Artist Puts Up Site-Specific Rap Quotes Around Philly

Jay Smalls posted rhymes from Black Thought, Will Smith, Jay Electronica, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, EST from 3 Times Dope, Meek Mill, Danny Brown and others.

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Artist Jay Shells has performed quite a neat guerrilla art project, installing site-specific hip hop quotes around Philadelphia.

The project includes rhymes from Black Thought, Will Smith, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, EST from Three Times Dope, Meek Mill, Danny Brown and others.

Ayo @blackthought one of your site-specific lyrics installed in exact location mentioned. #therapquotes pic.twitter.com/szvh15I8t8 — The Rap Quotes (@TheRapQuotes) August 19, 2014

“Philly is the least populated city I’ve ever been too,” Shells told Animal New York. “Most places we went, I found myself wondering where everyone was.” Aw. I ran down past 7th and Snyder over the weekend and it was hopping!

Shells even got a sign with a Danny Brown quote attached to a barrier near the Liberty Bell. I’m guessing this one won’t last too long.

Ayo @xdannyxbrownx one of your site-specific lyrics installed in exact location mentioned. #therapquotes pic.twitter.com/jV3T1gpgZt — The Rap Quotes (@TheRapQuotes) August 19, 2014

Shells had a whole stack of the signs. Look for them around town!