Prez Harris
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014
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Chicago MC Prez Harris knows who he is, and he wants you to do the same on his new single, “Just Do Me.” The track is a testament to originality over imitation, featuring sharp verses from Harris, as well as Thaddeus Tukes and Devin 2xx. The track is equal parts banger and empowerment anthem, a balancing act that isn’t always easy to pull off.
Over a booming, trap-tinged instrumental from Detrakz, the three MCs trade bars about the grind and artificiality. Their distinct flows compliment each other well, with Tukes’ dense, knotty lyrics playing well off of Harris’ smoother, effortless delivery. - Grant
The Northwestern favorite delivered an engaging performance on par with the shows he regularly puts on around campus. He played a mixture of songs from his debut mixtape State of the Union, ranging from the money-wired "Economics" to the drowsy R&B serenade "First Lady" featuring Noah Fromson. Utilzing the on-stage charisma that's built his reputation, Harris demanded that the audience move as close to the stage as possible for his banger “Just Do Me,” closing out his show on a high-energy note. - Camille Darko
Harris’ preferences ebb and flow every day, but “Just Do Me” especially carries his current sentiment that one should embrace him or himself and bring their marinating dreams to fruition. - Celena Chong
Self-proclaimed Prez Harris, the 19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore majors in engineering and doubles as a rapper. His debut mixtape, State of the Union, is a play on the presidential address, making astute observations on everything from challenges of race and poverty to violence in Chicago and problems in the millennial generation. Perhaps most important, however, is his call to arms—his State of the Union isn’t just a lecture, it’s a movement. - Dana Getz
The song has many components such as the skillful verses, the infectious beat, and the sweet vocals that truly make it powerful. - Kris Jones
Chicago born rapper Thaddeus Tukes and Prez Harris have brought in the new year with a bang. The release of this new video ‘Do Your Dance’ is just the start of what we can expect to be a great year for the pair... Thaddeus and Prez has got our support over here in London! Props to the video and the positive message they is trying to deliver. - ItsMeKorinnaa
Thaddeus Tukes and Prez Harris released this song over the summer and end the year with the video for it as well. The video is filled with neon colors along with the two walking through areas of Chicago and of course there’s dancing. Check it out after the break. - Joe Hova
“Economics” prod.by DMV’s own LexOfNP and featuring Oakland vocalist Aria Charles, is off his highly anticipated mixtape “State of the Union”. When you listen to “Economics” , you hear Prez Harris drop lyrics and knowledge, in order to raise the consciousness of anyone listening. What really makes the World go around? The song is worth a listen, click the embedded links to peep out other songs featured by the emerging Hip-Hip Artist. Be sure to follow the release of Prez Harris debut mixtape , sure to get the internet buzzing. - C. A. Elliot
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Prez Harris began his musical journey at the age of 8, when he started learning how to play the drums and writing poetry, but it wasn't until his freshman year of college that he accepted his role as a solo artist.
In 2013, Harris started attending Northwestern University, studying Computer Engineering and Music Technology. His freshmen year, he created a student group called DOJO. DOJO, a music community with a deep love for Hip Hop, reintroduced creating music to Harris and soon after the group’s creation, he was inspired to begin rapping again.
In January 2015, he released his debut mixtape, State of The Union. The ten-track project featured artists and producers such as Thaddeus Tukes, AleXander, Aria Charles, Adhana Reid, LexOfNP, Detrakz, Paul Cabbin, etc. Harris began doing shows non-stop after the release, throughout Illinois and Wisconsin opening up for major acts like, B.o.B., Jay Electronica, Little Simz, and CJ Fly. Along with local shows, he embarked on his Campaign College Tour in 2016 performing at colleges throughout the Midwest.
Harris is now set to release his next project, an EP entitled A Different World, this year.
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