Rockie Fresh season is in full force, as the storied Chicago artist preps his Rostrum Records debut, due out later this year. Today, he sets his rollout campaign on fire with his big single, “Must Be,” featuring longtime associate, C Breezy. I know these two have collaborated a bunch in the past, but this just…
Sydny August has been a name heard around Chicago for awhile now. Building that name for herself performing in various DIY spaces and becoming an integral part of the community. Now, as she enters the last lap of her school career, Sydny is prepared to fully dive into life as an artist. And frankly, I…
Chicago singer-songwriter Jasmin Williams makes her grand entrance with a quick 3-track offering, produced and instrumented entirely by Lucas G. The smooth collection is a perfect introduction from an artist I think we can count on hearing a lot more from in the near future. Check out A Lot of God, a Lil Ego, below.
Produced by UG Vavy James Cam’Ron has been carving a path for himself in Chicago’s scene lately, proving that he can tackle multiple sub-genres in rap, such as in “Rick James Cam’Ron”, last week’s “trap lullaby” offering. Today, on his FSD debut, he taps UG Vavy for a personal spin on the style popularized by…
Directed by @just.untitled & RYEN Ryen is a new artist I’m excited about it. His material is strong. From the songwriting, to the production, to the packaging. And you can add videos to that list as well, as Ryen dazzles yet again with his speedy new video for “Hyper.” This shit is too fast and…
I’m really not blogging too heavy these days, but man, I had to get back on game for this release. Tree and V-I-C have connected for a new 10-song project, that has taken me to an entirely different place. Sometimes I get bored with that’s dropping in rap music — so much sounds exactly the…
After dropping critically acclaimed ‘Noir’ in 2018, Smino hits the road to tour his sophomore album to kick off 2019. Smi links up with LiveNation’s Ones to Watch for a tour that visits the UK before jumping back across the pond and kicking off the US tour at the House of Blues in Chicago. You…
Closed Session label mates Ajani Jones and Boathouse link for a brand new record ‘Apex’. The production here is crazy and Ajani is surgical. It’s best played at max volume. Stream it here:
Presented by @lakafilms Memo 600 and King Von link for an anthem and Laka Films has been all over the place lately with the visuals. Watch out for King Von this year… don’t say we didn’t warn you. Don’t miss the video below.
Young Chop returns with ‘Law & Order’. Chop is a legend on production and he goes coast to coast on a little bit more upbeat track. Listen for yourself here: