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…
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Frsh Waters speaks on all things Pivot, drops new single Piss Po’ featuring Jean Deaux
Words by Quentin Yarolem If you’re a fan of the Pivot Gang, then chances are you’ve heard a “Free Jimmy” or a “Chuuuuuuuuuuuuch” ad-lib along the way. You may even be familiar with the Pivot Gang official mixtape Jimmy. These homages have paid tribute to the PIVOT co-founder Frsh Waters aka Jimmy, who has been…
Saba and Mfn Melo unite for “How You Live”
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…
Joseph Chiliams f/ Swizzle Mclovin – Party Life
Pretty sure it’s illegal in all 50 states to dislike a song featuring a guy named Swizzle Mclovin. Actually, I just looked it up and it is. Also, Joe’s write ups are always better than mine, so it’s at this moment that I pass the pen to Mr. Chilliams. Welcome to the party life. If you’re…
Joseph Chilliams – Jelly
From the artwork to the description, all I can really say is Joseph Chilliams is a certified fool, with no chill. A real American hero, in my humble opinion. Don’t get jelly jealous I just said that either. Beyonce would be so proud. Joseph Chilliams is the physical embodiment of the phrase Crazy Sexy Cool….
FSD Feature: Artist Spotlight – John Walt
Words by Clynt Johnson (@BornRaisedChi) FSD got a chance to catch up with Pivot Gang’s rising star, John Walt, who is prepping the release of his debut project, DINNER WITH JOHN. He recently released his “Dinner With John” single, and after hearing that, we wonder just how much longer John will have any spots left at his…
IKON f/ Pivot Gang – High Noon
Sure it’s an hour past noon, but who cares, it’s new IKON and Pivot Gang. So that meants Saba, John Walt, MFn Melo and Mr. Chilliams are all involved. The clock has struck, so don’t be late for this one. Everybody got time for this. Got it?
Chad f/ John Walt & Smack – idk how rn
We’re speaking binary code on this #FF, as producer/singer Chad grabs Pivot Gang posse members John Walt and Smack for this smack upside the head titled “idk how rn.” If your tweet/text game proper then you know exactly wtf they’re taking about. Lbs. Check it out below, rs.
Video: MFn Melo f/ John Walt & Anthony Pavel – Pass The El
Directed by Bugatti of Heart Of The City and Alexander King Pivot Gang member’s MFn Melo finally gives us the video for this soulful single titled “Pass The El.” But it’s deeper than the elevated train which runs throughout this clip. We continue to wait on his Melodramatics project and it’s shaping up to be…
Video: MFn Melo – TSA
Produced by Saba. Directed by Bugatti for HOTC TV. The Pivot Gang Posse is back for the 2015. And today we get a spot check thanks to MFn Melo and the Transportation Security Administration. It’s a PSA for TSA. But really, not really. Find out how to check a bag up top. A step by…