“With his mind and body right Slangston Hughes puts on for the city of New Orleans in the “Champion Song” video. Directed by Reel Spotlite Films, it features NOLA based comedian Mark Caesar and the infamous 8 Bit Animal motivating The Connoisseur of Fine Rhyme to return to shape in the music scene.
Fans should anticipate his Five Finger Discount (EP) set to release this summer. In addition to recording new music, Slangston has been busy performing with live bands Fo On The Flo and MadFro. As a result of his hustle, he’s recently opened for Oddisee & Good Company at The House of Blues (NOLA) and also earned a spots on the Hard Rock Rising 2016 – Rock Local/Win Global contest on June 1st, and the Slumfest Hip-Hop Festival on June 25th (STL).”