Scheme has had one “Helluva Year” in 2010. He released a deluxe edition of Same Rebel New Cause, several supporting videos, and gained respect and acclaim navigating through Chicago’s bubbling indie music scene. Scheme also set himself up for a nice 2011 with a new project lined up with DJ RTC, as well as forthcoming releases featuring Scheme alongside artists such as Fashawn, Buff1, Esso, DJ Babu, and others. To put a final stamp on the year that was, Scheme decided to partner with DJs Scend and Stefan Ponce for Helluva Year The Mixtape.
The project is broken into two parts, one handled by DJ Scend, the other controlled by Stefan Ponce. Scheme gave both DJs access to his entire catalog, letting them choose what songs to include, and how they wanted to flip them. The project contains 6 unreleased songs, 4 freestyles that Scheme has put over the last 12 months, as well as 3 new remixes. It also includes his collaboration with YP and Kamilah Sumner, “Just Maybe” as well as the track that started it all, “Helluva Year” featuring Emilio Rojas and Astonish that was part of Closed Sessions Vol. 1.
“I’ve honestly had one Helluva Year,” Scheme told me. “It only felt right to do something like this before the year ended.”
The download link and tracklist are below.
Download Scheme: Helluva Year (mixed by DJ Scend and DJ Stefan Ponce)
“This mixtape is a token of appreciation to all my fans who have been supporting me with my projects last year and this ear. The Manifesto EP, SRNC (Mixtape), SRNC (Deluxe Edition) have been projects that have meant a lot to me, and I appreciate the support from the fans, blogs, sites, producers, writers, columnists, artists, and everyone who has given them a listen. Thank you.”
