In a listening party preview of the recently released Dudley Boyz project, a veritable who’s who were on hand with the promise of getting, ‘powerbombed and chokeslammed through a table.’
Like the album’s namesake, Ju Jilla and A.M. Early Morning unite to form one of the most influential tag teams in Chicago rap history. As two representatives of the New Chicago Wave, partnering on this release was many years in the making.
Having met in 2018 and having a mutual respect for each others’ bars, the workflow came easy. Per Ju Jilla, “The tape took only 2 days and there are already discussions on a Part 2.”
Carrying a belt throughout the night, AM boasted…”I get what I want cuz I work for it, a lil’ liquor for the homies I’m about to pour it…” They happily spent the night throwing around a lot of rap and wrestling bars that can be conversation pieces for fans of both.
With extreme, hardcore lyrics to match with the Dudley Boyz wrestling style, verbal tables, ladders, and chairs brawled with supremely matched beats by Backpack Beatz to keep the collected fans in the buildings heads bobbing. Parallel to the namesake’s influence on the WWE’s “Attitude Era,” Dudley Boyz is a piledriver that will send ripples through both artist’s fan base.
These artists are both in the Underground Mainstream, both of them collaborating with the likes of JoelQ, Rufus Sims, IAMGAWD, and Vic Spencer. Not to mention A.M. Early Morning working hard to bring CrimeApple, Rome Streetz and DanielSon to the Chi. Some of the hardest working artists around, keeping the culture headed forward, peaceably.
Destined for the Underground Hall of Fame, just like the Dudley Boyz entrance into the WWE HoF in 2018. In recognition of their contributions to the industry, the Dudley Boyz were inducted into the **WWE Hall of Fame** in 2018. This honor solidified their status as one of the greatest tag teams of all time.
The Dudley Boyz had a long career together, spanning over two decades. Their chemistry as a tag team was undeniable, combining Bubba Ray’s powerful persona and D-Von’s technical abilities. Their ability to consistently adapt to changing wrestling styles and eras allowed them to stay relevant for years. Our hope is that A.M. and Ju continue to work together, whether it’s a single, EP, or a whole new project.
The Dudley Boyz became known for their catchphrases, such as “D-Von, get the tables!” and their signature 3D (Dudley Death Drop) finishing move. Just like Ju Jilla’s scream of ‘Ya Ya’ and A.M.’s Oakley Block trilogy, spawing the ‘03’ chant. Backpack Beatz ended the show with a, “You can get now” in response to working with him, so artist’s, please hit him up so he can help deliver more fire like the Dudley Boyz project. Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1LyH9QpPbkKEyGpg2Kg5qS
Just like the albums inspiration, The Dudley Boyz, A.M. Early Morning and Ju Jilla’s legacy is cemented as a powerhouse team that is dominating their division, innovators who are changing the landscape of Chicago Underground Hip Hop through their hardcore, table-smashing style.