Direct Download Links: Naledge - Chicago Picasso 2009-CMS

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“Chicago Picasso” contains 20 original tracks by Naledge featuring appearances by Bun B, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica, Mickey Factz, Mick Luter, Rhymefest, Carlita Durand, Curren$y, J Ivy, Russoul, Doe Boy, GLC & Fooch.

Naledge explains “the point of the mixtape was to open the vault and let the fans in on the wealth of solo material that I have recorded. I look at this mixtape more as a collection of art that I have made over time. Each song is its own original statement and with the help of Timbuck2 and RTC we have made the thoughts behind each of the songs more cohesive.”

Naledge goes on to describe collaborations on the Mix CD that truly hit home; “I have worked with some of the most creative people in my city, many of which I have known since childhood and that made this project all that more personal. That includes visual artists, poets, singers and emcees. People included in this proect who aren’t from Chicago were either from my time living in St. Louis, or they were people I met recording Kidz In The Hall’s “In Crowd” in New York City.”

roduction on the album includes music by: Double-O, Tha Bizness, Picnic Tyme, Sa Ra Creative Partners, FDNY, Xcel, Analogic, Black Spade, SC, MStacks, Nez & Rio.

Chicago Picasso, with its blended transitions from song to song, flows effortlessly. Naledge proclaims “I wouldn’t call this a mixtape so much as an exhibit…hence the name Chicago Picasso. The same way Pablo Picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation; I want this mixtape to float the same way.”

Tracklist:
01. Intro/some Shit I Wrote Feat DJ Timbuck2
02. In My Own World Feat Fooch and Mick Luter
03. Standing on Sofas Feat Chip the Ripper
04. Focus Feat Rhymefest
05. Southside Shit Feat Fooch and GLC
06. Cleveland Freestyle
07. Lovin Ya Life
08. Cool Relax Feat Jay Electronica
09. Viva El Fantastico Feat Mickey Factz
10. Round and Round
11. It is What it is Part 1
12. The Beat Goes on Feat Carlita Durand
13. Blessed by God Feat A Pinks
14. I Dont Even Know You Freestyle
15. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
16. Star Struck Feat Russoul
17. Crazy
18. Brothers Keeper Feat Vic Spencer
19. Futuristic Shit Feat Vandylism
20. Look at Them Hips (Remix) Feat Bun B and Currensy