Happy Holidays From Katie Got Bandz, duh. Despite the weather outside, KGB is always Coolin’ In Chiraq. What’s cooler than being cool? Katie Got Bandz. And tonight she gives us her second freebie project of the year. The gift that keeps on giving. King Louie, Lil Durk, Lil Herb, Lil Mouse, Blockondatrakk and Chase Davis…
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DGainz Announces Debut Film ‘3’
DGainz, who rose to national prominence in 2012 for being the man behind the lens of the budding Chicago scene, has gone from music video director, to feature film man. That’s right, Gainz first movie is set to drop in early 2015, and today he’s shared the official trailer for his (movie) directorial debut, 3….
Video: DJ Nate f/ Dre Foe – Up Dat Roll
Directed by J Hustle DJ Nate a.k.a. Bakaman take things out west alongside Dre Foe for the insta-party-starter “Up Dat Roll.” Flexx, baby. Pretty much. Get down with the team above.
LAMB$ f/ Midwest Millz – 777
Produced by Stakzdaproducer LAMB$ hits the jackpot with this new release featuring his middle of the map compadre, Midwest Millz, for “777.” The hit the perfect number here. Ching! Grab it below.
Video: Saba Brings Out Chance The Rapper, Mick Jenkins & Tree In Chicago
“Everybody’s Something” w/ Chance The Rapper Last night, Saba tore down Concord Music Hall in Chicago, as part of Red Bull’s Sound Select series. Tree was also on the bill, which included some of the dopest artists in the city. During Saba’s headlining set, the rising rapper brought out the likes of Chance The Rapper,…
Doughboyz Cashout – Chewin’ Crew
Who art thou Chewin’ Crew? Well, that would be the DBC. And on this new release, Roc, Kiddo and Payroll all trade verses for their home team. Straight cash out music from the Cashout collective. Now that’s music to my ears. Boss up below.
Video: Chris Crack & Roy French – Crack & French
Chris Crack and Roy French. Crack & French. You get it. They’re a duo here, and they do what they do best in this clean new Cole Bennett-directed video. It’s a killer combo of futuristic raps and slaps. Do Crack, Speak French. I guess that’s the motto here. Ha!
FSD Giveaway: Lil Herb & Friends Christmas Eve Bash – 12/23
On Tuesday, December 23rd, one of Chicago’s most exciting new artists, Lil Herb, performs his first-ever headlining show at RIFF (2239 S. Michigan Ave.) . This Eve of the Eve special event will also feature live performances from KM Tha Original and music by DJ L. Doors open at 7pm, with the show kicking off…
King Louie – Tony Po Pimpin’
Po Pimpin’ ain’t easy. Fact. Even for guys like Tony. Nevertheless, King Louie returns, as Tony, for some pimp tales with “Tony Po Pimpin.” He slows it down a bit and channels that Westside Chi player music for this loose track he’s decided to unleash. Louie’s pimp hand is strong, and he definitely lays the…
Katie Got Bandz f/ Lil Durk – I Like
Produced by Blockondatrakk Katie. Durk. “I Like” that. What do these two like? Well, find out in their brand new collaboration from Katie’s Coolin’ In Chiraq project which drops tomorrow. Like it? We actually love it.