Leather Corduroys

Leather Corduroys
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2012–present
Associated acts Savemoney
Website www.leathercorduroys.club
Members Kami de Chukwu
Joey Purp

Leather Corduroys is an American hip hop group from Chicago, Illinois.[1] It consists of Kami de Chukwu (born Kene Ekwunife) and Joey Purp (born Joey Davis).[2] They are part of the Savemoney crew.[3]

It was described by HipHopDX as "a group intent on busting through limitations within the genre while simultaneously exploring its outer frontiers."[4]

History

In 2014, Leather Corduroys released an EP, titled Porno Music Volume II: TSFR,[5] which received a favorable review from Chicago Reader.[6] In 2015, the duo released the first studio album, Season.[7] The music video for "Lucile", a song off of the album, was directed by Jake Osmun.[8] In that year, Leather Corduroys also released "Have U Eva", a single featuring rapper Vic Mensa.[9]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. Robertson, Darryl (May 14, 2015). "Leather Corduroys And Vic Mensa Have A Few Questions For You On ‘Have U Eva’". Vibe. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  2. Wilkins, Ernest (January 22, 2015). "Leather Corduroys keep it tight and loose all at once". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  3. Sherak, Ben (March 5, 2014). "New Music: Leather Corduroys – “Dat Strong”". Respect. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. Miller, Kellan (January 30, 2015). "Leather Corduroys - Season". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. Diep, Eric (April 2, 2014). "Leather Corduroys (Kami de Chukwu and Joey Purp) Releases New EP ‘Porno Music Volume II: TSFR’". XXL. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. Galil, Leor (April 9, 2014). "Never mind the cover art, listen to Leather Corduroys' new EP". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  7. Cook-Wilson, Winston (January 20, 2015). "Leather Corduroys: Season". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. Elliott, James (April 23, 2015). "Leather Corduroys Release Haunting Short Film For "Lucile"". Complex. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  9. Leight, Elias (May 14, 2015). "Vic Mensa And Leather Corduroys Make A Potent Team On "Have U Eva"". The Fader. Retrieved August 26, 2015.

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