Pigeons & Waffles by Rich Jones

I started writing this album in the Fall of 2013 while on my 1st tour of the United States. I remember sitting in my friends living room in Urbana (or was it Champaign?) drinking White Russians + smoking pot listening to beats + thinking I should probably get serious about finishing something. It took 2 years to complete + features stellar features from all parties involved, including an ever rare verse from the beat smith himself Montana Macks. It also was the 1st project that I felt things were moving forward a bit, as we saw a little bit of press, including a year end nod in Reader for "Milwaukee Ave".

I wish I remembered more of the recording process itself but looking at the notes from when it 1st dropped, I know for a fact that I owe a lot (and maybe an apology or 2 lol) to Elton Cheung, Jeff Jackson, Kevin Cutler + Macks. They were so patient + were invaluable in getting me to knuckle down + finish this. It's tough to listen for me at points because I know how I would approach some of these records now but I appreciate it for the baseline it provided me as I've approached the projects I've worked on since.

I especially hope you enjoy the bonus songs we chose to include w/ Swords, Troy + Jordan. These were recorded around the same time I was making Pigeons & Waffles for a possible SCC release + we didn't want to wait any longer for people to hear them!

Happy listening,

Rich + Macks

Rich Jones is a prolific Chicago artist, community figure, and veteran of the cultural scene. Known for his versatile and evolving style, his latest album How do you sleep at night? finds him returning to his Hip Hop roots as he tackles class complacency, complicity under American authoritarianism and the value of human life vs. what’s profitable.

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