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…
Jasmin Williams makes explosive debut with new EP
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.
James Cam’Ron enlists UG Vavy for some WAVY SHIT
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…
Watch Ryen’s high-octane new video for “Hyper”
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…
Stream Vic Spencer & Tree’s new project ‘Nothing Is Something’
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…
Smino Announces Upcoming ‘Hoopti’ Tour
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…
Stream the New Single ‘Apex’ by Ajani Jones x Boathouse
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:
Watch the New Visual for Memo 600 x King Von’s ‘Exposin Me’ Presented by @lakafilms
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 Drops Off a New Single – Law & Order
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:
Watch Rich Jones Feat. Mykele Deville – No Clue
Produced by Montana Macks Rich Jones is having himself a couple months and the momentum continues as with a new video for ‘No Clue’. Mykele Deville hops on the track and waxes poetic. Clink the link and check the video: