This is the final video performed by the late great Derek “Chino XL” Barbosa. “The Mantis” was produced by Johnny Slash and Directed by Westlyfe. The video incorporates Chi’s youngest daughters Lyric and Bella Barbosa who operate the Instagram page @chinoxltribute as they share some sentiments regarding the incredible force of nature their Father was and how much he meant to the world of Hip-Hop.
“The Mantis” can be found as part of the 22 Track album “Prelude to the Mantis” available on Vinyl, CD, Cassette and Digital Download now at www.1332RECORDS.COM Executive Produced by Matthew “M80” Markoff and Lyric and Bella Barbosa. “Prelude to the Mantis” features Techn9ne, Kurupt, Kxng Crooked, Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Apathy, Rittz, Statik Selektah, Ras Kass, Canibus and more. Thank You all for your ongoing love and support -Bella Barbosa ** Long live the legacy of the legendary Wordsmith Chino XL / Derek Barbosa who the world sadly lost on July 28th 2024. His strong spirit will live on through all soldier supporters worldwide. Rest In Eternal Power Chi ** If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 to connect with trained counselors for confidential support via call, text, or chat 🇺🇸 or 116 123
- Tracklist1. THE MANTIS (Prod. JOHNNY SLASH)
2. BLUE BIRD (Prod. VOODOOLION)
3. I KNOW (PROD. NICK WIZ)
4. STEEZY
5. TERMINALLY ILL feat. TECHN9NE, RITTZ, KXNG CROOKED & STATIK SELEKTAH
6. BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS feat. Apathy (Prod. APATHY)
7. GUILLOTINE
8. LOVING YOU feat. M-EIGHTY
9. SHOTS THROUGH YA VEHICLE
10. CHI CHOPS
11. ACAPELLA
12. BASQUIAT
13. TRIPLE SEIZE – FEAT KXNG CROOKED AND COPYWRITE (Prod. TERMINAL 3 PRODUCTIONS)
14. PARADIGMS
15. THE RAPTURE feat. CAPPADONNA, PLANET ASIA & KXNG CROOKED
16. CHEMISTRY
17. WE JUST SPIT BARS feat. CANIBUS
18. CRUEL WORLD
19. CHAMPION feat. HRSMN (KURUPT x RAS KASS x KILLAH PRIEST)
20. ON MY GRIND
21. GRAND FINALE
22. STILL SAILING (VODKA GRAVAS REMIX)
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