Happy G.O.O.D. Friday to those who celebrate. Never forget one of rap’s greatest rollouts. One day these will hopefully appear on streaming sites. But for now, get your pirate on.
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Summer Walker’s ‘The Summer Series’ Tour hits Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom March 31 & April 1
A two night extravaganza starring Summer Walker kicks off March 31 and April 1 at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. That’s right, one of music’s biggest acts brings her R&B sounds to Chicago for the Summer Walker Series. Trust this is an event you won’t want to miss. Tickets are almost gone, so move quickly…
Check out “Child of God” the latest from Chance The Rapper
“I’m back.”
Durk’s new album ‘7220’ on pace to sell 120-130k copies in first week
10 years into his career, Lil Durk is primed to have the biggest first-week of his career with his seventh album, 7220. As of press time, 7220 is estimated to move an astonishing 120-130,000 copies in the first seven days of its release. Congrats are certainly in order.
Pitchfork Music Festival Returns July 15-17 at Union Park
Back again. My favorite Chicago Festival year after year returns to Union Park (per usual) July 15-17th. Headliners on the rap side are impressive (per usual). Earl Sweatshirt, The Roots, Noname, Pink Siifu, Injury Reserve, Tierra Whack, Cupcakke, Wiki and more. I’ll be in the building (per usual) and am looking forward to another stellar…
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ with Doja Cat hits Chicago on July 24th
Stadium status. Yep, that’s correct, The Weeknd is stadium status now. And on July 24th, his After Hours Til Dawn tour hits Chicago’s Soldier Field with Doja Cat as direct support. That’s a blockbuster bill that’s gonna do big numbers. This is a night you won’t want to miss, so I STRONGLY encourage you to…
Defcee & BoatHouse drop their new single “Ragnarok” feat. Kipp Stone
Emcee Defcee and producer BoatHouse join forces for a new joint effort titled For All Debts Public and Private, which is due out on April 19th via Closed Sessions. The first single just hit and it features their Midwest brethren, Kipp Stone. Armand Hammer, SolarFive, greenSLLLIME and Mother Nature show up on the project. Get…
Watch Lil Durk’s new video for “AHHH HA”
Directed by Jerry Production Durk’s new album 7220 drops March 11
Watch Z Money’s new video for “ASAP YAMS”
Directed by Kevin Mares. Produced by Tee Mobil. Z Money is BACK. Thankfully. He takes us to the garage to memorialize the late, great ASAP Yams.
TONIGHT: Senite, Sydny August & Gayun Cannon @ Schuba’s – 2/18
100% OFF A series of FREE shows at Schuba’s continues tonight with Senite, Sydny August and Gayun Cannon. The event, of course, is FREE and is 21+. Grab those free tickets right here.