“There is nobody involved that I don’t trust”
– Slug of Atmosphere
There are striking simularities between the evolution of SuicideGirls and the career of underground rapper Sean Daley, better known as Slug from the Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere. Slug has been a supporter of SG for years, contributed his music to the Black Heart Retrospective and even name-drops the site in a song title on Atmosphere’s 2003 record Seven’s Travels. But there are also more subtle career links to be explored. Like Suicidegirls, Atmosphere are known for their punk-rock ethos and DIY approach to distribution. They have been touring for over a decade now; winning over heads and hearts one city at a time. It seems like Slug is finally reaping the fruit of his efforts.
He is the co-founder of Rhymesayers Entertainment, a record label which boasts an impressive roster of up-and-coming artists. Equal parts cocky and self-deprecating, with all the requisite charm of an iconic MC, Slug is the kind of enigma that journalists are eager to unravel. I had the chance to pick his brain during Atmospheres recent North American tour.
Read our exclusive interview with Slug of Atmosphere on SuicideGirls.com.
