Chicago's reputation is wide and varied.
Rich legacies can be found in sports, the finer points of culinary creation (before and after The Jungle), and whatever. The entire span of the spectrum is covered.
Notoriety, however, is a much more suitable a word for describing the city's political history. Illinois is both "A state that is untouchable like Elliot Ness" and home to a former UN ambassador. Which is to say their is never a dull moment. The political tradewind, as it were, are always blowing; now more than ever as an incumbent mayor fights off the run-off challenge of a feisty contender.
But the present does not concern getting out the vote. Chris Crack is busy crafting a platform. One track at a time, the newdealcrew MC is establishing where he stands; publishing a new press release just yesterday. Titled, "I Feel Delicious," production credits are attributed to boathouse. Driven by a kick/snare rhythm, hi-hat triplets adorn the rhythm like horns on a Mingus song. Absent Dannie Richmond, though, an additional drum hitches. The melody is snug as can be; fuzzy guitar on the harmony and sax on the melody.
Odd as it seems the, jazz reference above is not entirely off base. Crack delivers two slice of life verses and two choruses. His flow is slow and elaborated with prosodic switches. Without a doubt, the second verse - beginning with the line "Gimme the check if it's decent, Gleason / Like I be jackin' off they lackin' all; tracked it with a backhoe" - is the superior cut. Partying with Satchmo and Simpsons references, the joint is packed with plenty of references to appease the weed rap aficionados.
Very wavvy, "I Feel Delicious" is the second loosie of its kind this month. More important, Chris Crack is not waiting until its warm out to handle his business. The profile picture is of shag carpeting - silk sheets on the single cover - which is cozy, to say the least. As per usual, any and all conspiracies will be addressed at a later time.
Notable Mention: Saba, Carl, & Taylor Bennett - "What Kings Do [Prod. by Odd Couple]"
Like a film, political campaigns involve an entire crew, but usually the most vocal contributor receives credit.
Candidates are only the stand-in; staffers do all the real work. And like as Redford tells Boyle at the end of the candidate: What do we do now?
The song below is a strong contender to answer just such a question. Produced by Alex Wiley's in-house producer, the beat is sample-based. Rooted in soul, a digital snare is plays with the source material's drums. First on the track is Saba goes into some 90s nostalgia amid the boasting track, spinning some Raekwon while his girl chooses Pretty Tony. The high point, though, is the switch to a sing-song delivery. For the second verse, Carl (Hurt Everybody) keeps a similar flow, goes into stream-of-consciousness message to a significant other. THen the record flips. Drums most eliminated, three synths and bass take over. Both verses combine, however, for the final verse. Taylor Bennett provides the strongest contribution. The quick, spastic delivery on a well written social consciousness verse.
Needless to say - like going out to vote - the free download is recommended.
- J.N.
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