The Come-Up: Twin Cities Hip-Hop to listen to while quarantined
April 14, 2020
As we all perfect our social-distance strategies, streaming countless movies and shows on Netflix, I've been thinking about our Twin Cities' Hip-Hop artists and how they've been impacted by COVID-19.
Many of them rely on concerts and tours to live and staying indoors is harming their ability to grow their reputation and make some money. There are several services out there for local artists to check out, but we, as aficionados, can do our part as well.
One of the best ways to help our community is by streaming local Hip-Hop. I've put together some Twin Cities' quarantine tunes that you can bop to as you work hard to maintain your sanity. Enjoy!
Sophia Eris - KDJA
Rich Garvey - BLVNT$
Chuckie Duke - Loverboy EP
WayoZone
Shanell McCoy - I'm Good
Kaleem The Dream - Revenge of the Child
Knucky - Zeal
Keenan the First - I'm Bored
Juice Lord - Polichicken
Eddy White - Sex Ed
B Dot Croc - Phone On Silent
Dua Saleh - manOman
Nado NSE - Roll Up
KAS - 3Am
A Wolf in Shibuya - You Know
Request for your music picks
I'm working on a public playlist for The Come-Up on Spotify. If you're an artist or music aficionado, send me your favorite Hip-Hop projects from the last few years via Twitter (@j_bissoy) or Instagram (@jeffreybissoy). Email works too, bissoymattisj@gmail.com.
Jeffrey Bissoy is a former assistant producer at MPR News. Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, raised in The Twin Cities and now based in Mexico City, Jeffrey has grown a passion for representation and identity, Hip-Hop, and the impact of sports on society. He's also the host of the podcast — The Come-Up — which stays current with the NBA when the season is on.