Happy 2015 from one of Chicago’s top street wear brands, Leaders 1354. The full-length compilation project, LEAD NEVER FOLLOW, is a great beginning to what promises to be another big year for Chicago hip hop. After a month of build up with singles from Spenzo, Taylor Bennett and BJ The Chicago Kid, LEAD NEVER FOLLOW treats us to new jams from favorites BJ, Spenzo, YP, Giftz, Z-Money, The Boy Illinois, FM Supreme, Tony Baines among others, while introducing many to rising stars Roosevelt The Titan & Satchel Stokes. It’s a pretty comprehensive view and incorporates the full scope of what Chi is bringing. Along with this music offering Leaders 1354 launches a limited edition long sleeve t-shirt. “The point of the mixtape is to raise the profile of the city at large, something the brand has been keen to do since opening their doors in Hyde Park at the original storefront in 2002.” – Leaders 1354
