Closed Sessions has steadily become a Chicago staple over the last several years. The indie label has worked with artists like Saba, Noname, Jamila Woods, OddCouple, and current signees like Femdot and Kweku Collins. Now, the team looks to expand their operations again by linking with Mississippi’s Fat Possum Records.
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FSD Feature: Alexander Fruchter recalls his 5 favorite Closed Sessions sessions
Photo by Bridges Alex Fruchter. DJ RTC. Call him what you want, we just call him a Chicago industry legend. Label owner, journalist, DJ, promoter, professor, artist manager — he’s truly done it all. From his early days at HipHopCongress.org & SoundSlam.com in the early 2000s, to heading up the groundbreaking and game-changing Chicago-based blog, Ruby Hornet;…
Kweku Collins takes us on a journey with “International Business Trip”
K has a new EP on the way, and it’s called grey. See what I did there? Never mind that though, today we have some new Kweku music for the people. Something official on the heels of his critically-acclaimed Nat Love project. His returns, grey, is due out sometime this Spring. Fans of Kweku and…
WebsterX Signs with Closed Sessions, Releases New Song
Congrats are most definitely in order to both Closed Sessions and WebsterX, who have come together for a partnership, making Webster the newest signee to Closed Sessions Records. Yes, Chi City and Mil City connect — making this a Midwest thing all around. This announcement definitely puts the cherry on top for a banner year…
Kweku Collins – Death Of A Salesman
Produced by Odd Couple Closed Sessions frontrunner, Kweku Collins, is back with some new goodness called “Death Of A Salesman,” it’s some feel good type tunes, exquisitely chopped by Odd Couple. This is lifted from his Nat Love album, which is dropping on April 8th. It’s below and it’s still 187 on an undercover salesman….
GLC – Coolout
Produced by L Williams The return of the ISM. Not that the ISM went anywhere, because he’s been as active as any artist — but we’ve personally been clamoring for some new solo material from GL. We have a long history with GLC, who has been one of our biggest supporters since day one, so…
Watch the Closed Sessions Family on Windy City Live
Chicago’s indie rap label, Closed Sessions, has been making the rounds lately. From inking a deal with Jamila Woods to having their artists perform at high profile events such as Louder Than A Bomb’s Block Party and Chi-Town Rising, the label’s stock seems to be rising on a daily basis. Today, members of the label were…
Jamila Woods Signs to Closed Sessions, Drops First Single
Congrats are in order for the mega-talented Jamila Woods, as she’s just inked a deal with Chicago indie label, Closed Sessions. A great look for both parties involved. This has the potential to be very big. The news was just announced moments ago via Billboard, where they caught up with RTC and Jamila for a…
Meet Kipp Stone, The Latest Artist Signed to Closed Sessions
Burgeoning Chicago indie outfit, Closed Sessions, has just announced the latest signing to their ever-growing stable. Yes, the label has added another star player to their roster, fresh-faced Cleveland emcee: Kipp Stone. Closed Sessions, known for being a breeding ground for Chicago talent, is now expanding to other markets in the Midwest — and Kipp…
New Project: Closed Sessions – Spicy Caliente
The Closed Sessions family is out to make a point with their latest project, Spicy Caliente — and that’s that they have the hottest sauce on the block. The sauce being their roster, and the block being the rap game. You understand? This five-song EP sets out to show off the talents of their roster, which…