“Damn Near Grown is about adulthood and what you find out–good or bad–about yourself, who and what you love, and the world around you in the process.”
Defcee has put in extraordinary work, time and soul on his project, Damn Near Grown, which began in 2008. His writing, delivery and curation of production and features shows gravitas & skill. Get some insight on this huge album and Defcee via his premiere and interview with Ben Niespodziany of These Days. Defcee enlisted producers Saba, Sev Seveer, Klassik, S.K.I.L, DroP Beats, MikeWavvs, Joseph Chilliams, Shaun “SCP” Peace, goldenbeets and Otis Brown Jones III. Features include some of Chicago’s very best -Noname Gypsy, Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Benjamin Earl Turner and Collasoul Structure. It is no wonder that he has the city behind him on this impressive LP. There is a timeless sound to it, the moods show Defcee’s range and damn, it is smooth. “Purplewatersugardrank” is like a Chicago all star cut, “Rappershit” produced and featuring Saba with Joseph Chilliams is a personal fav, as is the emotional “Keep,” a memorial to lost loved ones, Defcee sings “I wish loving you was enough to keep you here.” Not only does Defcee contribute musically to Chicago, but through teaching school and mentoring young artists in his work with YCA. Support his work by purchasing via Bandcamp or just give his music the time it deserves and has earned. The man sounds great – Damn Near Grown.
