Video: King Louie Stops By WGCI’s The Morning Riot
Yesterday, King Louie stopped by WGCI to talk about his deal with Epic, the scene here in Chicago and long-awaited Dope & Shrimp with The Morning Riot. Lou also addresses the “King L” name change, who has creative control over his new project and more.
Busta Rhymes is a fan, huh? Dope.
Related: King Louie – Val Venis
Pics: MTV2′s Sucker Free Chicago @ Adrianna’s
Photos by Chuck Diesel
As I’m sure you’ve seen and heard by now, MTV2 was in Chicago this past weekend filming a Chicago segment for their Sucker Free program. MTV2 linked with a handful of artists and had had two shows — one at Beauty Bar on Saturday, and a second at Adrianna’s on Sunday. Here we have some photos from Adrianna’s, which was completely turnt up.
L.E.P. Bogus Boys, YP, Mikkey Halsted, King Louie, Katie Got Bandz, Spenzo, Treated Crew and more were all on hand. Check out the full gallery below.
For video footage of the event, head here.
Fredo Santana f/ King Louie – Got Myself
Shouts to DJ Victoriouz. Produced by C-Sick, J. Hill & Fredo.
Fredo and Louie on the same track? Yeah, it’s a drill. Fredo’s new mixtape, It’s A Scary Sight, drops this week. You can also catch Fredo, Louie and many more at Adrianna’s tonight for MTV2′s Sucker Free Chicago. Details here.
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King Louie Signs With Epic
If you were a little caught off guard by the release of King Louie’s first single “Val Venis” today, you weren’t alone. The record was dubbed as the first SINGLE from Louie’s long-awaited Dope & Shrimp project; but what you probably didn’t know, was that Dope & Shrimp will be dropping via Lawless Inc./Epic Records/Sony.
King Louie – Val Venis
Produced by C-Sick.
You may remember a video of King Louie’s new dance surfacing a while back –well, the track is finally here. Inspired and co-signed by Val Venis himself. Dope & Shrimp coming soon.
Look for a huge announcement and exclusive interview with Louie a.k.a. King L on FSD later.
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Video: Mikkey Halsted, King Louie & Lil Durk Record “Chopper Music”
Uh-oh.
Look for the final product to be featured on Mikkey’s MMM Season. Can’t wait to hear this one.
Mixtape: DJ Victoriouz, DJ Twin & DJ Pharris – The New Chicago Vol. 1
Presented by iParty. Hosted by Moe Bey.
As promised, DJ Victoriouz, DJ Twin, DJ Pharris & Moe Bey deliver the first installment of their The New Chicago series. Featuring new music from King Louie, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, Chella H, Freddie Gibbs, Chief Keef and many more.
Download and check out the tracklisting below.
Video: King Louie, Young Chop & Lil Reese In The Studio
Shot and chopped by Davy Greenberg
Living that Cali life, Louie, Chop and Reese recently hit Chalice Studios in L.A. to do work on all of their respective projects. We get a peak into their recording process, and catch glimpses of Bighomie Doe, John Monopoly, Larro and more in the lab. Oh, and an impersonator of me? Tune in to find out. It also goes without saying that the music sounds crazy.
Previously: King Louie on MTV News
Video: King Louie On MTV News
MTV News recently invited King Louie up to the MTV studios to chat with the rising MC about Kanye’s shout out on Keef’s “I Don’t Like (Remix),” his upcoming album Dope & Shrimp and much more. Another big look for the budding star.
Now, Louie is signed to independent label Lawless Inc. and continues to pump out street-inspired, hard-hitting, dope-boy music. His latest mixtape, Motion Picture, serves as an appetizer for his upcoming album,Dope & Shrimp.
Lou was about 16 years old when he first started hitting the recording studio. He started taking rap seriously after he got kicked out of high school. Now KL is part of a budding Chicago music scene that includes Chief Keef, Rockie Fresh, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, YP and Def Jam’s latest signees Lil’ Durk and Lil’ Reese. “The music scene is crazy. It’s younger and energetic. … It’s fun again,” Louie said of his city’s new crop of spitters.
Katie Got Bandz f/ King Louie – Ridin’ Around & We Drillin’ [Lawless Remix]
Shouts DJ Victoriouz
Katie Got Bandz’ surprise hit, “Ridin’ Around & We Drillin,” just got the remix treatment via King Louie and Lawless Inc. Katie’s name has been bubbling over the past few months, and it’s no doubt hitting a fever pitch with this high profile remix. There’s some serious quotables included as well.
I’ve been told a video will be shot for this, so stay tuned as this record continues to grow. But the real question is who has the hotter ad-lib? “KAAAATIE” or “LOOOUIE” — vote early and vote often in the comments section.
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