DJ Bandz is a key figure in Chicago’s rap rise over the past 5+ years. His early mixtapes with DJ Victoriouz are a thing of legend, and he’s spent countless hours making everyone else look good. Now it’s his time, as today he drops his debut single featuring the likes of Lil Jamez, Zoey Dollaz…
Produced by Cash Money AP Lil Reese is back, and back in a major way. He hasn’t dropped anything recently, but he comes back and comes back correct with “Here” — a rolling new release orchestrated by Cash Money AP. He tells me he has a new album on the way, so keep all eyes…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Ay we got it. Best music video out of Chicago this year, instantly awarded to young Warhol for this one. Worked over with precision and creativity by director Lonewolf (@whylonewolf), Warhol’s video to accompany this bouncy heater is a match made in heaven. The brand is at its strongest point…
Twista’s debut album, Runnin’ of at da Mouth, dropped all the way back in 1992. A lot of you guys weren’t even alive yet. Fast forward to 2017, and at 25 years in, Twista is still relevant and still killing the game. But not only is he a legend in his own right, he’s passing…
After years of teases, drops, videos and leaks; Brill finally unloads his debut project. It’s been a long time coming, but the R&B crooner of SaveMoney delivered 14 brand new tracks produced by Davi$ Dope, Untamedbst, The 25th Hour, Smino, & More. The album also features guest appearances from his SAVEMONEY brothers, Caleb James, Brian…
Directed by Laka Films. Produced by DJ L. Okay, this one just might be the craziest leak thus far from Free Crack 4. When is that thang dropping again? Hopefully, sooner than later, but Bibby keeps the temperature up on full blast with this new joint. Bananas.
Qari can’t miss — and today he’s back with another self-produced winner called “mbdlmnm.” He honestly can’t miss, even if this one was inspired by heartbreak (his words, not mine) Hear for yourself below.
Produced by Luke Almighty Big Nina is back. After having a scorching hot summer last year, she’s ready to return to the forefront of the game. Today she does with with her kick-off “Let Go.” This is hot. Listen to her live and let go below.
Last night, Chano was the guest star on the season nine (GASP!) premiere of MTV’s Wild’N Out. He was joined by fellow Chicago natives Saba and Joseph Chilliams, who capped the show by performing one of my favorite songs, “Westside Bound 3.” Westside fellas do go crazy, and they most definitely went crazy on that…
Produced by Chopsquad DJ Whoa, this joint is hot. As Durk enters the second act of his career, we find his sound evolving and him aiming in a new direction. That was pretty clear on “Uzi” which is one of my favorites of his recent drop. “Nobody Know” follows in that tradition, and this one…