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Lucki Eck$ is 18 years old. Do you remember what you were doing when you were 18? You probably didn't have two fire mixtapes out, as well as a buzzing collaboration with one of the game's wildest artists, but we'll get to all that. He's carved out his own niche in the exploding Chicago rap scene, because he doesn't necessarily fit in with the usually dark and aggressive drill subgenre, yet he also doesn't quite fit in with the introspective, mostly positive Save Money crew, which houses the likes of Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. His 2013 release Alternative Trap really quite accurately described the young artist, as he's created just a slightly different variation on anything we've heard out of the region yet. He raps about the prescription meds he sells and uses, but in the most melodic way possible, leaving his songs sounding like hazy, Xanax fueled trips through his young brain. You can hear and download his entire previous project below.
Lyricism & Flow
Take Chance the Rapper's roller coaster pitch versatility and add in Ricky Hil's drawn-out promethazine and Xanax-laced delivery and melody, together with the story-telling and dark lyricism of Chicago's notorious Drill scene: then you'd begin to understand sort of what Lucki Eck$ sounds like, save for the fact that he changes his style constantly, making him tough to box into one category. You can hear what we mean on Lucki's "Count On Me" series (think Curren$y's Audio Dope series). He takes three Clams Casino-esque beats and deconstructs the drug game over a trilogy of melodic anthems.
"Pull out your wallet, I'll get you where you wanna be / it ain't for the low, but it's worth it you'll see"
Lucki has a way of bragging about his street credentials while making it sound like a love song, which is something you don't come across everyday. In the two subsequent follow-ups, it's more of the same, laid-back melody paired with slick rhymes about his entrepreneurial spirit, if you will.
Production Choices
Lucki does his best work on lofty, dream sequence-type instrumentals, which most of his songs are on. It almost reminds us of early A$AP Rocky, whereas most songs make you feel like you're on a trip right alongside Eck$. He admittedly gets high on his own supply, so the Xanny bars have a huge influence on his music. It'll be interesting to hear how his music, or production choices in general, will evolve if he ever kicks the habit.
He doesn't have a huge stable of producers he uses, but that's probably explained by the super specific sound he's clearly looking for. He's enlisted the help of guys like Hippie Dream and Plu2o Nash fairly consistently, and they work well together in making a cohesive sound that sounds very polished for such a young kid. Danny Brown's touring DJ and in-house producer SKYWLKR has produced a pair of songs for Eck$, the first of which was a trippy tune about robbing a fellow drug dealer called "Finesse" off his new mixtape Body High.
Networking & Collaborations
Though he doesn't work with too many outsiders, he had a song called "Ouch Ouch" that was produced by FKA Twigs, a London-based artist. She not only produced the song, but directed and starred in the video, which was a little out there, yet fit the song perfectly (you'll see).
A recent chance encounter at SXSW this past Spring led to yet another important collaboration for Eck$, as he was on the bill at Red Bull's Sound Select showcase and met Danny Brown. Danny, being no stranger to weird, trippy, unconventional music, agreed to come together for a song with the teenage phenom, and the result was astounding. SKYWLKR helmed the beat, the 2nd such one he's crafted for Lucki, though this one was far faster and more aggressive than what we're used to hearing Eck$ on, but it worked perfectly. Danny Brown played the perfect brash antagonist to Lucki's magic carpet ride flow.
Up Next
It's really more about right now than what's next for the young kid from the Chi. He just dropped his highly anticipated new set, Body High, to much acclaim. Though stylistically, it's not a huge departure from the music he was making on his previous release, Alternative Trap, you can hear the progression in his sound and lyricism, making it scary what he'll sound like once he's in his twenties. Listening to the whole new project in order, it has a strange calming effect on you, almost as if Lucki slipped you an audio Xanny bar to take while you listen to him. It's Chance's Acid Rap meets Ricky Hil's SYLDD, a sink into your couch and zone out collection of bangers that sound just as good coming out of the speakers in the whip with your windows open. It's a versatile style of music that we can't wait to see evolve and get better with age. The kids may not be alright, but the music sure is great.
On The Come Up gives you a look at a rising rapper in the game, this week we peep Chicago's own Lucki Eck$.
HotNewHipHop's On The Come Up series profiles rising stars in the rap game that show strong promise and the will to succeed. Most of the time, they're new to the site but deserve some shine. We will profile artists and producers ranging from those in the deep underground to artists just about to bubble up into the mainstream that you may have missed. You'll be able to check out some of their best work, and we'll break down what makes them great by category. Throughout the article, you'll find links to hear more from the artist or producer, and you can leave suggestions in the comments letting us know who we should profile in the future.
In this week's edition, we head to Chicago to meet Lucki Eck$, whose Body High project just hit the streets and we honestly can't take it out of rotation. He's the youngest On The Come Up artist so far, at just 18 years old. What he lacks in years, he makes up for in uniqueness, and somehow comes off sounding like a seasoned veteran. We'll break down his whole story for you, plus introduce you to a lot of his dope music.


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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Bubble? What Bubble?
Making matters worse, Teva now has its own branded drug business and will be on the other side of the trade when its own $3.8 billion multiple sclerosis drug loses its patent protection.
Cramer said Teva may seem cheap trading at only seven times earnings, but with the generic space increasingly becoming a commodity it's unlikely Teva will be able to grow much from here. That makes it a value trap, especially given how many other drug makers are offering growth plus great dividend yields.
Now and Then
Continuing with his argument that the markets are not in bubble territory, Cramer took a look at more stocks and sectors to make some comparisons between now and the markets of 2001, when a bubble really did exist.
Cramer noted that back in 2001 stocks were considerably more expensive than today. Alcoa (AA) traded at $44 a share; today, it trades at $8. US Steel (X) traded at $191; today, it's $17. Freeport McMoRan (FCX) was at $62; today just $33, to name a few.
In the retail sector, stocks may seem expensive compared to where they've been recently but historically they're fairly valued. The same holds true with the industrials, he said. They're not rich, nor are they bargains. In fact, Cramer said there are only three sectors that he feels are bargains at the moment, and those are the banks, technology, and oil and gas. He said stocks including KeyCorp (KEY), a stock he owns for his charitable trust,Lightning Round
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Check out Tyler Perry speaking about his relationship with Whitney Houston at the singer's private funeral held in New Jersey today (above).
Beautiful, passionate, and just so clear how deeply he cared for her.
R.I.P. Whitney.
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Update Oct 2014
We just ran another sign up, thanks those who've participated in the GB and to those who've missed out keep an eye out for our next one! If there is enough interest in another in a couple months then someone is welcome to start a feeler thread and get a new sign-up going. Just please contact us for details at that time.
Update 3/5/13:
A new GB sign up has started! If interested, add yourself to the sign up list. All info in this post as far as pricing is still the same in the new GB, the end dates etc listed are not accurate any more.
Hey guys, if you're looking to beef up your weak factory tailgate now is your chance!
Here's how the GB discount will work:
PLEASE- only sign up if you fully intend on ordering. If you decide you want to back out after signing up, please say so and I'll edit the sign up list accordingly. Thanks
And now a bonus for you all-
if we get over 40 orders, then one order will be randomly selected to get theirs for free(less shipping costs)!
GB sign up starts now!
I'll release the GB discount promo code with appropriate discount level applied based on the sign up list total on the 1st of January 2013. At that time, the coupon code will automatically expire 7 days later and orders later than that will no longer be eligible for the GB price.
Orders will be filled in the order that we receive them once the discount code is released and ordering begins.
Please allow approximately 2-3 weeks for fabrication + the shipping time, so you should get your reinforcements between mid-late January.
During the GB, material choice on the covers will be 14ga steel, or .100" aluminum (not aluminum diamond plate, just plain aluminum). All covers will ship bare metal. Aluminum can be left bare and will oxidize lightly(depends on how harsh the environment is where you live), but steel will need to be coated with your choice of product to prevent rust. Aerosol can bed liner is affordable and decently durable so for most people that is what I would recommend coating with, but any coating that sticks to metal can be used. Powdercoat, line-x, auto paint, spray paint, etc
Installation is simple:
After coating your cover with your choice of coating, simply lower your tailgate and remove the torx head screws holding the plastic covers on. The top edge piece unclips off the edge of the tailgate, and the larger cover then simply lifts off.
Next, slip the Relentless tailgate reinforcement on the tailgate(mind the formed lip on the cover so as to not scratch the outside of the tailgate. Foam 'camper tape' can be applied to the inside of the protector lip to help protect the paint if desired). Once the mounting holes are lined up, start all the screws, then tighten down each one while working from the center to the sides. Do not over-tighten, they secure into plastic inserts that can be stripped if too much torque is applied. Finally, enjoy some peace of mind that your tailgate is now much stronger(not invincible though )!
Here is the link to the product page on my website for information on the product. http://www.relentlessfabrication.us/...87&id=14437186
Photos from member 'swordknives'. Factory plastic cover can now be placed over the reinforcement if desired:


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My, my what a rushed week it has been on top of family stress and work just being a bit full on I am glad to bid farewell to last week and welcome the new week whole heartedly. This Monday post is a little late due to a long dog walk and an array of other personal appointments that we have both had today. Himself and I have had a really tough time this week and we just want to chill and reboot a little.
Onwards . . .
For my eyes
As a hardcore Colgan I have nothing but love for this book and continuation of the Polly and Neil adventure. Must-read for all!
For my ears
Haven't had much listening time recently so I am looking forward to picking up where I left off with this.