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[Video] Netherfriends: "Sex Beat" (feat. Chandler London)

Chicago transplant and current in-house producer at Kimball House Netherfriends has been making a name for himself all summer around the Windy City with experimental production and raucous live performances with the likes of Chandler London, Impolite Society and more. Today, Netherfriends teams up with London again to take a spin behind the mic on "Sex Beat" off his Kanye West sample album, Netherfriends Goes West, due out soon. Check out the video below.

http://youtu.be/wvmeU6iO5pI

by Jake Krzeczowski

[EP] Netherfriends: "Kind of Buzzed vol. 3"

The third installment of Netherfriends' Kind of Buzzed project is here. Featuring Chandler London, Grade Aplus, Cody DeCamry, and The Dutchmaster rapping over Netherfriends' beats, Kind of Buzzed vol. 3 adds the extra element of mushrooms into the equation. Kind of Buzzed vol. 3 was recorded over the summer in the Kimball House backyard in front of friends and associates during a barbecue.

With the 6th volume recorded last week, keep your eyes peeled for the last three volumes over the next few weeks. If you've somehow missed out on Volume 1 and Volume 2, you can download them together or separately with Volume 3 on Netherfriends' Official Bandcamp.

by Geoff Henao

[RH Premiere] Netherfriends: "Shrooms Freestyle" (feat. Chandler London)

Netherfriends' evolving Kind of Buzzed concept has been pretty popular, attracting a good mix of musicians and acclaim, demonstrated by Netherfriends' in-store performance at Jugrnaut earlier this month for the Kind of Buzzed vol. 5 recording. Back in July, Netherfriends recorded Kind of Buzzed vol. 3 in the Kimball House backyard alongside Chandler London, Grade Aplus, and Cody DeCamry.

Today, we're premiering the first release from that recording, "Shrooms Freestyle" with young Chandler. With the established concept of Netherfriends' improvised instrumentation paired with rappers' freestyles, an extra element was introduced: psilocybin mushrooms. While Chandler was under the influence (kind of buzzed, so to speak) at the beginning of the song, you can hear the effect the shrooms had on his freestyle. Say what you will about illicit drug use; it's still impressive for the musicians function enough to rap at the level they were able to for Kind of Buzzed vol. 3.

Netherfriends will be performing at the Subterranean tonight alongside indie bands When Clouds Attack and The Octopus Project. Tickets for the show can be bought here. The Summer of Netherfriends is preparing to close out with a bang, so continue paying attention.

by Geoff Henao

Netherfriends: "Kind of Buzzed vol. 2"

Following the previous drops of Chandler London's "Ode to Joy Freestyle" and Swords the Ronin's "Black Belt Freestyle," Netherfriends' second entry in his freestyle/improvised series, Kind of Buzzed, is upon us. Featuring the aforementioned rappers and LOD/#100Trill rapper Grade Aplus and Second City Citizen member Rich Jones, Kind of Buzzed vol. 2 features a mastered mix of the set that was recorded live at Cafe Mustache last month. As the series continues to grow, Netherfriends is offering a range of rappers a platform to showcase their talents over original instrumentation while also allowing outside audiences a glimpse at how the magic happens.

If you want to be a part of that magic, make sure you attend the live recording of Netherfriends' Kind of Buzzed vol. 4 at Jugrnaut on August 16th. If you can't attend, the least you can do is check out the listening/release party for Kind of Buzzed vol. 2 tonight at the aforementioned Cafe Mustache, complete with a live beat/freestyle set. Who knows? Maybe you can be featured on a future Kind of Buzzed installment.

by Geoff Henao

[RH Premiere] Netherfriends: "Ode to Joy Freestyle" (feat. Chandler London)

The Summer of Netherfriends continues with a mastered (!) version of Chandler London's and Netherfriend's "Ode to Joy Freestyle" from the latter's live recording of Kind of Buzzed vol. 2 at Cafe Mustache last month. Chandler's talent for free word association is demonstrated to its fullest on this song. Chandler's vocals are backed up by a very funky, synth-heavy beat from Netherfriends.

You can listen to "Ode to Joy Freestyle" below, and if you're daring enough, you can check out the cinema verite live footage I shot of the performance. (Trust me, the mastered version is a lot better than the video, haha!)

http://youtu.be/I1sBIEa-s4g

by Geoff Henao

Chandler London X Cocky: "2 Different Sides" (prod. by Na$im Williams X Doc Da Mindbenda)

Chandler London and Cocky teamed up on this beat co-produced by Na$im Williams and Doc Da Mindbenda. The Na$im and Doc beat has a haunting sound to it that perfectly complements the single artwork depicting the hanging corpse opposite of the little girl on a tree swing. Chandler's on point with his typical open and honest approach while Cocky comments on some dark stuff.

by Geoff Henao

[RH Premiere] Chandler London: "TheDrug3.3"

While Chandler London made an appearance on Netherfriends' New CHI-t recently, it's been awhile since we've had a solo drop from the Science of Sleep rapper. Chandler's simply kept his head down in order to get everything straightened away for his next mixtape, Requiem for a Dream. However, he hit us up with some new new to remind everybody what he's capable of.

"TheDrug3.3" features Chandler rapping on Theophilus London's "The Drug," remixed and reproduced by OH!Quinn. Don't be fooled by the song's optimistic-sounding beat; Chandler is still just as self-reflective in "TheDrug3.3" as he was in the majority of the songs off of The Science of Sleep. Most rappers like to flex on others or build their bravado up; Chandler, on the other hand, would rather be open and honest in his music, even if that honesty might not portray him in the best light.

Considering the themes and content in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream, which analyzed various forms of addiction, Chandler's Requiem for a Dream should be just as dark in tone. In saying that, "TheDrug3.3" serves as an upbeat song to bring you up before the onslaught of Requiem songs drop to take you to your dark place. Get ready, because 2013 will be Chandler London's year.

by Geoff Henao

[Event] Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence

This weekend, our homies at Closed Sessions have teamed up with 1833 Presents for a 2-day event, collectively known as "Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence." Day 1 on this upcoming Saturday, "Closed Sessions Live - On Our Radar," features Saba, Joey Purp, Lili K, Chandler London, The Palmer Squares, and some unannounced special guests. Day 2 on Sunday features Phony Ppl, Vic Mensa, Alex Wiley, and The O'Mys. Both shows will be taking place at Schuba's at 3159 N. Southport Ave. Discounted 2-day passes are still on sale, so be sure to visit the 1833 Presents page to cop some. I can guarantee that you won't find a better way to celebrate America this weekend.