[Video] Psalm One: "A New Phaze" (Feat. The Hood Internet, Tanya Morgan and Fluffy)
Last week, Psalm One, aka 'Hologram Kizzie' dropped her album, Hug Life via Bandcamp and iTunes. This week, on the heels of a solid first week of sales for the largely independent artist out of Chicago, Psalm offers up the first video for the project for "A New Phaze" which has production from electronically-inclined production team The Hood Internet, as well as Cleveland hip-hop collective Tanya Morgan and right-hand woman Fluffy who all join her on the eclectically-fun track that sets the tone for the rest of what is to come from the project that firmly straddles several different genres and sounds that come together to provide a sampling of styles and endeavors that are hot right now. The video balances the different flavors on the project with what is largely a traditional hip-hop video that allows Psalm to take creative risks while staying rooted in the art-form that has brought her to prominence, while also touching on her community service and outreach endeavors. Psalm has always been at the forefront of what is happening in the middle of the map, evidenced by her firm link with the Minnesota-based DoomTree collective and Tanya Morgan feature here, and this video is a furtherance of that sentiment. Check out the video, streaming below.
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[Album] Psalm One: "Hug Life"
With all the talk of the violence in Chicago and 'Chiraq' this and that being hawked by out-of-towners on the daily, mucking up the Second City's image for personal gain, it can be easy to forget that there is still plenty of positivity in the city's streets. Chicago's first lady of hip-hop, Psalm One is out to challenge that dubious status quo with her latest project, Hug Life. A play on Tupac's seminal phrase all the way down to the "Hug Life" torso tat on the album artwork, the title is a juxtaposition of nuanced meaning that perfectly accents the message Psalm puts forth on her latest, perhaps most complete project to date.
Released via iTunes under Psalm's alter-ego Hologram Kizzie, the project is an examination of love, lust and the things that come from both. In a story for the Chicago Sun Times, Psalm characterized her different monikers and the roles they occupy as such: "Kizzie is a little — a lot — less inhibited than Psalm One,” the rapper detailed, pointing out that while her biblically derived handle is well suited to her all-ages content and humanitarian endeavors, being Hologram Kizzie “gives me a lot more freedom.” The project includes a who's who of Midwest up and comers and bedrocks alike, including the likes of ProbCause, Tanya Morgan, The Hood Internet, Young Josh of Flosstradamus and Lazerbeak and PO$ from DoomTree, among others. Hanging out at a West Town loft last weekend listening to the project, we listened through several times without noticing it had started from the top again, a true testament to a full-fleshed out project that hits the proper chords from start to finish. Check out Hug Life streaming below and pick up the full project over at iTunes!
[Songs of the Day] 2/6/14 (Feat. Pharrell, Future, Dillon Francis & More)
Songs of the day is back again with the latest singles to hit the Internet. We get some Midwest flavor with Murph Watkins' "Loose Women n' Booze" and Psalm One's teaser to her upcoming album Hug Life, "So Silly" which features trap drum wunderkind Young Josh of Flosstradamus on production. Some heavy hitters dropped collaboration tracks, as well. T.I. teamed up with Iggy Azalea, Young Dro, and Travi$ Scott, while Future teamed up with Pharrell, Pusha T and Casino on their new track "Move That Dope". Mac Miller put on his alternative indie hat for a cover of Bright Eyes' "Lua", which comes off as questionable at best, Lily Allen offers up her latest in "L8 CMMR" and Dillon Francis and DJ Snake come together for the thumping "Get Low".
Track of the Day: Vic Mensa: "Magic" (Smoko Ono Remix) - Chicago producer Smoko Ono puts a creative new spin on Vic Mensa's "Magic" off his recent Innanetape, allowing it a distinctly new, dance-worthy flavor that takes the track into a different realm while staying grounded in the original track.
Murph Watkins: “Loose Women n’ Booze”
T.I.: “Hell You Sayin’” (Feat. Iggy Azalea, Young Dro & Travi$ Scott)
Future: “Move That Dope”(Feat. Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino)
Mac Miller: “”Lua”
Dillon Francis & DJ Snake: “Get Low”
Psalm One: “So Silly” (Young Josh of Flosstradamus)
Lily Allen: “L8 CMMR”
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Vic Mensa: “Magic” (Smoko Ono Remix)
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[Mixtape] Doc Da MindBenda: "Welcome To The Grindhouse"
You might not have heard of the Grindhouse yet, but you've most likely have heard music from the Grindhouse. The house that Doc Da Minbenda built has seen a vast majority of Chicago's best emcees come through and record at the studio, building up a highly-respected reputation and relationships that go way beyond the music. Inspired by RZA, Doc spent almost two years crafting a true local opus by gathering both legendary and up-and-coming acts, supplying them with hot instrumentals and putting it all together for a true showcase of all the talent brewing in the city. Akbar, Pugs Atomz, Psalm One, Griff, GLC, Treated Crew, SaveMoney, ProbCause, Legion Of Dudes, Martin $ky, Pavy, Onis and many more are featured in Welcome To The Grindhouse, available for free download below.
Psalm One: "A New Phaze"
Psalm One is currently running around America while on tour, but found some time to cut a new track for fans amidst all the craziness the road can bring. For "A New Phaze" Psalm reached out to production team The Hood Internet, who have been making more and more of a foray into hip-hop production out of Chicago, as well as Brooklyn-based Tanya Morgan and frequent collaborator and tour-mate Fluff Nasty. The song talk about the impact of music on the brain, bringing up an interesting conversation about the responsibility of artists to their musical content. Psalm One is deep, never shallow and "A New Phaze" will get you out of your seat while making your mind wander. Check it out below here and scroll down for the rest of Psalms dates left on her Midwest tour.
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October 24th - Cincinatti, OH - Northside Tavern - 10pm - 21+ - FREE
October 25th - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection - 8pm -18+ - $7 adv/$10dos
October 26th - Detroit, MI - 5E Gallery - 9pm
[Video] Psalm One: "Need Love Too"
Psalm One is looking for love, at least in this Elijah Alvarado-directed video for her latest track, "Need Love Too" off her most recent release, Free Hugs. The Rhymesayers MC takes a seat for a trippy video dating service and some decent acting as well. Psalm has had a busy summer, performing at Millennium Park with Dessa and doing a set last month at North Coast Music Festival. Not sure where they got the b-roll but the cameo date seekers are hilarious. Psalm does her thing on the quick-paced sample heavy beat. Video below.
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Dude...Where's My Car? Someone Snatches Psalm One's Jeep
"Some smart prick's now one Jeep richer, and it better not be some tight jeans hipster"
Damn...Someone also jacked my parents mini-van from behind 54th and Hyde Park Blvd...I'll let Mulatto Patriot explain:
Property is theft, as some intellectuals may put it. So it is only fitting that when Psalm One woke up one morning to find her prized Jeep stolen, by afternoon she jacked an appropriate beat to vent her frustrations. This freestyle is aimed at the thieves, the Chicago Police Department, and anyone believing they are above crime. It's bittersweet for her to actually enjoy--she lived it.
Grab it below...I'm about to go put a club on my Camry LE...
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