8. White Gzus – Stackin’ N Mackin’ Vol. 1
The most underrated duo of 2014 award goes to the brilliant team of Blanco Caine and Gzus Piece, otherwise known as White Gzus. What made these two come together to form a group? We don’t know, but thank White Jesus everyday for bringing them together. Did they come together by having casual conversations about music, or was it Immaculate Conception?
Either way, their styles complement each other perfectly, and on their debut, Stackin’ N Mackin, they’ve created their own sound and lane. It was unique, it was different, and their too-cool-for-school delivery and approach made this a memorable affair. The detailed production and throwback appeal didn’t hurt either. Not to mention they’re two of the best shit talkers in the game. It was a breath of fresh air and a nice break from the same old, same old. Thankfully, there was no slackin in their mackin. Volume 2 should already be in the works.
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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