good mixtapes include rarities and b-sides, and YCA is keeping that spirit alive. Peep the full mixtape below, you might just find a new favorite.
Kembe X Returns with Fierce "Goofass"
"It's plain to see there's a void under your fitted caps."
Kembe X's talent has never been a question. Since his debut Self-Rule in 2012, Kembe X has turned in great on-record performances, as well as thought provoking lyrics and story-telling. I think what puzzles fans the most, is the lack of consistent new material. I was looking on social media after Kembe X dropped his latest record, "Goofass" and many of the tweeters remarked something to the extent of "Kembe's back" or "Kembe returns".... While some artists "return", others never leave by releasing new content with regularity (music, videos, other forms of content). I'm not saying one is better than the other, but I do think that Kembe is much better than his status would indicate. His skills are on full display here, both in the bars he delivers as well as the way in which he delivers them.
This is a strong fucking record right here. Enjoy it. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next one.