[Video] Alex Wiley: "Earfucked"
June 4th is coming up soon, and with that, Alex Wiley's debut Club Wiley with our homies, Closed Sessions. With hip hop circles amped for the mixtape drop, Wiley and released the video for "Earfucked" today. Directed by ENDOCOLOR, the video features the rapper engulfed in a smoke-filled room, Super Soakers filled with 40s, car donuts in an empty parking lot, shenanigans in a baseball field, and paintballs shot at statue busts.
You can check the video out for "Earfucked" below. Closed Sessions and Alex Wiley also created a 3D flash viewer of the Club Wiley package, complete with the front and back covers, inside flap, and CD, which was a cool touch to enhance the mixtape's release. Reminder: Club Wiley drops on June 4th with the release party happening on June 6th. Details for the party are here.
http://youtu.be/404iX7vCclk
Alex Wiley: "Creepin" (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
The hype continues growing for Chicago's own Alex Wiley and his debut mixtape, Club Wiley. Our homies at Closed Sessions released this hot new track, "Creepin," just now. Featuring Freddie Gibbs with production by Hippie Sabotage, "Creepin" is a great song to help us bide our time while we await the full mixtape release. Club Wiley is coming out on June 4th, with the official release party taking place on June 6th at Lincoln Hall with ShowYouSuck, Kembe X, Caleb James, St. Millie, Taylor Bennett, and Jean Deaux. Check the track out below.
Alex Wiley: "Icky Woods" (feat. Action Bronson)
First off, let me tell you that anybody who references Icky Woods or the infamous "Icky Shuffle" wins me over almost immediately. It doesn't hurt that the two emcees in this record happen to rap really good too and to top it all off, the instrumental was produced by Thelonious Martin. This is a can't-lose situation. Stream this fire below and stay tune the #ClubWiley takeover in the month of May as he'll be unleashing new singles and videos through Closed Sessions, leading up to the project's release.
[Audio] Alex Wiley Interview On Closed Sessions Radio
Alex Wiley called in to Closed Sessions Radio yesterday, speaking to JR Bang and DJ RTC about his upcoming debut ClubWiley. Wiley said that the project is very close to being completed, and that fans who pick up the project will get the full scope of his sound and his musical goals. Alex also speaks on being the first artist signed to the Closed Sessions label, features for the project and more. Listen and download the interview below.
Listen to Closed Sessions Radio every Friday from 11AM-1PM on windycityunderground.com.
Alex Wiley: "Swish" (prod by Rozart)
"Closed Sessions, went to school and learned no lessons."
Alex Wiley is still putting the finishing touches on his solo debut, ClubWiley. While he continues to work on the record, he has been feeding the streets with new records and loose cuts. Today we get the recently recorded, “Swish”, which is produced by up and coming Chicago native, Rozart. Grab "Swish" below.
If you’re in Chicago this weekend, come by Jugrnaut on Saturday from 6pm-8pm for the ClubWiley listening party. We’ll be playing the records, and sharing info on the forthcoming release. ClubWiley will drop in early 2013 via Closed Sessions, and includes production and features from Stefan Ponce, Rozart, Hippie Sabotage, GLC, Chance The Rapper, Raekwon, Freddie Gibbs and more. See the flyer below.
[RH Events] Alex Wiley's #ClubWiley Listening Party
Alex Wiley has been working since the spring on his proper debut project, ClubWiley. The album will be out in early 2013, and Alex is giving an early listen to cuts this Saturday at Jugrnaut from 6-8pm. Come through and hear what he's been working on, and cop some of Jugrnaut's newest gear. Full flyer and info is below.
[Interview] RH First Look: Alex Wiley
Alex Wiley has been working hard lately. The Southside MC has been busy for the better part of 2012 garnering followers through a steady flow of videos and songs online and collaborations with Kembe X and a host of other Chicago artists. Wiley is now looking to drop his own solo project, one that has gone through several changes throughout the last few months. What originally started as an EP under the name Village Up, has transformed several times during endless recording at SoundScape Studios, where I recent met and spoke with the budding emcee. To be sure, Wiley was due for a nap. Luckily, I was able to catch him just before he curled up on the couch, exhausted from a long day.
That Wiley sleeps at all may be the most surprising thing. The high-energy emcee can be found around town rapping in a Santa suit like he did onstage at Chance The Rapper's AcidRap Live show at The Metro November 23, or chopping up philosophies on the intricacies of the perfect taco bar, which he has plans to unveil somewhere in the near future. A glance at Wiley's robust Twitter feed could make anyone wonder if the kid sleeps at all. Since releasing #MoPurp with Chance and Kembe earlier this year, a video for which has garnered over 75,000 YouTube views in just under six months, Wiley has set about making his mark on the Chicago scene and beyond and is nearing the release of his debut project, Club Wiley, which has spanned almost a full year of his progression and is set to drop early 2013 via the indie label, Closed Sessions.
Also, if you're in Chicago, catch an early sampling of Wiley's forthcoming debut, ClubWiley, on January 5th at Jugrnaut at 427 S. Dearborn from 6-8 PM.
words and interview by Jake Krzeczowski.
[RH TV] Freestyle In The Park: The New Class
Last month we hosted a special edition of Digital Freshness featuring only local talent under the age of 21. The purpose was to showcase the new crop of Chicago artists, and give them a chance to prove themselves in front of a live audience. The show was great, with everyone putting on a strong performance. Before the show we got all the participating emcees together for a little cipher, which goes back to our Freestyle In The Park days. Check out the video below featuring Caleb James, Kembe X, Alex Wiley, Calez, Legit, St. Millie, and Chance The Rapper.
The video was shot by Elijah Alvarado and edited by Andrew Zeiter. Special thanks to Jugrnaut and SoundScape for hosting Digital Freshness with us.