Artist: Kembe X + Jay Rock + Ab Soul + Zacari Song: Raised A Fool via 2dopeboyz
Kur ft Mozzy – Soul Video [@kurngb @MozzyThaMotive].
Artist: Kur + Mozzy Song: Soul Director: Bag Boys via 2dopeboyz
Leven Kali – Low Tide Album [Stream] [@LevenKali].
Artist: Leven Kali Project: Low Tide via 2dopeboyz
Tink – Bad Side Video.
Artist: Tink Song: Bad Side via MissInfo
Lily Mercer & Friends: Brent Faiyaz on Goldlink’s Crew, the DMV, Skits
On the latest episode of Lily Mercer & Friends, Brent Faiyaz speaks on coincidentally wearing a fur for Goldlink’s ‘Crew’ video, what’s in the water in the DMV and why DMX has the best album skit. This is a throwback interview from Spring 2018. Watch the interview and check out his Lost EP in Apple […]
Topaz Jones – Milan.
Artist: Topaz Jones Song: Milan Producer: Steve Lacy via 2dopeboyz
VIPER Presents: G Herbo.
G Herbo is one of my favourite rappers under 30. Emerging from Chicago’s Drill scene as “Lil Herb” alongside close friend Lil Bibby and Lil Reese, his evolution has seen him merge with the cities more soulful artists, including collaborations with Chance the Rapper and Common. In Summer 2018, Viper linked up with G Herbo […]
Nosidam. – Turn the Lights Off (Video).
Chicago soul/R&B artist Nosidam. is celebrating his birthday tonight by releasing the visuals for his smokey crooner Turn the Lights Off. Full of hazy black and white clips, this video (directed by Nicole Otero) is a fine follow-up to the skateboard sunset of No Extra Pressure, which dropped back in July.
Nosidam. – The Real Feel.
New single from the talented Nosidam., who appears to be unable to release a poor track. This one is produced by Outmind and demands multiple listens. Smooth like butter. Via MishkaNYC.
Will Miller – 1990 EP.
Chicago soul band The O’My’s, who recently assisted on Ab-Soul‘s new LP, are currently working on their upcoming album, Keeping the Faith. In the meantime, trumpeter Will Miller takes a go at producing and creates a beautiful, quick EP. Via Twitter.
Via Rosa & Sani – Cinderella ’99 EP.
Chicago artist Via Rosa keeps the attention on her with constant releases, most recently with Cinderella ’99, a modern day fairy tale and also 2008ighties member Sani‘s favorite weed strain. Sani produced the entire project. Via MishkaNYC.
SunBLVD – Like This.
Smooth track by Chicago singer/visionary SunBLVD that I found while scrolling through her Soundcloud. “Random bedroom recording,” she describes. All you need to know. Via Soundcloud.
Nosidam. – No Extra Pressure.
Chicago singer Nosidam. grooves his way into the bedroom with this soulful number, only to leave before the sunrise. Produced by Kenja. Via RapGenius.
Jean Deaux ft theMIND – Into the Water.
Take a headfirst dive into the poetic waters of Chicago soul creative Jean Deaux. Produced by THEMpeople and featuring some vocal assistance from theMIND, this song is fitting for the summer’s first smoke at the beach. Via FakeShoreDrive.
THEMpeople – The New Mecca Video.
Chicago production/art collective THEMpeople have been dropping constant tracks ever since 2014 began. Now, they release visuals for The New Mecca, the introductory track for their forthcoming project, SmokeBreaks IV, dropping on Monday. Featuring vocalists Michael Anthony and theMIND, here’s what THEMpeople had to say about the video: [Over the past 2 years, Chicago’s music […]
The O’My’s ft Zion, Dally Auston & Zack Wicks – Precious Light.
While Chicago soul/hip-hop/reggae/blues/R&B talents The O’My’s travel around the US in support of ZZ Ward, they let loose this very special song, Precious Light. While the track features Zion as well as the Chicago westsider/SaveMoney member Dally Auston, the song also features the late great Zack Wicks, a close friend of The O’My’s who died […]
THEMpeople ft Angel Davanport & Via Rosa – Dancing in the Dark.
Yet another quality single released from Chicago music collective THEMpeople, in preparation of their highly anticipated project, SmokeBreaks 4. Via Soundcloud.
Kwabs – Perfect Ruin [Telemachus Remix].
London’s Kwabs has been described as the new Seal, and Telemachus has just turned in a remix of the singer’s Perfect Ruin. Words by Patrick Swift.
Via Rosa – Lithium.
New soulful single by Via Rosa, who dropped her hypnotic video for Magician a couple of weeks ago. Lithium, which is produced by the talented THEMpeople collective, takes you further down the rabbit hole of Via‘s mind, surrounded by bright colors, heartbreak, and eventual sunshine. Via FourStarsChicago.