Artists: Smoko Ono ft Corinne Bailey Rae + UMI Song: You Are Producer: Smoko Ono
Smoko Ono ft KAMI – Superstar Moves.
Artists: Smoko Ono ft KAMI Song: Superstar Moves Producer: Smoko Ono Via Illroots.
Smoko Ono x Mr Carmack x SD – Circles [Remix].
Artist: SD Song: Circles [Remix] Producers: Smoko Ono x Mr Carmack Via The Fader.
Tinashe – All Hands On Deck [Smoko Ono Remix].
You’re probably still watching the video for Tinashe‘s All Hands On Deck on a loop, but Chicago producer, Smoko Ono, just dropped a remix to shake things up… Via Illroots.
Smoko Ono – One In A Million Remix.
Smoko Ono is one of my favourite producers in Chicago today, maybe even in the US. Just days after his work on Vic Mensa‘s new song was debuted at Kanye West‘s surprise London show, he releases a remix of Aaliyah‘s One In A Million. Via OkayPlayer. Photo by Nolis Anderson for Viper Magazine.
Smoko Ono ft Rockie Fresh, Saba & Jarred AG – No Look.
Smoko Ono is one of my favourite new school producers and is best known for his work with Vic Mensa and Denzel Curry. This new track featuring Rockie Fresh, Saba and Jarred AG, titled No Look, is sure to be on repeat for me this week. Via AshleyOutrageous.
Denzel Curry – Ice Age [Smoko Ono Remix].
One of my favourite Chicago producers, Smoko Ono, returns with a remix to Denzel Curry‘s Ice Age. The track is set to be featured on Smoko‘s upcoming debut EP, Slakin N Makin Vol 1, alongside many other exciting tracks.
Father ft Makonnen & Key! – Wrist [Thelonious Martin x Smoko Ono x Carter Lang Remix].
Father‘s track, Wrist, featuring Makonnen & Key! gets the remix treatment from Chi Town producers, Thelonious Martin and Smoko Ono, not to mention bassist Carter Lang. Via Illroots.
Vic Mensa – Wimme Nah [Smoko Ono Remix].
Chicago producer Smoke Ono jumps on the remix of Vic Mensa’s critically acclaimed Wimme Nah, produced by Kaytranada. Via 2DopeBoyz.
Smoko Ono ft Njomza – Road Runner.
Super-talented Chicago producer Smoko Ono drops Road Runner featuring Njomza. The track is the first single from his upcoming fall EP, Slackin-N-Mackin Vol. 1. Via Fake Shore Drive.
HIFI with Thelonious Martin & Mint Club.
Tomorrow, contributing writer Ben Niespodziany (@neonpajamas) is hosting a DJ night at bar/arcade Emporium in Chicago. The night will feature DJ sets from Smoko Ono, BoatHouse, and headliners Thelonious Martin and Mint Club. This is not to be missed. Play Street Fighter while you listen to King Thelo’s extraordinary instrumentals. Via MishkaNYC.
Bernie Levv – SIGNS.
Bernie Levv released her debut project SIGNS last week and I haven’t stopped listening. Complete with production help from Smoko Ono, Such N Such, and ZenZan, these nine songs are hypnotic and will put you in a smokey trance. Call it neo-soul, call it R&B, call it pop. Call it whatever you want, but stream […]
Hurt Everybody – Hurt Everybody EP.
At midnight, Chicago hip-hop trio Hurt Everybody finally released their “EP”, which is actually 14 songs and the length of about three EPs. SupaBwe, Carl, and Mulatto Beats have really made something special here. With features from Saba, Mick Jenkins, and professional basketball player Iman Shumpert and production assistance from Smoko Ono and ZenZan, this […]
Smoko Ono ft Big L – 111.
Chicago producer Smoko Ono releases a rare instrumental, featuring vocals from the late great Big L. This is next level. Be on the lookout for more Smoko heat this summer. Via ClosedSessions.
Wind Chill: A Chicago Instrumental Experience.
A Chicago instrumental album, curated by Viper Magazine contributing writer Ben Niespodziany (@neonpajamas). Featuring all new production from Tree, Thelonious Martin, Blended Babies, THEMpeople, Hippie Dream, The O’My’s, OnGaud, Smoko Ono, A Billion Young, BoatHouse, Nico Segal, Martin Sky, Odd Couple, JNeal, Saba, TMTHY TRTL, and DocDaMindbenda. Wind Chill is 53 minutes of standout Chicago […]
Jarred A.G. ft Yung Simmie – Lanes.
Another great single from Jarred A.G., this time with help from Florida rapper/Raider Klan member Yung Simmie. The spacey track is produced by the buzzing producer Smoko Ono. “Ridin’ slow, switchin’ lanes.” Via FakeShoreDrive.
Vic Mensa – Feel That.
New club banger from SaveMoney member Vic Mensa and producer Smoko Ono. A new sound for Mensa. Welcome it with open arms. Feel that. Via StraightFromTheSource.
Vic Mensa – Magic (Smoko Ono Remix) (Video).
Up and coming Chicago producer Smoko Ono does his thing on Vic Mensa‘s Magic, creating a remix worthy of 90’s visuals and club shakes. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Jarred A.G. ft YC The Cynic – False Gods.
Jarred A.G. has been killing it recently, dropping track after track of lyrical heat. The Chicago rapper enlisted Bronx native YC The Cynic for some verbal competition. Which verse is better? Discuss. Produced by Jarred‘s younger brother Smoko Ono, one of only a few producers in the Windy City worthy of his continual buzz. Be […]
Smoko Ono ft Jarred AG, Saba, Sterling Hayes – Pass the Flame.
Chicago producer Smoko Ono is prepping his upcoming album, Smoko and Friends. Today, he dropped the track Pass the Flame, an authoritative siren ringing throughout, blasting you through your windshield. Jarred AG, Saba, and Sterling Hayes throw down strong verses making for one hell of a first track for Smoko and Friends. Stay awake. Via […]
