On August 31st, North Coast Music Fest will return to Union Park for its ninth year as one of Chicago’s premiere music festivals. I remember going to the very first year of the fest, so to see them continue to grow going into year nine is truly amazing. Each and every year they find a…
Phoelix hits the great outdoors for “Drip” video
Directed by Ricky Staffieri Damn, the drip is real. For Phoelix’s latest visual, the appropriately titled “Drip,” he takes to the great outdoors to give us some riveting imagery. The shots and art direction here is crazy. Definitely looks like a movie. This record is a winner, and this stunning visual truly takes it to…
Nia Kay drops new short film video for “Catch Up”
Directed by Will Gates For her new video, Nia links up with some of Chicago’s most entertaining including Reggie Baybee, Pimp Tunechi and Prince T Dub. In this clip, they head to your everyday food establishment for a shift of a different kind. Clock in below. Catch up if you can.
It’s a heist in Taylor Bennett’s new video for “Rock ‘N’ Roll”
Featuring Zxxk. Video by Naked Gallery. Produced by CEO Beatz. It’s a heist in Tay’s cinematic new video for “Rock N Roll” — and I must admit — this might be Taylor’s best video to date. They absolutely snapped on this one. I definitely love how it came together. The shots, the editing and the…
V103’s Summer Block Party hits Chicago’s Northerly Island on Saturday, July 14th
V103’s fourth annual Summer Block Party hits Chicago’s Northerly Island venue on Saturday, July 14th and it’s a can’t miss affair. Featuring some of music’s biggest legends all on the same stage in one day — it will be a memorable event. The lineup boasts the likes of Ja Rule & Ashanti, Keith Sweat, Ne-Yo,…
Watch Qari’s wild new video for “Baghdadi”
Directed by Strip Mall Productions Damn, this video is fire. I just watched it a few times. About to watch it again. These Strip Mall guys are slick, and Qari continues to prove just how creative of a mind he is. A+ all around. Watch and marvel below.
Cdot Honcho comes strong on “By The Way”
Produced by TrellGotWings Honcho Honcho Honcho! This joint is super hard. Honcho comes out swinging on this ferocious new release called “By The Way.” By the way, he went too crazy on this one. But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself below.
Jayaire Woods is “Right Here” with latest release
Produced by Meez With Meez on the beat, Jayaire Woods is back with new flame for the summer. If you didn’t already know, Jay’s time is now, and the place is right here. So yeah, grab “Right Here” right now below.
Watch Sonta’s new video for “Crushing”
Directed by Noyz Sonta, who many are calling the Mary J Blige of Chicago, returns with a new video for “Crushing.” Da Surgeonz did the beat, and you can expect this track to land on Sonta’s In My Feelings project which dropped back in May. Check out who she is “Crushing” on below.
Lucki puts em in “2nd Place” + announces tour
Words by Aaron Navarro @aaronlarnavarro Lucki is our champion. He’s the cream of the crop. And he reminds us of that with this latest drop, “2nd Place.” He links up with ATL’s Thouxanbanfauni for the shake and bake on this one, with Stoopid Xool on the production. Catch up to Lucki below, and make sure…