Straight out of the Illadelph emerges the duo Chiddy Bang. I first heard about them from Black Thought, who discovered them when they all bumped paths in the train station. Says Thought, who is Executive Producing their forthcoming album, “I saw potential in the youthfully expressive wit of Chidera’s (lead MC) rhyme-style, and I was feeling their live performance.” In case you missed them open for The Roots earlier this year at the Highline for The Roots Jam Session, or at The Roots Picnic, here’s their latest offering in the form of a mixtape. Self-described, “The Swelly Express is the true story of two college kids (Chidera Anamege and Xaphoon Jones) from Philly who rocked some parties at Drexel and quickly gained the attention of “the industry.” The music and lyrics were inspired by many boring trips on the Chinatown bus (they have wifi now!) on the way to meet “big wigs” in NYC. After a bunch of nice dinners and some free drinks for these 2 underage kids, Chiddy Bang decided to make a mixtape. Enjoy!” The mixtape is presented by Black Thought, Anthony Martini, and Crush Management. Listen to “Slow Down,” featuring Black Thought and Eldee The Don, then download the full mix below. Tracklisting after the jump.
Chiddy Bang feat. Black Thought and Eldee The Don "Slow Down"
Download Chiddy Bang’s The Swelly Express here.
The Swelly Express tracklisting:
1. I Get Up In The Morning
2. Never
3. Danger Zone
4. Fresh Like Us
5. Now U Know feat. Jordan Brown
6. Welcome To Major Label Inc Skit
7. Truth feat. Passion Pit
8. Meet Mike Hoffman
9. Pro Freestyle
10. Awesome Skit
11. Dream Chasin
12. Silver Screen
13. Slow Down feat. Black Thought and Eldee The Don
14. Decline
15. Call Skit
16. The Opposite of Adults
17. Voicemail Skit
18. All Things Go
chiddy bang…okayp may be sleeping really hard on this one.
What really stands out is the beats.. damn
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Chiddy Bang feat. Black Thought and Eldee The Don “Slow Down” = GROOVY WAVES OF SOUND
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Fuk……….. Beat is ill, lyrics are dope as well.
I must say it you always find gems on okayplayer, this rught here is classic/futuristic/soulrendering music. I hope the keep it up and become Legendary
black thought sounds tight on this beat. Something different
I must say that this had gotten me excited about new hip hop coming out of Philly. I am Black Thought fan sin the all (Black album with the 12 min. freestyle) It is good to see that he giving love to some new artist, like all of the veterans in the game should and must do to keep this thing alive so my kids can have someone to go see in concert.
RDU, NC
PEACE
good shit. found them on kickin the peanuts while downloading party and bullshit(in the usa). nice beats and great rhymes. im a fan
Fuck yea..representin Philly/Drexel…some real shit
Real original feel to it.
Great Beats…Great Lyrics…Great Hooks…Black Thought…what more can u ask for? Thanks!!!
damn listening to this mixtape non stop since i downloaded it
damn this is fire! keep up the god work
sounds like a Talib Kweli.
soooooo tight
yessssss!!!!! des yung boys going blow knew it from da getty up…..
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I sent them an e-mail about this guy a while back… Nice to see 2dopeboys.com actually listens. Chiddy Bang is dope and especially being an 18 yr old young man, his lyrics relate directly to my life. His music is for the youth but thankfully he is mature and has substance to his songs. props Chiddy Bang (only thing is the name, once he gets a lil older I think he will think twice about his stage name)
omg i fucking sweat this shit.
nice work boys.
shows? please.
Sick lyrics and beats. Definitely feelin’ it.
Gotta love anyone who reps Philly, especially if they’re this sick.