1773: It’s hard not to smile at something so authentic and genuine. Particles of Chicago sentiment, youth, and modern chivalry fuse and concentrate in their music, their lyricism, their performance.
On their first full length release for 2010 titled Sound Soulstice (produced entirely by Australian producer ARKiV) 1773 has brought together a string of banging instrumental beats. The first of which is the lead single “The Goodness“. On wax, this track features Michigan MC Othello but on video we’ve got a two-fer for you! Ezekiel38 (of Vertual Vertigo) drops in during the last act to drop his verse from 1773’s song “So Clear” (the 2nd single from Sound Soulstice).
Check it out on on Vimeo or Youtube! Filmed and directed by Cam Be.
As collectors of sight and sound, 1773 has brought together a string of instrumental beats on their first full length release for 2010 titled Sound Soulstice. Produced entirely by Australian producer ARKiV, Sound Soulstice will be 1773’s third project on River City Music Entertainment (Japan). Release date 6/2/2010. Songstress Natalie Oliveri, and MCs Othello (of Lightheaded) & Ezekiel38 (Vertual Vertigo) all lend their palettes to the album’s sonic portrait…
Check out behind the scenes photo setfor Sound Soulstice’s lead single “1773 – The Goodness feat. Othello“
1773 have been a part of every Blu concert here in Chicago for the past 2 years, and this weekend at the 2nd installment of the ‘Bring That Beat Back’ concert series was no different.
Although they were technically only hosts, they had few moments to rock a new track from their upcoming album titled Greenlight Go! The song, “Makin’ Moves” is produced by Tall Black Guy and features MC/Producer 14kt (of the Athletic Mic League). Sherron Shabbazz over at examiner.com captured the fellas as they injected their energy into the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean. Check out the video below…
On a bitter cold December evening waaay back in 2009, 1773 rocked the stage alongside up-and-coming Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa for his Deal or No Deal Release Party/Tour. Uncle El over at fordafresh.blogspot.com captured the fellas as they warmed up (in all senses of the word) the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean. Check out the video below…
1773 has returned from the new, ready to pick up the pace for ‘10! The homie Cam Be hooked us up with a fresh (you’ll understand those italics in a second) video for the track ‘That One’ from our upcoming album titled Greenlight Go produced entirely by Tall Black Guy (80s Babies, Pathfinders). Featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes.
1773 wrapped up shooting for the “That One” video this weekend. The song will appear on their upcoming album which is produced completely by Red Bull Big Tune Winner and Chicago’s own, Tall Black Guy. Cam Behit us with a few behind the scenes shots from the Sunday shoot, check ‘em via Tumblr.
ROPER!, a local Chicago photog about town stopped by 1773′s Return of the New Release Party last week and snapped! (literally) If you missed the event, we also celebrated Vertual Vertigo’s Sparkie’s Bungalow & Pseudo Slang’s We’ll Keep Looking album releases. The show went extremely well especially considering the obstacles & life-changing events that arose last minute. So props to all the crews! Pics below. Oh and if you haven’t already, check out all the group’s new albums on iTunes!!
Three Drops All-City Release Party 10/6/09 @ Darkroom. Photoset by ROPER! [nggallery id=5]
We may have been competing with the Pitchfork Music Festival and the threat of rain but regardless, 1773 turned it out last weekend for SoulStice’s “Beyond Borders” Album Release & Chicago Tour Stop. Featuring performances by SoulStice, Wes Restless, Contriband, Itch13, & DJ TREW. Props to Roper Fuentes for the impromptu video session!
Late last month, 1773 (with a Lex L guest spot) ventured out into the industrial areas of Chicago for a photo shoot to help promote their upcoming album! Check out a sample, or the full set below…
1773 joined the thousands upon thousands of people who attended this year’s Humboldt Park Puerto Rican Festival in Chicago. Chances are they were the only ones who were rapping in the middle of a crowd of strangers though! Chicago Music Project’s CMPtv filmed the fellas as they performed “Return of the New,” the title track from their upcoming full length album to be released August 2009.
