Chicago-based tastemakers Mike Kolar, Omar Solis, and DJ RTC have started a new viral music series called Closed Sessions. The premise of the series is to gather a handful of rappers into one studio and create quality music, which will be distributed to listeners at no cost.
RTC, who along with deejaying duties acts as editor-in-chief for rubyhornet.com, will also be posting footage of the recording sessions to give fans a more personal experience with the likes of Bun B, Rhymefest, Donnis, and Kidz In The Hall.
Rapper Big Pooh, who is featured alongside Truck North on the record “Dutch Dalton,” explained his reasoning behind collaborating for the Closed Sessions series. “I think rubyhornet.com has begun something great with their Closed Session series. A lot of fans want a closer look at their favorite artist and this is a way to let them in on the writing and creative process of creating music. Even the casual listener may gain a greater respect for the process as well as the artist after viewing an episode of Closed Session.”
Closed Sessions Vol. 1 will be released in March of 2010. In the same month, they will begin recording for Closed Sessions Vol. 2, which will take place at the SXSW Music Festival.
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The track listing for Closed Sessions Vol. 1 is below:
1. Curren$y – Rapper Weed (prod. by Tony Baines)
2. Truck North and Big Pooh – Dutch Dalton (prod. by Tony Baines)
3. Amanda Diva – I Can See (prod. by Slot-A)
4. Kidz In The Hall, Chip Tha Ripper, Mikkey Halsted and Donnis – Fresh Academy (prod. by Double O)
5. Tanya Morgan – Posted (prod. by Tony Baines)
6. Emilio Rojas, Scheme and Astonish – Helluva Year (prod. by Dario)
7. U-N-I, Hollywood Holt and CurT@!n$ – So Cold (prod. by Million $ Mano)
8. Skyzoo and Rhymefest – Crack The Code (prod. by K-Salaaam and Beatnik)
9. Bun B and GLC – Happiness Before Riches (prod. by The Weathermen)
