The Palmer Squares
Personally, I dont listen to much rap. None of the new shit, thats for sure. Ive been listening to these guys since 2011 which is I guess close to when they started making music as The Palmer Squares. 4 days ago they released a new EP titled NaPalm (produced by Nate Kiz) and as such I figured I'd make a post about 'em.
They are 2 best friends from Chicago. They arent drill rap, thank god. Their names or personas or whatever are Acumental and Terminal Knowledge. acumental is the one with the facial hair...... their popularity is not what it was like 4 years ago so maybe this will garner a few fans idk. i love em. if it makes a difference Chance the Rapper quoted them a feature for 500$ before he dropped acid rap lol.
https://thepalmersquares.bandcamp.com/
bring the bacon-
Muffhugger- Palmer Squares ft. Prob Cause
this was their first ep, also produced by nate kiz - you should listen to it all.
this is my favorite start to finish
this album has 3 of my favorite songs... Whatever Makes You Happy, Knock 'Em Down, and Spaceman. please listen lol.
theres plenty to look at, i couldnt pick a favorite. maybe look at englebert humperdink by term k thats a fun one.. their new song leeches i rather like. idk ideally this account will generate value and at some point i could support their work more, bc they are definitely "starving artists"- broke af. maybe i love em bc they are down to earth as can be and are real people, idk.
also, they may just seem like rhyming idiots... but their wordplay and content is fucking crazy. they are smart guys. especially because acumental has improved SO MUCH in the last 5 years its amazing to hear....
thanks for reading my half assed work i just want people to listen to and enjoy em and to quote their youtube mc showcase description "bust some hump and find it yourself cuntface" ;)
I saw them live in Vancouver and it was the best show I have ever been to, so immensely talented and intelligent. Everything they say has multiple layers that can be interpreted. These guys are geniuses and inspire me greatly. I am pretty much always listening to them while I paint. Have you listened to Napalm? Amazing!
holy fuckin shit did u see them at the bcmp? im from bc lol
I saw them at the vapor lounge. I live in Revelstoke but drove there to see them. Just made a post with my pic I got taken with them, check it out!
https://steemit.com/rap/@michelleart/palmer-squares-napalm
yeeaaaahh, thats the upstairs. i guess its not even called the bcmp anymore but the cchq. either way we are talking about the same place. they were good then??
do you know what type of setlist they did was it old or new stuff? i know it was a year ago or w.e
they played (from memory and in no particular order)
Boost the Levels
Squizad
Stony-broke
Indica
Walk Much
Ugly Duckling
Dip
Never Had Nothin
Hungover Joint
Beat It Up
Muffhugger
No Foam in the Cup
Broken Wax
Consistently Inconsistent
Namesake
Rahdahdah
Pretty sure I am missing some...but it was amazing...better than the cds, in my opinion....mind you they were stoned not drunk so they did a better job than the shows where they are getting wasted lol.
thats an amazing setlist. that they mixed old and new. i mean a bunch of my favorite songs here, that said i love them either way. im a fan in the sense whatever they release ill appreciate bc i get new shit from them, im kinda frustrated that their fans hated planet of the shapes so much. idk
they are supposed to be here before december this year
Oh that is exciting...I hope I have cash to make the trip cuz I would totally go see them again. Those that cannot appreciate Planet of the Shapes don't deserve their music lol
yeah me too i think they are supposed to go from coast to coast canada so maybe theyll be nearer to you. i agree, it just frustrates me they had to make an ep (NaPalm) to please fans who werent happy with them experimenting. i mean, theyre artists lol