Chiddy Bang - “The Swelly Express Mixtape” - Buy It

text: Chris Barth

Ah, the arrogance of youth. But what’s this? The arrogance is supported by fly beats and a smooth flow? Producer Xaphoon Jones stars here, crafting the original beats that propel this mixtape forward. The Chiddy kids use them well - if this is the future of indie rap, count me in.

Reminds us of: Charles Hamilton | Lupe Fiasco | Kanye West back when he was fun

Chiddy Bang: (Website | MySpace)

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4 comments thus far ...

  1. 1josh Wed Dec 9, 2009 | 03:42 pm

    i know colin mentioned this in an earlier post - but i really love hip-hop’s recent usage/acknowledgment of the indie rock scene. the results are fantastic. this record will be in my top ten of the year for sure.

  1. 2colin Wed Dec 9, 2009 | 03:51 pm

    It’s nice to see artists using the entire sandbox to play in instead of just sticking to their corner.

  1. 3jacob Thu Jan 7, 2010 | 01:33 am

    is there anywhere that i can get this mixtape free?

  1. 4colin Thu Jan 7, 2010 | 02:17 am

    you can get it from us, here: http://www.melophobe.com/news/chiddy-bangs-the-swelly-express-mixtape-download/

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song battle!!!

Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.

Thievery Corporation - Marching the Hate Machines
vs.
Jeff Buckley - Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin

thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!

and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!

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I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.

by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)

Or should it be whoever?  F my grammar.

by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)

Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!

by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)

“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest

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Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…

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Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.

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