Leather Corduroys Explained

Leather Corduroys
Origin:	Chicago, Illinois
Genre:	Hip hop
Years Active:	2012–present
Associated Acts:	Savemoney
Current Members:	Kami Joey Purp

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]

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)
• YOU AND THE MONEY (2022)

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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leather Corduroys And Vic Mensa Have A Few Questions For You On 'Have U Eva'. Vibe. Darryl. Robertson. May 14, 2015. August 26, 2015.
2. Web site: Leather Corduroys keep it tight and loose all at once. Chicago Tribune. Ernest. Wilkins. January 22, 2015. August 26, 2015.
3. Web site: Vic Mensa and Joey Purp Star in Kami's "Home Movies" Video. XXL. Sidney. Madden. October 20, 2016. December 24, 2016.
4. Web site: New Music: Leather Corduroys – "Dat Strong". Respect.. Ben. Sherak. March 5, 2014. August 26, 2015.
5. Web site: Leather Corduroys - Season. HipHopDX. Kellan. Miller. January 30, 2015. August 26, 2015.
6. Web site: Leather Corduroys (Kami de Chukwu and Joey Purp) Releases New EP 'Porno Music Volume II: TSFR'. XXL. Eric. Diep. April 2, 2014. August 26, 2015.
7. Web site: Never mind the cover art, listen to Leather Corduroys' new EP. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. April 9, 2014. August 26, 2015.
8. Web site: Leather Corduroys: Season. Pitchfork Media. Winston. Cook-Wilson. January 20, 2015. August 26, 2015.
9. Web site: Leather Corduroys Release Haunting Short Film For "Lucile". Complex. James. Elliott. April 23, 2015. August 26, 2015.
10. Web site: Vic Mensa And Leather Corduroys Make A Potent Team On "Have U Eva". The Fader. Elias. Leight. May 14, 2015. August 26, 2015.