Short, sweet and to the point is Spenzo, who comes with one of his best record’s of the year with the laser-focused leak, “Lil Lately.” He absolutely bodied this one. “Lil Lately” serves as the first release from the LDRS 1354: Lead Never Follow Vol. 1 mixtape, which is due out early next year.
Yes, the legendary Chicago fashion staple, Leaders, which opened its doors in 2002, is jumping into the mixtape arena with a brand new project showcasing Chicago’s best and brightest talent. And today they kick off the campaign with this monstrous exclusive from Spenzo. So yes, it’s going to be a big 2015 for Leaders (their 13th year in business) and they plan to close out the year on the right note with all new music like the thumper you’ll find below. Spenzo leads the charge today. No pun intended.
Check out “Lil Lately” and their mission statement for the mixtape below. Lead never follow is always the motto.
Leaders 1354 has been a staple of the Chicago streetwear culture since opening their original doors in Hyde Park on the city’s south side in 2002 and continue to grow as a brand with the upcoming joint release of their curated Lead Never Follow mixtape and accompanying shirt which hits the public alongside their sneaker collaboration with PONY that all drops on January 1, starting off the new year with a bang.
I wanted to get in touch with you because I think one, you will thoroughly enjoy an advance listen of the tape which is linked here. It features Taylor Bennett, Z Money, Spenzo and BJ The Chicago Kid, among other talented locals. LDRS 1354 has always prided itself on being a central hub to the local music and art scene, Chance The Rapper had his first listening party for his 10 Day project in the storefront at 872 N. Wells and their gear has been seen on the backs of everyone from Jay-Z to Anthony Davis. We have big plans for 2015 and would love to begin it with your support, feel free to check out the music below and I’ll be sure to keep you updated with everything as we move closer to the release date.