I love a good Chicago love song, and “Chickenscratch!” is a great one. It captures the essence and thrill of a budding romance —that delicate balance of wanting to play it cool while experiencing the euphoria of discovering shared interests, like a favorite artist.
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Since their breakout hit "Mmhmm," DCG Shun and BSavv have maintained a consistent output. They dropped their debut album, Jungle Life, in 2022 and this month released Us, Never Them. Notably, "On the Ground" from the latter project, finds Shun and BSavv rapping over a footwork-influenced instrumental alongside fellow up-and-comer 2Rare, who’s made a name of himself making Philly Club records that share a danceable DNA to what Fya Man produced here.
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“Mamacita” by Mama Million is a late entry to the summer anthem conversation and likely still too hyperlocal, but the record has been getting steam and it’s hard to deny its quality. With producer HardKnock providing the brooding strings and pummeling 808s, Mama finds a couple of fun pockets to deliver a memorable hook and a verse that showcases her personality.
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“poster CHILD” is an early favorite. Not only does it highlight AUSAR’s dexterity as a storyteller, but he uses Chicago’s connective tissue as a device to illustrate his career and personal development. We hear the South Side emcee go from being schoolmates with Taylor Bennett in grade school, to auditioning in front of Chance The Rapper in college to finding himself amidst an exciting new movement in the city as a young adult.
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