Leather Corduroys

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]

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

History

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

Albums
  • Season (2015)

EPs
  • Porno Music Volume II: TSFR (2014)

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

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

References
  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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