Chicago Label Closed Sessions Signs Evanston, Illinois Native Noah Chris

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Chicago label Closed Sessions has just announced a new act to join their roster in 2020. Evanston, IL native Noah Chris will bring his blend of R&B/hip-hop to the independent label. Chris was born in Detroit and raised in Evanston/Chicago. The 21-year old has been writing, recording and performing since age 16 — often frequenting open mics and supporting larger acts across the Chicago music scene.

To celebrate, Noah Chris dropped his new single ‘suninmyeyes’ produced by musician, DJ and producer Timmy Voltchek. The track is available to listen across streaming platforms.

Earlier this year, Closed Sessions announced the signing of Chicago hip-hop duo Mother Nature. (Read more here.) Closed Sessions artist roster past and present includes singer-songwriter Jack Larsen, rapper Ajani Jones, rapper Kweku Collins, rapper Femdot, producer Boathouse, singer-songwriter Jamila Woods, rapper WebsterX and DJ Rude One. Additional label alumni and collaborators include Vic Mensa, Chuck Inglish, Sir Michael Rocks, ShowYouSuck, Rockie Fresh, Thelonious Martin, ODDCOUPLE, Freddie Gibbs, Bun B, Action Bronson, Curren$y, Alex Wiley and more. You can check out the label’s full catalog of releases here.

In 2019, Closed Sessions celebrated their 10th Anniversary with parties, content and the vinyl release of Closed Sessions Vol. 1, a 14-track compilation of label recordings from 2009-2010 featuring Curren$y, Tanya Morgan, Emilio Rojas, Truck North, Rapper Big Pooh (Little Brother), Kidz In The Hall, Chip Tha Ripper, Mickey Halsted, Skyzoo, Rhymefest, GLC, Bun B and more. You can read more about the release here. Closed Sessions was co-founded in 2009 by Alexander Fruchter (aka DJ RTC), a longtime music blogger, lecturer and hip-hop DJ, along with Michael Kolar, a veteran recording engineer and owner of SoundScape Studios (founded in 1996).

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