Photo by Aris Theotokatos. If anything, Joseph always comes with the most unique song titles in the business. That said, I’ll let him take the floor on this one: In his first new release since his debut full-length Henry Church, Joseph Chilliams celebrated the end of Black History Month last night with “Unfriendly Black Hotties,” produced…
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Nez & Rio become ‘Some x Y’ and drop their ‘Let You Tell It’ EP
Chicago production wizards, Nez & Rio, who’ve had tremendous success over the past few years with artists like ASAP Rocky and ScHoolboy Q, have now morphed into Some x Y. Yes, they artists again. Welcome back fellas. But Nez and Rio are switching it up on this one. New look, new sound, new name. A,E,I,O,U….
Towkio covers the Chicago Reader + performs on Jimmy Fallon
It’s been a crazy past week for Towkio. Not only did he venture to space (literally) to premiere music, but he also dropped his debut project WWW. On top of that craziness, last night he performed his bubbling single “Symphony” on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. And today, he’s landed on the cover of…
Ro$$ Mac links with The Boy Illinois for “Ayo”
Produced by Soundz & Kwame Ozbourne After a chance encounter with Illi at one of Mac’s coveted Drill events, Mac and Illi later connected at Lupe’s 1st & 15th Studio’s to vibe and lay down the track you’ll find below — “Ayo” — produced by Soundz and Kwame Ozbourne. The pair hit if off immediately,…
Weasel Sims drops new video for “Intro (Jail Break)”
Weasel does the race on the Statesville Prison in his latest clip. His TrapNGrow album is due out soon.
Tink severs ties with Timbaland, is a free agent
No matter where I go, someone asks me about Tink. Industry people, fans, FSD readers, etc. People are always inquiring about the whereabouts of one of Chicago’s fastest rising stars. Well, ever since signing with Timbaland’s Mosely Music Group back in 2014, Tink’s career has been a roller coaster. She was crowned by Timbaland as…
Valee drops his “Miami” video featuring Pusha T & directed by Hebru Brantley
Directed by Hebru Brantley. Produced by Rio Mac. A Hebru Brantley music video? It doesn’t get much bigger than that. The two Chicago natives collide with VA legend and GOOD Music president, Pusha T, for the official video for “Miami” — which finds the pair on a trippy journey, which includes cameos from some familiar…
Juice WRLD links with Plu2o Nash for “Trust Issues”
Fresh off his massive video with Cole Bennett for his sure-to-be-breakout-hit “All Girls Are The Same,” Juice WRLD returns a day later with “Trust Issues,” something fresh out the kitchen with Chicago producer/artist Plu2o Nash. Yep, that was quick. No time to waste in the WRLD of Juice. You’re gonna be seeing and hearing a…
Lil Durk channels a Bone Thugs classic on “Crossroads”
Krayzie. Layzie. Bizzy. Wish. Flesh. And….Durk? Yep, Durk goes full E. 1999 with his latest release, dedicated to those he’s loved and lost. Gone but never forgotten. From Fredo to L’A Capone to Nuski — he’s lost so many since he emerged on the scene in 2012. Prayers up for each and every one of…
Saba returns with a great new video for “Busy”
Directed by Peter Collins Campbell. Produced by Saba, Daoud, daedaePIVOT. Welcome back, Sab. He’s been dropping music sparingly over the past year, but this is his official, stamped return. After taking some well needed time off for personal matters, one of Chicago’s greatest minds is back with new music and a new tour. And likely…a new…