We've all heard "conscious" rappers preach their asses off in a song that nobody wants to hear–the onslaught of big words and holier-than-thou declarations can be exhausting. David Ellis' autotuned bars reverberate with a catchiness that help his thoughtful, loving ideas shine through clearly and without pretense. The other half of duo FYI (Fuck Yo Institution) with AirGo alum Ric Wilson, he's also an organizer and activist across the city, especially involved in the fight to save Chicago State University.
Recorded live 1/12/17 at WHPK 88.5FM in Chicago
Music from this week's show:
Kinda A Big Deal (feat. Kanye West) - The Clipse
BLK Crack - @DavidEllis00
Budget or Else - @DavidEllis00
Liberation - @DavidEllis00