On ‘Rick James Cam’ron,’ the artist surprised listeners with a single that could not be categorized and seemingly developed a new sub-genre - the trap opera. With ‘Wavy Shit,’ he shows that he is willing to put out a song that fits into an existing category, only when he can elevate the sound with his distinctive lyrical style and flow.
Read MoreSnowballing some impressive steaming stats, Wemmy’s “Misunderstood” is now at 1.88 million plays on Soundcloud.
Read MoreNear the end of 2018, Ajani and Boathouse dropped off an indubitably solid, bass-boosting banger titled “Futurama”. Gaining deserved acclaim, fans have been waiting for new content from these two emerging talents.
Read MoreChicago product Young Jasper delivers his first track of 2019 in “Lost4Me”.
Read MoreDon't let the multiple cameos take you away from how great this remix is, something that is extremely hard to do, that of remixing something from the talents of J.I.D and J. Cole.
Read MoreHer belief in God has helped her persevere bouts with depression and setbacks while diligently working on her craft. This has led to imposing confidence and an undeniable skill set. Its most memorable line — "Every time I spit, it’s like a little piece of heaven” —encapsulates her theology and why you need to keep her in your radar this 2019.
Read MoreEnglewood product Spenzo dishes off new music detailing his pride for his heritage. In Chicago, Spenzo’s name rings a bell as a notorious rapper for his 2013 hit single “Wife Er” that landed at the top of many prominent charts.
Read MoreThe song still showcases the lawless motifs we know and love from 3hunna gang; the picture of trapping is painted with a soft palette in this song.
Read MoreSwiftly, radiant piano keys lull us into a blissful ending. Collectively, $ky continues to craft stories for our imaginations to decipher without the use of words. Letting the simplicity of music say it’s piece.
Read MoreVell Le Villain is breaking from the Mothership and headed to Heartbreak Planet. Rapping within an alternate universe, Vell is part of a Chicago hip hop collective who refer to themselves as The Mothership.
Read MoreThrough vulnerability, realness, and introspection, “My Baby” displays the versatility of one of Chicago’s most beloved rappers.
Read MoreTo no surprise the metaphorical lesson in “stunt and finesse” entails conceited bars that hallmarks both Dreezy’s and Kash Doll’s plethoric lifestyle of draping in designer, as a result of their elite business acumen and virtuosic sex game.
Read MoreWhile many of his contemporaries have almost exclusively relied on the vibes they create over the lyrics they spit, the 22 year-old can rap with the best and effortlessly exude emotion without sounding fabricated.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this and know someone who would like to debate her lyrical prowess, I advocate that one of your top 2019 resolutions should be to find better friends and keep Noname in rotation.
Read MoregreenSLLIME finally unleashed a record from his vault of unreleased material along with the promise of even more new music to follow soon.
Read More¨Vacation¨ is both soothing and a great song to listen to, especially at a strange transitional time as the New Year.
Read MoreFar more than a visual with an ideal narrative or message, “Sirens” bridges a gap between generations before and after… echoing the prophetic sentiments of their predecessor Amaru Shakur.
Read More2018 was a breakout year for Valee: he signed the dotted line with G.O.O.D. Music, continued his prolific release run, and saw his style be ripped off by countless rappers.
Read MoreReminiscent of the legendary Millie Jackson, the vulgarity and humorous tone of Glitter Money’s “Drummer Boi” is for sure a holiday treat for adults only.
Read MoreThe standalone single is a departure from what one would expect from Ric, with producers Madeon and Lido providing the beat, as well as Ric’s fellow band member Sam Veren rounding out the song with horns.
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