DJ Bandz is a key figure in Chicago’s rap rise over the past 5+ years. His early mixtapes with DJ Victoriouz are a thing of legend, and he’s spent countless hours making everyone else look good. Now it’s his time, as today he drops his debut single featuring the likes of Lil Jamez, Zoey Dollaz…
Produced by Cash Money AP Lil Reese is back, and back in a major way. He hasn’t dropped anything recently, but he comes back and comes back correct with “Here” — a rolling new release orchestrated by Cash Money AP. He tells me he has a new album on the way, so keep all eyes…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Ay we got it. Best music video out of Chicago this year, instantly awarded to young Warhol for this one. Worked over with precision and creativity by director Lonewolf (@whylonewolf), Warhol’s video to accompany this bouncy heater is a match made in heaven. The brand is at its strongest point…
Twista’s debut album, Runnin’ of at da Mouth, dropped all the way back in 1992. A lot of you guys weren’t even alive yet. Fast forward to 2017, and at 25 years in, Twista is still relevant and still killing the game. But not only is he a legend in his own right, he’s passing…
After years of teases, drops, videos and leaks; Brill finally unloads his debut project. It’s been a long time coming, but the R&B crooner of SaveMoney delivered 14 brand new tracks produced by Davi$ Dope, Untamedbst, The 25th Hour, Smino, & More. The album also features guest appearances from his SAVEMONEY brothers, Caleb James, Brian…
OVL Overlord Scooch a.k.a. Doughboy Scooch took the D by storm with the release of his first project, Bronx Tale, back in 2013. Four years later, Scooch blesses the city with his sophomore album titled Overcame Various Losses — a hood tale of perseverance. On the road to success it’s never picture perfect, but with great…
Directed by APJ Films What does it mean to go all the way? Chai Tulani ponders that with his mom on his FSD debut, the visual for “All The Way” featuring Aliforthego and Christian JaLon. Embracing the African soundscapes of his parents, Tulani delivers something completely groove ready. And as he explains to us, you…
It had to happen eventually. After over a week of teasing, NPR has released Chance’s visit to their Tiny Desk. Backed by SoX, Chano performed a set that included, besides his own recorded material, a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “They Won’t Go Where I Go” and an original poem he wrote on the drive to…
Directed by Laka Films. Produced by DJ L. Okay, this one just might be the craziest leak thus far from Free Crack 4. When is that thang dropping again? Hopefully, sooner than later, but Bibby keeps the temperature up on full blast with this new joint. Bananas.
Qari can’t miss — and today he’s back with another self-produced winner called “mbdlmnm.” He honestly can’t miss, even if this one was inspired by heartbreak (his words, not mine) Hear for yourself below.