VIDEO: “Kleptomaniac” – Graves 33


On the low, Graves33 has put in more work than most rappers you’ve already heard of and probably done enough shows with heroes of the rap subterrane to warrant his own star on the Seattle Underground walk of fame (if there were such a thing). Go here to get learned. It will require a shut-in, three-day weekend to get hip to it all, so close your blinds and turn off your phone.

And while we’re at it, this video and remixed version of the MC’s “Kleptomaniac” was conceptualized and formed by the producer Phreewil during an extended bout of influenza. It’s worth reading about his suffering on the Bandcamp liner notes for Banner For A Quilted Deathbed, a love letter of sorts from Phree to Graves in the form of a remix album. That’s below to stream and download at your leisure.

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VIDEO: “My Open Wounds” – Graves

With three full-length albums and a free EP deep, Graves is the most prolific local hip-hop artist you’ve never heard of. His music is dark, gloomy, angst-ridden hip-hop tinged with rock. Perfect for whiling away the cloudy days that are about to set in over the Pacific Northwest. Unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, in which case you probably shouldn’t be listening. Go read the latest issue of People under one of your fluorescent lamps instead.

For those of you who like your hip-hop laced with minor bouts of depression and doomsday chatter (and who in their right mind doesn’t?), check for Graves’ discography here. Below is a dope preview of his forthcoming Systems Revolution 2.

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