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[New Release] A-Villa: "Live From The Villa" feat Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, Willie The Kid Are you excited for Carry On Tradition yet?  The first and last LP from A-Villa drops on 11/4 (you can…

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Chicago Creative Series: Chicago Creative Series: JC Rivera & Upendo Taylor Pop-Up Gallery Recap

Chicago Creative Series: Chicago Creative Series: @JCRivera & @Upendo_ Pop-Up Gallery Recap. powered @Ploom #ArtMusicPax

A couple weeks ago we hosted a pop-up gallery with JC Rivera & Upendo Taylor as part of our Chicago Creative Series with Ploom.  The night included brand new pieces from each artist, as well as PAX sampling, a photo booth, open bar, and music from DJ Scend.  In the video below, you catch a recap of the party as well as commentary from JC & Upendo.

For more info visit http://bit.ly/ZRp0Ov.  Stay…

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We Signed Odd Couple & Released His New Song - "We Cool"

We Signed @OddCoupleBeats & Released His New Song - "We Cool"

  It’s official, Odd Couple has joined the Closed Sessions roster.  We are super excited to have him!  In celebration of the new signing, we have released something new from his forthcoming solo project, Chatterbox.  The song is called “We Cool”, and if there’s a better flip of an Anthony Hamilton record, we have yet to hear it.  Stream it below, and share with your friends.

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[New Release] A-Villa: "The Colosseum" feat Big K.R.I.T., Termanology, & Inspectah Deck

[New Release] @AVillaMusic: "The Colosseum" feat @BIGKRIT, @TermanologyST, & @INSpectahDECKWU

With the release of A-Villa’s long-awaited LP Carry On Tradition coming up in less than a month, it seemed to be a good time to drop some new material off of the project in the form of “The Colosseum”, which features Big K.R.I.T., Termanology, & Inspectah Deck. The full, knocking production from Villa is paired well with each emcees’ respective grandiose, precise flows.

If you’re unfamiliar with…

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[CS Contest] Win Tickets to the @JoeyBadass_ Show tomorrow at @metrochicago Joey Badass hits the Metro tomorrow night, presented by 1833.  If you follow him on Instagram, then you've already seen how live the shows are.  

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[CS Contest] Win Tickets To Movits and The O'My's at 1st Ward

[CS Contest] Win Tickets To @MOVITSsweden and @theomyslive at @1stWardEvents

Continuing the streak of quality concerts for this fall in Chicago, we’re happy to announce that we will be giving away a pair of tickets to the Movits! show this Saturday, which is set to also feature The O’My’s & Pet Peeve. Y’all can win tickets to the show at 1st Ward by following a few easy guidelines–the first step is to follow Closed Sessions on Twitter. Also, as you may know, we dropped…

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[CS Video] Chicago Creative Profile: JC Rivera

.@JCRivera strives everyday to do something different. Learn about him in our new video. #ArtMusicPax

We teamed up with Ploom for a unique event and content series profiling & celebrating Chicago-based artists. The “Chicago Creative Series” features pop-up art installations and behind the scenes photos & documentaries showcasing immensely talented artists in the Windy City.

Last week we dropped a short video showcasing Upendo Taylor.  Today we are back with a new video that takes a look at JC…

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[New Release] @AVillaMusic: "A Day In The Life" feat. @quietAZmoney, @HAVOCMOBBDEEP, @PhillyFreezer & @macie_stewart It's not everyday that you see an acclaimed and diverse lineup as AZ, Havoc, Freeway & Macie Stewart on a single song together, but if you're unfamiliar with A-Villa's work ethic and approach for his upcoming debut…

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[CS Video] Chicago Creative Profile: Upendo Taylor

Check out our new profile on @UPENDO_ as part of our Chicago Creative series with @Ploom #ArtMusicPax

We teamed up with Ploom for a unique event and content series profiling & celebrating Chicago-based artists. The “Chicago Creative Series” features pop-up art installations and behind the scenes photos & documentaries showcasing immensely talented artists in the Windy City.

Here, participating artist Upendo Taylor is profiled in this short video by Andrew Zeiter. Shot in Upendo’s studio, take a…

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Introducing the @Alex_Wiley: Village Party Maple Leaf Tee. Available now. Brand new to the online store, we give you the "Village Party Mapleleaf Tee".  Show your support of Alex Wiley, 

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[CS Event] Closed Session Live: Evanston feat Alex Wiley, XVRHLDY, Carl of Hurt Everybody

[CS Event] Closed Session Live: Evanston feat @Alex_Wiley, @XVRHLDY, @LongLiveCarl of @HurtEverybody

We are bringing Closed Sessions Live out to Evanston to party with some Wildcats.  The show takes place October 3rd at 27 Live and will feature performances from Alex Wiley, XVRHLDY, and Carl of Hurt Everybody.  Advance tickets for non-students are available now for $10.  If you are a Northwestern Student, you can find physical tickets on campus or at the door for only $5 with student ID.

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[CS Event] @joeyBADASS_ at @MetroChicago As the Chi transitions into recluse/hibernation season, it's important to make the best of the relatively-nice weather while we have it.

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[CS Press] @gregkot's Interview With @Alex_Wiley (@chicagotribune) Just before Alex Wiley took the stage for one of his biggest shows to date at North Coast Festival a few weeks back, the CS-representative sat down with Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune for an all-encompassing interview meant to gauge where the quickly-rising emcee is at with his artistry.

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[CS Press] Alex Wiley's "Vibration" Featured On FSD's List of 'Chicago Summer Records We Loved In 2014'

[CS Press] @Alex_Wiley's "Vibration" Featured On @fakeshoredrive's list of 'Chicago Summer Records We Loved In 2014'

To add another piece of praise to Alex Wiley’s streak of high regards in the blogosphere, we’re happy to see one of Village Party‘s singles, “Vibration”, land on FakeShoreDrive’s list of ‘Chicago Summer Records We Loved In 2014‘. In case you are unfamiliar with the short-yet-sweet track, I’ve included it below for your listening pleasure.

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[New Release] "So Stupid" feat Sir Michael Rocks & Vic Mensa (BLEV Remix)

Listen & Download @SeeBlev's remix of "So Stupid" feat @SirMichaelRocks & @VicMensa

  BLEV is an up & coming producer out of Oklahoma City. He linked with Alex Wiley during a tour, and went on to produce Village Party standouts “See The Day”, “Splash Game”, and “Ducats”.

As part of our upcoming Closed Sessions remix project, BLEV choose to remix our CS Vol. 2 favorite, “So Stupid” feat Sir Michael Rocks & Vic Mensa (originally produced by DJ Babu).

This a great update of an…

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[CS Event] @SirMichaelRocks, @RobbBanks & More At Reggie's In case you didn't get your fair share of concerts in for this summer, fall in Chicago seems to have an unusual amount of dope hip-hop shows coming up, and coincidentally Closed Sessions is stamped as a sponsor for a lot of them.

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[Making Sense] The Complexity Of A Self-Portrait

[Making Sense] The Complexity Of A Self-Portrait (@andrewzeiter)

Giant

“When I am in my painting, I am not aware of what I’m doing. It is only after a sort of ‘get acquainted’ period that I see what I have been about.”-Jackson Pollock

Words & Photo by Andrew Zeiter

Art is always, and should always be a challenge.  It constantly excites me to have a direct interaction with my art, like Jackson Pollock standing atop his canvas feeling like a giant, becoming…

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