In a time where materialistic songs like throw it in the bag play on our Ipods, Chachi’s Last Dollar sets a distinguishing tone for the 401hiphop community. Humbling with an east meets west vibe; chords strung out like a old Japanese flick paired up with the well known “dolla dolla bill y’all” sample from Wutangs’ Cream can’t help but leave a bit of Proletariat bitterness in your mouth. Much props to DJ Therion for near perfect cuts and producer J. Depina for a song that doesn’t scream “Manufactured”. Chachi composes in such a way that transcends you to live every lyrics he recites.

This refreshing artistic approach to America’s recession, can’t help but to hit home for a native Rhode Islander, especially now. RI food bank has released their annual status report on hunger stating that thirty percent of Rhode Islanders are food insecure for 2009. Chachi, who always is an autonomous voice in Rhode Island uses this frustration, and alienation that is all too familiar as a motivator of the peoples. Maintaining his prestige while giving a glimpse to the issues many try and mask.

With an undertone of Marxian dialects, the only thing missing from Last Dollar is a sign up sheet for the revolution.

If you haven’t heard, the Providence Phoenix is holding its annual Best Music Poll and they’re looking for your votes. Not only is the hip-hop section full of heavy hitters waiting for your vote, some of RI’s finest hip-hop minds are also up for awards in other sections as well.

Best Hip Hop Act Nominees:

Chachi
Jon Hope
Labeless Illtelligence
Poorly Drawn People
Romen Rok
Theo

Vote here:

http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/HipHopAct/

Best DJ/Electronica Act Nominees:

Joe Beats
DJ Sterbyrock
DJ Therion

Vote here:

http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/DJElectronicaAct/#TOPCONTENT

Best Song Nominee:

Theo, for “Say It Right”

Vote here:

http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/Song/#TOPCONTENT