Chill, Electronic | Schoolboy Q – Studio (PromNite Edition)
Posted by mimada on May 14, 2014
“Studio” was hands down my favorite track off Oxymoron, but then again I’m a real sucker for those R&B//rap ballads. I’m also a sucker for just about anything mystery producer PromNite puts out. But hear me out on this remix here – PromNite keeps the deep, smokey vibes first brought to us by Schoolboy and BJ The Chicago Kid and mixes it up with some electronic beats, drums, and a touch of piano to make an even more sultry track that you won’t be able to wait to get down to. Dope.
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Hip-Hop, Rap | Saba – 401k
Posted by admin on April 29, 2014
Perhaps not known by name to many, Saba has surely made a statement for himself amongst the Chicago rap scene. In “401k” he tells a sad story shared by many kids coming up in Chi-town. Despite good grades, his environment held him back from excelling in a job setting, and led right back to the street life.
Traded a 401k for an AK
Saba spits with conviction, and although there is some fine-tuning that needs to be done, it’s clear that this young man will be riding the Chicago rap wave for the foreseeable future.
Hip-Hop, Videos | ShowYouSuck – All Wavy Everything
Posted by dshaq on April 15, 2014
Damn. This video is truly something different and is just as much fun to watch as it is to listen to. Chicago MC ShowYouSuck has been around the Chicago scene for a minute but I think with a video like this it, and he, can go viral. The beat was produced by Peter Cottontale and Mike Jaxx and the video was directed by Aaron Perkins Jr. With a fantastic flow from ShowYouSuck, this whole piece is way too on point. Definitely make sure to give this a watch, I’m sure it shouldn’t disappoint.
Hip-Hop, Rap | ProbCause & The O’My’s – One of a Kind
Posted by admin on February 9, 2014
Some of you may remember the name ProbCause from when I tossed up his trippy song and visuals “LSD” featuring Chance The Rapper, a few months ago. He has returned, this time with a new Chicago-bred artist to collaborate with on the single entitled “One of a Kind”.
The O’My’s raspy vocals mixed in with Prob’s smooth delivery lace the jazz-filled production to create a record worth listening to again and again. Donnie Trumpet is to thank for the beautiful brass sounds, but I’m personally glad that all three of the artists teamed up to create such a masterpiece.
Enjoy the free download and don’t take your eye off of Chicago for too long.
Hip-Hop | Dally Auston – Westside EP
Posted by Hamtaro on February 3, 2014
Dally Auston released his West Side EP a few days back and it has us really excited for his next project Roses. The Savemoney artist has 9 songs on this EP and it is nice to hear new material from him after hearing singles like Gatsby and W$GTM. Look for Roses later this year.
Hip-Hop, Trap | S-Preme – Righteous (Prod. Mr Music)
Posted by VMan on January 23, 2014
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Something trill for ya’ll on this Sunny Thursday afternoon by Chicago MC S-Preme with visuals to his first single “Righteous” off his debut album “Goodbye Tomorrow” sampling Biggie’s notorious line “bitches in the back looking righteous.” Mr Music absolutely merked this trap beat, probably one of the hardest hip hop/trap beats I’ve heard this year. This is my first time hearing of S-Preme and he caught me off guard, I’m actually impressed, he’s got a dope flow, and dope lines. The track is up for free download, so get that! This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: S-Preme – Righteous (Prod. Mr Music)
Hip-Hop, Rap | Vonny del Fresco – Noir Designer
Posted by admin on January 12, 2014
With the sheer volume of new rappers emerging every day, it never ceases to amaze me how small the hip-hop community actually is. The interconnectivity of all us youngins’ once again came around full circle when “Noir Designer” graced my inbox earlier this week. Although I was familiar with Vonny del Fresco, I never had sat down and truly listened to what he had to offer.
The distorted voice and harsh passion he brings with every line, helps del Fresco paint a vivid picture of a woman caught up in the materialistic glitz and glamour. The almost-satanic sounding song is the antithesis of a typical ballad. As del Fresco explains,
“Noir Designer” tells the tale of a night’s encounter with a female living in a materialistic world, feeding off of greed inspired by her surroundings.
A beautiful exterior disguises inner ugliness.
The finer things allow her to feel secure, indulgence in excess–drugs, sex, sparkling nights–helps her cope.
She meets someone who understands her urges–a man who wants nothing more than to use her in exchange for giving her everything she desires.
A powerful message put forward in a strikingly blunt and confrontational manner is all summed up with a thought-provoking question: Is this modern love?