Chiddy’s new album is due for release on Aug 24 this summer, but in the meantime, they have been working on some other things, namely videos for EVERY song off The Swelly Express! They posted the video for Dream Chasin’ on their facebook today and I really enjoy it. With my background in film, I’ve learned to appreciate simplicity done well, and, to be honest, they did it really well (video below, check it out). The video is nothing more than a ride in a cab through NYC yet it kept me intrigued. There were crazy graphics or over the top special effects. It was just them (and some friends at times) riding around chilling, being swell.

Oh, and I definitely have to admit, I am such a sucker for tricky wordplay even more than actual rapping style. From his Harvard/GW Carver/peanuts reference to his Phelps/Lane, Lois/Superman combinations to his subtle MGMT line (“feel fated to pretend”), some rappers can just draw me in with their educated lyrics and combination of words.

Chiddy Bang – Dream Chasin’ [YSI]

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Chiddy Bang – Dream Chasin’ Video

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