Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) For Segregation Nation Part I click here. I recently saw a play at Victory Gardens Theater called “…And The Whole Train Was Like”. It played poetically with the idea of our transportation system in Chicago, and highlighted how many stories go unheard and unraveled amongst travels. It made me…
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Edai f/ King Louie – Instagram Fanatic (Remix)
Produced by Smylez Last week, Edai dropped the original version of “Instagram Fanatic.” The response to the record was so big, that King Louie heard it, loved it, and immediately jumped on the remix. So today we’re happy to premiere to official remix of “Instagram Fanatic.” Look for a video for the record coming very…
Video: King Louie f/ Bighomie Doe – Money Team
Directed by Will Gates. Produced by Lokey. Louie’s latest mixtape, Showtime, dropped Monday and has had an incredible response. To keep the ball rolling, Lawless Inc. and Epic release the Will Gates-directed clip for “Money Team.” Get that “Money Team” and Showtime right here. BTW, buy “Val Venis” here — it dropped yesterday on iTunes.
Video: King Louie Talks Growing Up In Chicago, “Val Venis” & More
Pitchfork caught up with King L to talk about a few things including what it’s like growing up in Chicago, his single “Val Venis” and what’s it like to perform at high schools in the city. If you haven’t checked out Lou’s latest project, Showtime, I suggest you do that now. Go ahead and cop…
Mixtape: King Louie – Showtime
Hosted by DJ Victoriouz, DJ Twin & Trap-A-Holics 2012 has been a busy year for King Louie. He’s on his second mixtape (he already has two more in the works), dropped a slew of videos, signed a major label deal with Epic Records, and been name-dropped by Kanye West on the biggest remix of the…
Video: King Louie Teaches Sway Chicago Slang
With his mixtape just hours away, King L joined Sway In The Morning to talk about his name change, getting on in Chicago, and breaks down his unique brand of slang for Sway. MUBU? #PiDD? Understand it. Hit the jump for part two of the interview.
King Louie – Showtime [Cover + Tracklist]
Hosted by DJ Victoriouz, DJ Twin and Trap-A-Holics King L is set to drop his second mixtape of the year tomorrow, entitled Showtime. 22 new tracks featuring production and appearances from Chief Keef, Lil Durk, YP, Young Chop, C-Sick, Lokey, Mano and more. While his last project, Motion Picture, was more of a compilation featuring…
King Louie f/ Jeremih – Val Venis (Remix)
Jeremih jumps on board to remix King L’s new single, “Val Venis.” ‘Mih sings and raps on this one. Val’n wylin’ in full effect.
King Louie – Full Of Dat Weed
Produced by Million $ Mano. You don’t hear Young Bleed samples everyday and that’s just what Mano utilizes in the bass-heavy backdrop for Louie’s “Full Of Dat Weed.” Featured on the forthcoming The Crib mixtape from DJ Sean Mac and DJ Whoo Kid, the track will also live on Louie’s Showtime project due out Monday….
King Louie & Chief Keef – Rap Shit
Produced by Young Chop. Didn’t see this one coming. Louie and Keef liberate a new joint by way of Trap-A-Holics’ Trap Music: Independence Day Edition mixtape. No word on if this one will land on Louie’s Showtime project or Keef’s Finally Rich, but it sure is tough. Hopefully, a full version surfaces soon. Update: Turns…