Many moons ago (around two years ago), I did a segment on FSD entitled ‘The Great Debaters’, a collaboration with Rhymefest, where we paired him up against other artists to debate various hot-button topics. It started off hot, but hey, things come and go, and Great Debaters only happened twice. That is until ‘Fest was chatting with RTC, and a new topic of debate sparked: Chicago.
As you know, people like to classify various “genres” of hip-hop in general; and even more so in the City of Chicago. Gangsters vs. Backpackers, Hipsters vs. Conscious rappers. The list can go on and on. Bottom line: Chicago has a lot of different artists doing a lot of different things. And I for one know from running this site – it’s hard to please everyone. In fact, it’s damn near impossible.
So in order to shed some light on this subject we paired up El Che with Infared Music and the L.E.P. Bogus Boys for a “roundtable discussion” on Chicago music, politics and furthering our movement. It’s absolutely a must watch. Feel free to share your comments and enjoy.
Special thanks to Sindre Ronningen for the camera work and edits.
Previously:
HEALTHY… Now all we need is a bigger round table
rhymefest is a fag!!
I’m fuckin wit the Great Debaters idea, Chicago needs more of that, and more artists coming together no matter what type of artists they are, and puttin on for the city just like ATL do it, if it’s good music support each other on it no matter what type of artists they are, I’m tellin you right now the hipsters gonna hve to get along wit the hood niggaz and vice versa to give hip hop that feel good balance back.
“I’m tellin you right now the hipsters gonna hve to get along wit the hood niggaz and vice versa’
Dude you are about 2 years behind with this statement…..the hipster scene has BEEN dead…LMAO!
This shit was good as hell! I just wish I could see the whole discussion un-edited!