Thank God for 2Pac. He died 20 years ago last month, and his words, aura and influence still reign supreme. “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” is probably his most popular song in this new era. Well, to let Spotify tell it at least — it has over 68 million plays — more than any other Pac…
Chief Keef & Lil Reese are back together on “Loose”
A DJ Amaris Exclusive With Chief Keef handling production, the original GBE crew returns. Keef and Reese. The two Chicago artists who owned 2012, and whose presence still looms over the entire hip-hop industry to this day. Influential is probably the best way to describe them. Their style, flair, delivery and flows have been bitten…
Watch Plain Dave’s “Knock” Video
Directed by DGainz. Plain Dave drops off the official video for “Knock,” a heater that Dave first blessed us back in August. Wanna know why Dave’s one of my favorite up-and-comers? Hit the jump and press play below.
Monster Mike drops “Dopamine” featuring Sydny August
Some rope-a-dope from the Monster today, featuring some vocals from Sydny August with production by kishie and linus. Reward you brain with some of this audio “Dopamine” today — your mind, body and soul will thank us. There is also a video on the way, and we’ll tack that on to the post once it’s…
Listen to A$AP Rocky’s Plu2o Nash-produced “Telephone Calls” with Playboi Carti, Tyler The Creator & Yung Gleesh
Rocky. Carti. Tyler. Gleesh. Produced by Chicago’s own Plu2o Nash. Do I really need to say anything else? The Cozy Tapes Vol. 1 drops on Halloween. Got it? Good. Now excuse me — about to go Gleesh walk to this one.
Astonish drops new album ‘To Whom it May Concern’
After months of leaks and releases, Astonish finally unleashes his new album, To Whom It May Concern. An open letter to the industry, his fans and the good people of Chicago. The album clocks in 12 tracks and features work alongside Mano, Chris Crack, JDott Trife, and more. Everything we’ve heard thus far has been…
Listen to Lud Foe’s debut project ‘No Hooks’
Lud Foe has been making some serious noise in the Chicago streets over the past year. He emerged on the scene, and within weeks began to garner thousands — then millions — of views on YouTube. Local hits such as “Cuttin Up” and “187” have been heating up the streets and served as the…
Watch Richie Wes’ New Video for “Ain’t My Fault”
Directed by Kevin Carter. Produced by Jilla Yikes. Whatever issues you’re having, just make sure that you don’t blame Richie because it’s not his fault. Don’t believe me? Just watch Richie’s latest clip below and let him break it down for you. Oh, yeah — shout out to the little kids that took out that…
Listen to Saba’s ‘Bucket List Project’
Bucket List Project is here, and oh how sweet it is. One of my favorite fellas in the Chi music scene returns with his first project in over two years. It’s been a long time in the making, but you know Sab was hunkered down, perfecting and crafting until it was exactly to his liking….
Saba f/ Joseph Chilliams – Westside Bound 3
Produced by Joseph Chilliams and DaeDaeCHAD. Before Bucket List Project hits Apple Music tomorrow, Saba gives us one last taste of what’s in store via Zane Lowe. “Westside Bound 3” with Joseph Chilliams just premiered a few minutes ago on Beats 1 Radio/Apple Music and you can listen to it right here, right now. Excited for Bucket…