LA-based artist Lando Chill makes music which is technically classified as hip-hop, but isn’t tethered to a single genre; encompassing elements of funk, gospel, jazz, indie rock, psychadelic, and folk. Born in Chicago, IL as Lance Washington, today he announces his new album Black Ego set for release on October 12th via Mello Music Group. In anticipation, he also shares new single “Peso” with HipHopDX – featuring Detroit-based rapper / producer Quelle Chris and LA-based hip-hop / soul artist Rey.

“Lasso and I set out to create a soundscape that could be the canvas for both our southwest border influence & midwest origins, nestled between the experience of living as a person of color in a police state & the caution one must inherit in order to feel safe in a country that has yet to fully accept nor understand equality. The hood is as much the “frontline” as the border & reservations, as they all have been militarized against & oppressed by our government; through legislation, perception, & abhorrent action. Quelle Chris & Rey from Ojalá Systems round out the narrative; creating a kaleidoscope of wisdom & wariness that precedes what it means to be a person of color battered by the wage gap within the police state in which we reside.” – Lando Chill