Local hip-hop artist Chachillie (aka Charles Stewart) announced today, via Twitter, that his single, “Rome is Burning” is “debuting on the major R&B/Hip Hop Billboard at 96!” See the chart here.
The song is from Chachillie’s March release, Goosebumps on Pangea. Read a review of the album here.
The video for “Rome is Burning” was released today. View it below, though be aware it may not be appropriate for work, for children, or for those with sensitive natures. The video was written, produced, directed and edited by Todd Wolfe. Chachillie was the winner of this year’s Music Video Asheville for his “5150” video.
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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall
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Danielle Grant
Charles Stewart aka Chachille has been a close friend and inspiration to me since I was 17, now 29. When I first witnessed him rhyme, I knew he would become one of hip-hop’s greatest artists. I soon followed in his footsteps and started writing rhymes myself.
From cyphers on the streets of downtown Asheville, sittin’ in the local coffee shops with our headphones, pens & pads, to stage performances as featured MC’s- Chach has led the way for many Asheville MC’s and music producers, provided much encouragement and invaluable inspiration, demonstrated unbelievable dedication and determination…and has made us all proud to see him gainin’ more and more momentum to the TOP!
Listen closely to his words, my friends. This ain’t yo ordinary hip-hop.
This is Revolution.
Prepare for Goosebumps!
-Dedicated friend and fellow MC… “DubL-L” (Asheville, NC)
Charles Stewart aka Chachille has been a close friend and inspiration to me since I was 17, now 29. When I first witnessed him rhyme, I knew he would become one of hip-hop’s greatest artists. I soon followed in his footsteps and started writing rhymes myself.
From cyphers on the streets of downtown Asheville, sittin’ in the local coffee shops with our headphones, pens & pads, to stage performances as featured MC’s- Chach has led the way for many Asheville MC’s and music producers, provided much encouragement and invaluable inspiration, demonstrated unbelievable dedication and determination…and has made us all proud to see him gainin’ more and more momentum to the TOP!
Listen closely to his words, my friends. This ain’t yo ordinary hip-hop.
This is Revolution.
Prepare for Goosebumps!
-Dedicated friend and fellow MC… “DubL-L” (Asheville, NC)