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Leather Corduroys

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Leather Corduroys
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresHip hop
Years active2012–present
MembersKami
Joey Purp
Websitewww.leathercorduroys.club

Leather Corduroys is an American hip hop group from Chicago, Illinois.[1] It consists of Kami (sometimes stylized as KAMI) and Joey Purp.[2][3] They are part of the Savemoney crew.[4] It was described by HipHopDX as "a group intent on busting through limitations within the genre while simultaneously exploring its outer frontiers."[5]

History

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In 2014, Leather Corduroys released an EP, titled Porno Music Volume II: TSFR,[6] which received a favorable review from Chicago Reader.[7] In 2015, the duo released the first studio album, Season.[8] The music video for "Lucile", a song off of the album, was directed by Jake Osmun.[9] In that year, Leather Corduroys also released "Have U Eva", a single featuring rapper Vic Mensa.[10]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Season (2015)
  • YOU AND THE MONEY (2022)

EPs

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  • Porno Music Volume II: TSFR (2014)

Singles

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  • "Dat Strong" (2014)
  • "Have U Eva" (2015)

Guest appearances

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  • Towkio - "Sh!t 2.0" from Hot Chips n Chop Stix (2014)
  • Towkio - "God in Me" from .Wav Theory (2015)

References

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  1. ^ Robertson, Darryl (May 14, 2015). "Leather Corduroys And Vic Mensa Have A Few Questions For You On 'Have U Eva'". Vibe. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  2. ^ Wilkins, Ernest (January 22, 2015). "Leather Corduroys keep it tight and loose all at once". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  3. ^ Madden, Sidney (October 20, 2016). "Vic Mensa and Joey Purp Star in Kami's "Home Movies" Video". XXL. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  4. ^ Sherak, Ben (March 5, 2014). "New Music: Leather Corduroys – "Dat Strong"". Respect. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. ^ Miller, Kellan (January 30, 2015). "Leather Corduroys - Season". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. ^ Diep, Eric (April 2, 2014). "Leather Corduroys (Kami de Chukwu and Joey Purp) Releases New EP 'Porno Music Volume II: TSFR'". XXL. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Galil, Leor (April 9, 2014). "Never mind the cover art, listen to Leather Corduroys' new EP". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Cook-Wilson, Winston (January 20, 2015). "Leather Corduroys: Season". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  9. ^ Elliott, James (April 23, 2015). "Leather Corduroys Release Haunting Short Film For "Lucile"". Complex. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  10. ^ Leight, Elias (May 14, 2015). "Vic Mensa And Leather Corduroys Make A Potent Team On "Have U Eva"". The Fader. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
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