Clean Up

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Towkio and Chance The Rapper go head-to-head on the jubilant, footwork-inspired "Clean Up."

It's kind of surprising how separate Chicago's respective hip-hop and footwork scenes have stayed to this day. The latter genre, a brand of frenetic dance music inspired and often accompanied by highly-skilled dancers, has brushed shoulders with the rap game, with Chance The Rapper occasionally showcasing his fandom, and the late DJ Rashad inspiring many a popular rapper. Other than that though, the worlds have remained pretty exclusive, with many US rap fans having little to no familiarity with footwork.

On "Clean Up," a Stephan Ponce and Social Experiment-produced track from Towkio's new tape .Wav Theory, that genre's influence is unmistakable throughout. In Chance's words: "This shit better turn your shit up."

Quotable Lyrics

I'm 'bout to change it, and the places I'm 'bout to take it
Work that I put in prolly will save me a generation
I'm makin' 'em conscious, now I try makin' some progress
In need of a prophet like motherfuckin' double ententres


About The Author
<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
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