Pivot Gang’s individual members have been prominent members of Chicago’s music scene for what feels like forever. From with Saba’s increasingly acclaimed run of projects, to Joseph Chilliams gaining attention as one of the most original voices in hip-hop, to Mfn Melo entertaining beyond the music in an amazing series of cooking videos, to Squeak…
Produced by BmfnTaylor. Directed by Leo Visuals. Melo and Muse connect to rep for the city that raised them on “On My Back.” It’s all about uniting different sides and different sounds, and these two do just that in this crispy new video. All corners of the Chi can vibe on this one. Watch it…
Produced by Saba and Daoud Saba and Joe Chilliams are currently overseas for the European leg of his Bucket List Tour, but PIVOT continues the hotstreak as Sab and MFn Melo link up for a quick bar exchange. No matter how you choose to live out here, this one is not to be missed. PIVOT…
Today is the day. Last week we warned you. But now you no longer need to take our word for it — you can stream it for yourself. 11 tracks compiled to make Melo’s debut release. I just pressed play and I’m already sold. If you’re a fan of that breezy, jazzy and technically skilled…
It’s April 2016 and I’m sitting on a couch in a basement studio talking to MFN Melo about his elusive project Melodramatics. Even then, a year and a half ago, it was something of a legend, only heard in whispers and huffs. Melo had shown promise in the 2013 PIVOT mixtape Jimmy, but hadn’t put…
Produced by Saba It’s a Pivot Posse Party today with the release of “Lately” — an all-star cast of Pivot members, including the late great dinnerwithjohn. This one is the latest look from Melo’s long-awaited and long-overdue Melodramatics album, which now has a release date: October 2nd. Soon! So yes, until October arrives, I’m sure we’ll be…
The time has finally come. MFn Melo has officially begun rollout for his awaited debut project, Melodramatics. For the first offering, he’s recruited Jacob Denzel of ArchDuke and FSD favorite Femdot. Melo announced the existence of the tape awhile ago, and teases here and there, plus a tour with Saba and the rest of the…
Directed by Strip Mall Productions Pivot Gang goes Western? Well, while they do rep the West Side of the City, this track does sound like it could be in the showdown scene in a John Wayne cowboy flick. And I mean that in the best way possible. Watch the “Boomerang” video below. Try to ignore…
Produced by Vzn Fresh off of tour with the rest of his PIVOT family, MFn Melo drops off his first solo work in almost a year. He’s been anything but idle though, as word has it he and the team have been crushing their appearances across the country. Now that he’s back in the land maybe we’ll…
Directed by Joseph Chilliams and Jude Appleby The PIVOT boys have been on fire lately. Joe Chill adds kindling today, dropping his upcoming Henry Church project. Joe enlists PIVOT brother MFN Melo to assist on the classic Crime Mob flip. It’s a potent one. Get buck with Joe and the family after the jump.