Leather Corduroys
Leather Corduroys | |
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Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 2012–present |
Associated acts | Savemoney |
Website |
www |
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
- Season (2015)
EPs
- Porno Music Volume II: TSFR (2014)
Singles
- "Dat Strong" (2014)
- "Have U Eva" (2015)
Guest appearances
- Towkio - "Sh!t 2.0" from Hot Chips n Chop Stix (2014)
- Towkio - "God in Me" from .Wav Theory (2015)
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Wilkins, Ernest (January 22, 2015). "Leather Corduroys keep it tight and loose all at once". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Sherak, Ben (March 5, 2014). "New Music: Leather Corduroys – “Dat Strong”". Respect. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Miller, Kellan (January 30, 2015). "Leather Corduroys - Season". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Galil, Leor (April 9, 2014). "Never mind the cover art, listen to Leather Corduroys' new EP". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Cook-Wilson, Winston (January 20, 2015). "Leather Corduroys: Season". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Elliott, James (April 23, 2015). "Leather Corduroys Release Haunting Short Film For "Lucile"". Complex. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ↑ 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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