The Pivot Gang haven’t connected in full since the release of their stellar 2013 project, Jimmy. Well, leave it up to producer Ikon to round up the boys and get them back in line for the ready rock, “Tap Water.” Joseph Chilliams, Saba, John Walt and MFN Melo — they’re all in attendance. Listen to…
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FSD Feature: Pivot Gang : Who Is Sisqo?
Feature by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) My meeting with Pivot Gang was ordained by none other than God himself. How else to explain the 80 degree temperatures and crystal skies that greeted me that Sunday? After plowing through snow in April and 50 degree weather in May, Chicago actually had the good grace to loan us…
MFn Melo x John Walt – Hondelay
Produced by Saba E.I. E.I uh-ohh, the Pivot Gang returns with “Hondelay.” Melo and Walt. Walt and Melo. Saba on the beat. It’s another family affair of epic proportions. Solo project, group albums — the Pivot Posse has a lot in store for the 2014. Check out their latest offering under the cut.
Pivot Gang – Pivot Is Dru Hill
Produced by Saba Have you heard of the new boy band Pivot Gang? They’re like the 2014 Dru Hill. Be sure to go back and revisit some of Pivot’s smash hits including: “Sleeping In My Bed,” “Tell Me” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” Well today, the bad boys of R&B are BACK! Who is…
Video: John Walt – Kemo Walk
Directed by Heart of the City TV. Produced by DJ Damnage. John Walt of the Pivot Gang Posse, absolutely made noise last year with the release of his Bop King-inspired “Kemo Walk.” As Kemo’s dance moves are starting to set off sparks nationwide, Walt drops an infectious video for an infectious song at the right…
Pics: Pivot Gang’s Beanie Line
The Pivot Gang Posse made a lot of moves on the music tip last year, but as 2014 is now in full swing, they’ve decided to diversify their portfolio a bit. Their latest venture? Beanies. Yes, beanies. With three new flavors to choose from, you too can dress just like your favorite Pivot Gang member….
John Walt – Roll Wit Me
Produced by THC Get Happy 2.0 is due out on December 17th, and today we get another leak from Mr. Walt (no beatminerz). Give thanks, stay happy — that’s the motto. Roll out with the Pivot Gang below…
FSD Feature: Pivot Gang: Where Art Thou Jimmy?
Words by K. Sims A short while back, your twitter timeline might’ve been flooded with the hashtag #JIMMY. Sure, Jimmy was the title of the then-upcoming mixtape from Chicago collective, Pivot Gang. But clearly Jimmy was some sort of shadowy figure associated with the group. Who exactly was Jimmy? Was he a person? Was he a state of…
John Walt – Lui Kang
Produced by Saba Damn, Pivot Gang member John Walt drops a new record named after one of the trillest Mortal Kombat characters of all time, “Lui Kang.” The track also samples the eerie X-Files theme song. My head just exploded. This is the first leak from Mr. Walt’s Get Happy 2.0 project, and the X-Files…
Video: Pivot Gang – Take 1
Directed by Jay Caves. Produced by Saba. I’m here to let everybody in on a secret. You ready for it? Well, it’s that Jimmy is one of the dopest projects of the year. No, for real. Saba’s beats paired with the Pivot Gang’s confident nonchalance equates to one of the best long players I’ve peeped…