If there ever such a thing as the ‘Art of Chicago Hip-Hop History Storytelling’ , Vis could be a professor. In part 2 of His-Story, he tells tales of his Chicago roots and how the local scene shaped his life, despite tragedy. Class is in session. visual-chicago-hip-hop-history-episode-2
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Visual – Chicago Hip Hop History Ep. 1
Vis kicks off 2011 with his weekly Chicago Hip-Hop History series, and these every-7 installments will chronicle Visual’s journey’s as a budding emcee in Chicago’s scene. From Common and No ID fighting crowds at the Congress, to recording in basement studios with the rapping Alderman, Rhymest; Vis really gives listeners the low down through his…
Video: Visual feat. Que B.I.L.L.A.H. – So Crazy
This guy Visual is always so crazy with the visuals (see how I did that?), and this one is no exception. Directed by Vis and Roper, Vis and BILLAH show you what it’s like to be plum loco. Some dope cameos here as well. Track produced by Stona. Working Class Legend: Overtime is available now.
Video: Visual feat. cap D – Never Sold Crack
One thing that that initially grabbed my attention about Visual when I began posting his music a few years ago, were the original concepts in his videos, and the uplifting subject matter. Now, I dig hip-hop of kinds – from “street” to “conscious” to “trap” – but it’s always nice to see someone go against…
Visual feat. Scheme & Wes Restless – Just Like You
Off Vis’ Working Class Legend: Overtime dropping November 23rd, 2010. The track was produced by Stona and features Scheme (whose album drops tomorrow) and Wes Restless. Roll your sleeves up and check it out. Visual feat. Scheme & Wes Restless – Just Like You
Video: Visual feat. Ale Nova – What’s Up Joe (Remix)
Directed by Leo Flores A story about dedication,success,struggle,jealousy and death. A lot of hip hop is violent but never has it been brought to the people in true story form like this. Previously: Visual feat. Ale Nova – What’s Up Joe (Remix) [Mp3]
Visual feat. Ale Nova – What’s Up Joe (Remix)
We haven’t heard something new from Vis in more-than-a-minute. Well, that’s because he’s been hard at work on a new(ish) project, Working Class Legend: OVERTIME, which will be released 11.23.10. OVERTIME is a project with four new songs and eight remixes. Download the Wes Restless remix of “What’s Up Joe” below. Visual feat. Ale Nova…
Mixtape: Visual + DJ Asiatic – Never Sold Crack
Visual and DJ Asiatic never m-m-m-made crack like this and they’re here to tell you all about it on this mixtape. Kidding of course. This mixtape features a slew of new and old Visual tracks put together in the traditional sense of the mixtape, courtesy of DJ Asiatic. Visual + DJ Asiatic – Never Sold…