14. YP – Backwood Jones
2014 was a tough year for YP. Saddled with devastating personal issues – including the tragic loss of his 6-month-old son – most artists would’ve crumbled under the pressure. But YP rose from the ashes to drop his best and most complete project in years, Backwood Jones.
YP took it back to basics on Backwood Jones, seemingly doing everything for dolo. Gone was the backing of One Off Entertainment and the stress of his former Universal Records deal. It was pure YP doing what he does best. We’re pretty sure the last thing YP wanted to do this year was muster up the strength to put out and promote an album, but he defied the odds and gave the fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for. Backwood Jones was a success in more ways than one. Great production selection, and many new flows from the Young Prince. Its presence was felt.
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One of the best most accurate and seemingly unbiased lists FSD has ever posted. Congrats to all the artists recognized big and small.
Surprised that Katie Got Bandz didn’t get nominated. I was surprised that Common made it. Truthfully, I felt like the project capitalized and pandered to his Chicago roots that he hasn’t acknowledged in a long time. Although I am sure some would argue that the gesture is to pass the torch, something about it seemed false and it is far deeper than the fact of Common not being a “drill” rapper. Plus anytime he talks about sex gives me pause.
yall left out some well known ppl reppin Chicago. Like where is CEITO
Gibbs ain’t even from nor does he live in Chicago… And where is Ceito???
Remember folks it’s a Midwest blog. Gibbs is from Gary that’s not far from the Chi. And as for projects left off the list. Maybe FSD needs an honorable mentions post
yeah we all know FSD is a midwest blog but don’t title the post best “chicago” projects if you’re gonna include outside of chicago projects. it’s a bit misleading. you don’t open a chinese restaurant and sell pizza. honorable mentions post would be nice but ceito is above that. the positive energy, no pun intended, and stylistic laid back sounds were one step ahead of the major label artists like j. cole and kendrick right now.
FSD is a Chicago blog. They have a poor representation of the Midwest.
I think Village party and Body high should of been higher on the list, overall not bad