Cupcakke • "Squidward Nose"

In stark relief of her distressing week, “Squidward Nose” is a lighthearted record that revels in outrageously funny and salacious boasts.

SinglesPedro GonzalezJanuary 31, 2019CupcakkeComment

Family Reunion • "See You"

Gradually, Family Reunion has been cementing her place as a fearless, talented artist destined for greatness.

SinglesStaffJanuary 28, 2019Family Reunion, TomboComment

Dreezy • Big Dreez

Harmoniously blending with Jeremih’s seductive wordplay and smooth vocals, Dreezy naturally flaunts her sultriness as she steps into the R&B arena

Albums & EPsStaffJanuary 28, 2019Dreezy, Jeremih, Kash Doll, Jacquees, Offset, Derez Deshon, Southside, 808 Mafia, London On Da TrackComment

Loona Dae • Moonflower EP

Midnight, Friday morning, ethereal songstress, Loona Dae, dropped her sophomore solo EP, Moonflower.

Albums & EPsArthur HaynesJanuary 28, 2019Loona Dae, Dee LilyComment

Mc Tree & Vic Spencer • "Nothing IS Something"

In 2017, Chicago natives and respected hip hop veterans, Tree and Vic Spencer, collaborate for a joint project - VicTree EP.

SinglesArthur HaynesJanuary 24, 2019Mc tree, Vic SpencerComment

Kahrion • "Space Ghost"

Just before the new year, Chicago’s Kahrion squeezed in one more release in 2018 with a video for his latest track “Space Ghost,” the first single released from the artist’s forthcoming album.

VideosJack NeiweemJanuary 24, 2019Kahrion, 406, dashymedia, CangelosiComment

Polo G (ft. Lil Tjay) • "Pop Out"

VideosPedro GonzalezJanuary 21, 2019Polo G, Lil TjayComment

Linquency • Desurfacing

I know very little about Linquency, other than that Desurfacing is their first release under that name for the Chicago-based artist once known as Gloque.

Albums & EPsKevin SharkJanuary 21, 2019Linquency, glocqueComment

Blake Saint David • "Stupid Games, Bad Ideas"

Blake Saint David’s “Stupid Games, Bad Ideas” pokes fun at all the things you know you shouldn’t be doing, but of course, still do anyway.

SinglesMarlena WadleyJanuary 21, 2019Blake Saint DavidComment

Ness Heads (Ft. Jean Deaux) • "Freakshow"

Riding back and forth between the tempo and the unorthodox cadence of the beat, Ness’ airy flow and rapsy melody elevates her binge worthy verse.

SinglesStaffJanuary 21, 2019Ness Heads, Jean deaux, Jean Deaux, Drew DamenComment

Drama • "Dead and Gone"

“Dead and Gone” is the latest track from DRAMA, the Chicago-based duo comprised of vocalist Via Rosa and producer Na’el Shehade. It’s the second single released by the two since 2018’s Lies After Love EP, their sophomore project.

Singles, VideosArthur HaynesJanuary 20, 2019DRAMA DUO, DRAMAComment

RYEN • "Hyper"

“Hyper” served as 24’s closing track and is now his first video release of the year.

VideosPedro GonzalezJanuary 18, 2019RyenComment

Cdot Honcho (Ft. Chief Keef) • "Sadity"

This week Cdot Honcho released a visual for the second track on his new album Ordinary. “Sadity” is a flex both lyrically and visually.

Videos, SinglesMarlena WadleyJanuary 18, 2019Cdot Honcho, Chief Keef, gxdliketcla, Reeves JunyaComment

James Cam'ron (Ft. Ug Vavy) • "Wavy Shit"

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.

SinglesUmi GrigsbyJanuary 18, 2019James Cam'ron, UG VavyComment

WemmyMo • "Holy Vibes II"

Snowballing some impressive steaming stats, Wemmy’s “Misunderstood” is now at 1.88 million plays on Soundcloud.

Singles, VideosJack NeiweemJanuary 18, 2019WemmyMo, DroeComment

Ajani Jones & Boathouse • "APEX"

Near 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.

SinglesStaffJanuary 18, 2019Ajani Jones, BoatHouse, Closed Sessions Comment

Young Jasper • "Lost4Me"

Chicago product Young Jasper delivers his first track of 2019 in “Lost4Me”.

SinglesStaffJanuary 18, 2019young jasper, Junior ChefComment

Mother Nature • "Off Deez" (remix)

Don'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.

Videos, SinglesConnor MoellenbeckJanuary 16, 2019Mother Nature, Dj CymbaComment

LILBOYROC • “Planet ROC”

Blast away with LILBOYROC and land on PLANET ROC for some trap rock waves.

Albums & EPsStaffJanuary 16, 2019LILBOYROCComment

Rich Jones • “No Clue”

Chicago songwriter Rich Jones returns with a new video.

VideosPedro GonzalezJanuary 16, 2019Rich Jones, Mykele DevilleComment