Produced by Banks the Genius Barely taking a break after the release of his debut tape, Eternal Bliss, Ajani Jones returns with the start of his next chapter. Enlisting frequent collaborator Banks the Genius and Uptown’s Marko Stats, Ajani muses on the importance of not losing one’s step. If you weren’t aware before, this man…
Vic has been going crazy on the promo trail for his debut album, The Autobiography. This morning, he was a guest on The Breakfast Club, where he discussed a number of topics including the album, his relationship with HOV, mending any issues with Chance The Rapper and much more. This is a very dope and…
Buk is back. It’s been too long. But on his eerie and bottom heavy new release, “It’ll All Make Sense In A Minute,” it all makes sense. Quite literally. No explanation needed, just listen. Buk is still one of the greatest to emerge from this city, so celebrate him like the legend he is. Make…
Private Stock’s IKON is known primarily for his production, but now he’s released debut project as a lead artist. IKON flexes his muscles as a vocalist here with some chart-ready cuts featuring L.A. VanGogh, Ismael Raps, E-Will and more. While IKON handles production himself, the PVTSTCK team does their thing with engineering duties, and Papi…
Produced by Wild Beats Team & Quincy Farmer The ISM is back with a new single, and it’s all about “The Flow.” If you’re knocked down to the floor, the only logical thing to do is get back up. Over and over. No matter how many times life tries to take you out, it’s always…
“Catch me if you can, I’m the gingerbread man” But Ran isn’t a cookie — or a rookie. He’s ANTI, and today he’s back with ANTI head honcho, Plu2o Nash, for the Catch Me If You Can EP. A three-piece combo that features work with the ANTI crew including Mayhem Meech, Adio and more. You…
We’ve been covering Cutta for years now. He’s been featured on a slew of Chris Crack’s releases, and has dropped a number of notable solo shots that you can find on the backpages (gasp!) of the FSD archives. Check it, it’s there. Today, however, Cutta (WHAT UP!) drops off a full length album. He’s calling…
Update: It’s here, it’s really here. The Autobiography is now available on ALL streaming platforms — not just NPR. Is it one of the best albums of 2017? I’ll let you decide. But you already know my thoughts. Didn’t I. Didn’t I. Didn’t I tell you this was about to be one of the best…
Chi Made, indeed. Culture fans: TONIGHT there’s an event you can’t miss at the brand new Champs Sports on State Street. Two of Chicago’s finest artists, ALI SIX and SENTROCK, will be squaring off for a one of a kind art battle. Yes, these two are set to do battle in the live ‘Arena’ space…
Directed by Zae It’s finally here. Two of the best emcees this city has ever seen on the same track — and now the same video. Yes, “Yes or No” continues to burn up the mix shows and local clubs, but they just poured gasoline on the fire with this clip. From Harvey to Downtown,…