Joey Purp
USA (Chicago)
Once divided by an east coast/west coast clash, the US rap scene has been flourishing for at least ten years in two cities in the northern United States: Atlanta and Chicago. The latest prodigy to date of the latter, Joseph Davis (as mentioned on his civilian records), gives a boost to the scene in windy city. Half of the duo Leather Corduroys and instigator of Savemoney, a local collective that became famous and founded by his friend Vic Mensa. The 25-year-old MC will be launching his first album "Quarterthing" with us this summer.
Tags
- rap us
- hip hop
- usa chicago
- savemoney
- chicago rap
- indie hip hop