Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: /ˈjedˌīak/ - “Missing Song 5” (Chance The Rapper vs. HAIM)

I’m off to Atlanta bright and early tomorrow morning to celebrate fellow Onomatopoeia contributor, Scraped Knee’s marriage!  I might update while I’m out there for the rest of the week, I might not, I figure might as well leave you all with something special.

Yes another remix/mashup but this one is a little different…

When I stuck Chance The Rapper’s “Missing You” on top of HAIM’s “My Song 5” all I could think is wow! No one is going to like this. But That’s the thing, more often than not my favorites aren’t going to line up with “your” favorites, it’s one of those ironies in life, you can spend five minutes on something that you find ho hum and people might love it while at the same time you can work your butt off on something and no one will pay any mind. I say this because the end result that is "Missing Song 5" is pretty weird, but in my opinion weird in the best way possible, completely giving each song new context and life.  Who knows, maybe you all will like it,  give it a spin from below and let me know…

/ˈjedˌīak/ - Missing Song 5 (Chance The Rapper vs. HAIM) Chance The Rapper - “Missing You” vs. HAIM – “My Song 5”
Recorded August 2014 in LIC, NY
159.95 BPM Key Em
Design by Jediak

Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: /ˈjedˌīak/ - “Cells EP” (Chance The Rapper vs. alt-J vs. Goldspot)

Labor day is fast approaching which means summer is ending with a bang of BBQ’s, weddings, and last minute beach time. Labor day also marks the three-year anniversary since I started sharing these remix’s and mashup’s; so all this week leading up the holiday I’m gonna be posting a stockpile of new tunes for ya’ll to enjoy. 

Today’s pick is the Cells EP, consisting of two songs inspired by Chance The Rapper’s “Brain Cells.”  First up is “Cell Blocks” which uses alt-J’s “Breezeblocks” as the backing tune. I created this one back in July and have been sitting, waiting, for the right moment to share it. Track two was created last night by chance (no pun intended,) and uses Gold Spot’s “It’s Getting Old, “ The end result is an indie  themed mashup experience that kind of represents my mood right now. Give them a spin from below or download for later…

/ˈjedˌīak/ - Cell Blocks (Chance The Rapper vs. alt-J)
Chance The Rapper - "Brain Cells” vs. alt-J - "Breezeblocks"
Recorded July 2014 in LIC, NY
153.36 BPM Key Am
Art By Jediak

/ˈjedˌīak/  - Gold Cells (Chance The Rapper vs. Goldspot)

Chance The Rapper - "Brain Cells" vs. Goldspot - "It's Getting Old"        

Recorded August 2014 in LIC, NY

153.48 BPM Key Fm
Design By Jediak

Video: Childish Gambino - “The Worst Guys”

Childish Gambino recently released his latest LP, Because The Internet, and with it we get a new video for “The Worst Guys.” The tune and video feature Chicago it-guy of the moment Chance The Rapper, who we of course were blogging about back in 2012 when I included his #10 Day mixtape as one of my albums of the year. The guys keep it laid back as they spend a day at the beach which is where I would rather be at the moment. Directed by Kyle Newacheck.

Video: Childish Gambino – “Clapping For the Wrong Reasons” Feat. Flying lotus, Chance The Rapper, Trinidad Jame$ & more.

After teasing at such a project several weeks back  we now have the director’s cut of Childish Gambino’s 24-minute short film titled “Clapping For The Wrong Reasons” The short features  Donald himself, Chance The Rapper, Flying Lotus, Trinidad Jame$, and several other Gambino collaborators and friends . The film falls someplace in-between truth and fiction it would seem with parts functioning as a preview of sorts to new Gambino music while other moments seem to focus on scripted narrative about life, relationships, dreams and more. Things get pretty strange during the last third when Gambino pulls a tooth out of his nostril in a scene that wouldn't be out of place in a horror film. Weird stuff but well worth the watch if you are a fan and another interesting chapter from Glover’s creative repertoire.

Directed by Hiro Murai.

Video: Chance The Rapper – “Everybody’s Something”

Chance The Rapper’s “Everybody’s Something” gets the video treatment courtesy director Austin Vesely. The DJ O-Zone produced tune see’s Chance rapping through a series of maps, neighborhoods and historical events projected on the young man’s  silhouette in this ever so slightly altered version of the Acid Rap original. 

Download: Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rap” Mixtape

Chicago emcee Chance the Rapper released one of my favorite mixtapes last year with Ten Day, he has been gaining much steam and deserved acclaim since with talk from behind the scenes reaching a fever pitch with today's release of Acid Rap. Appearances come cutesy of Childish Gambino, Ab Soul, Lili K, Action Bronson, Gypsy  and more with production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Ceej for Two9, Nate Fox, Ludwig Gorransen, and Jake One to name but a few. 

Download the 13 track tape HERE or HERE and start trippin'.

BONUS:
Chance The Rapper – “Smoke Again Ft. Ab-Soul” Video

Behind The Scenes of Acid Rap

Video: Chance The Rapper – “NaNa”

It’s been a minute since we last checked in with Chicago emcee Chance the Rapper. He has been gaining much steam since his exceptional mix tape dropped last year, which coincidentally made my year end list, and come April 30th he will be dropping his latest entitled  Acid Rap. For “NaNa” Gallery 1988’s head honcho Jensen Karp hands over a check for $5000, the mission? Film a video.  Comedian Hannibal Buress (who directed the clip) and Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) also make appearances.

Video: Chance The Rapper - "Family" Featuring Vic Mensa & Sulaiman

Chance The Rapper and company have dropped a video for “Family” from #10Day, which is hands down one of my favorite mixtapes of the year.  The song and video also features Vic Mensa & Sulaiman helping out with some of their own rhymes and is composed of footage of the guys hanging out with friends and family enjoying the summer in Chicago. Young Wonder directs.