Closed Sessions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Vinyl Release
This summer Chicago-based label Closed Sessions will celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To kick off the festivities, Closed Sessions is releasing their first ever vinyl pressing of Closed Sessions Vol. 1. The 14-track compilation project is featured on mustard-yellow vinyl (Closed Sessions Vol. 2 vinyl will be relish-green), new artwork and a poster of the cover artwork. Recorded between 2009-2010, the project features collaborations with 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. Throughout the rest of 2019, Closed Sessions will be release new content, archival footage and also celebrate their Digital Freshness event series to mark 10 years.
Closed Sessions Vol. 1 (10th Anniversary Edition) is available for purchase and streaming at closedsessions.bandcamp.com. Check out the full press release at ClosedSessions.com.
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