Closed Sessions has just announced the newest lottery pick to their label: Ajani Jones. The South Side Chi native joins the likes of Kweku Collins, Jamila Woods, WesbterX, Femdot and Boathouse at one of Chicago’s most prominent independent hip hop labels. Congrats to all parties involved. This signing comes on the heels of CS’s new…
I told you guys a couple weeks back that Chi Hoover was coming strong for the 2018. I’m not saying he has a chip on his shoulder, but he most definitely has something to prove. That’s why this album title is so fitting. The result is 10 solid songs to remind you just how dope…
Executive produced by Kanye West. Co-Executive produced by John Monopoly. It’s here. Valee’s new six-song EP, GOOD Job, You Found Me, has hit your favorite digital streaming platforms. Hits like “Shell” and “Miami” featuring Pusha T are there, as well as unheard joints such as “Juice & Gin” and “Skinny.” The Valee era is upon…
May Cash is back. And this time, the Cash stays in his pocket — not on his moniker. Now going by simply, Johnny May, he returns today with “Pop Out” — the first single from his forthcoming Last Days 2. Look for that project to be out sometime in second quarter.
My bro Math gives us that long-awaited EP, Dreams of My Death. Yes, it sounds morbid, but it doesn’t sound morbid — if you know what I mean. Five new tracks straight outta the Nappy City. We wish Mathaius more life. Celebrate with him below.
Directed by Ryder Visuals. Produced by VIIbez. Asa continues his path to stardom with his latest clip for “Go” directed by Ryder Visuals. VIIbez did the beat. Bouncing around to various locales across the city including the Chicago River and Iridium, Asa proves that he can “Go” any and everywhere he choses. The earth is his turf….
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…
Photo credits: Justin James Agoncillo. Cam O’bi, aka Cameron Osteen, has found success in himself. By the age of 28, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop including J Cole, Big Sean and SZA. He worked on Grammy winning material with Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book, and he even played a role…
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….
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…