Almost out of nowhere late last night, Max Bouvagnet released a nine-track project entitled 18. The young Chicago native previously dropped The Sleep EP, which gave us somewhat of an insight into the enigmatic artist’s life, but in 18, Max gets even more personal as he chronicles experiences, thoughts, aspirations and fears a kid endures...
The OnGaud production team has become a staple crew in Chicago after making great records alongside some of the city’s most promising emcees in 2013. Naturally, the next move for the trio was to put out a beat ‘tape showcasing their range as musicians with eight fantastic tracks, all brand new. The project is definitely...
Rich Jones was stranded in Chicago’s China Town at one in the morning and had two choices as he puts it: Slog his way back to the Northwest side, or see if he could get a hold of friend and collaborator Doc Da Mindbenda. Fortunately for us, Rich headed over to the Grindhouse and recorded...
Naledge‘s Brain Power ‘tape has been on the radar of many and yesterday fans finally got to hear it in its entirety after various promising singles. 19 tracks filled with smooth instrumentals witty rhymes and features by the likes of Add-2, Mikkey Halsted, Vic Spencer, Willie the Kid and Saba.
I got the opportunity to meet Zach from Odd Couple during #AcidRapLive weekend and kicked it with him for a couple of hours, as we talked about a bunch of music-related topics I asked him what he had in the works alongside Tony and he let me know that they would be releasing a beat...
If you’re a instrumental aficionado, Grinders Inc has the perfect album for you. Consisting of 15 laid-back tracks by a bunch of talented producers (including RH favorites OnGaud, Goodwin, Muvafux), this project will get you jamming as you drive by Lake Shore Drive or at a BBQ so hit the stream below and enjoy! “A...
There was a time when Saddle Creek was one of the most influential indie band labels. In my personal experience, Cursive’s The Ugly Organ kind of represented a growth in my musical discovery. Other Saddle Creek bands, like Azure Ray, The Faint, and especially Bright Eyes, paved their own ways in the indie rock music scene....
After a few enjoyable releases (including the single Noble Drew Ali) leading up to Mr. MFN eXquire‘s latest project, the New York emcee dropped earlier today Kismet. Featuring 16 tracks with guest-appearances by Danny Brown, Nacho Picasso, Flatbush Zombies, Goldie Glo and more, this ‘tape should hold us over until his debut LP is released!
After months of waiting, dropped songs and music videos, Chicago’s next up and coming rapper, Alex Wiley, has finally blessed us with his debut, Club Wiley. Serving as Closed Sessions‘ first official release. With features from Vic Mensa, Chance the Rapper, Freddie Gibbs, GLC, Monster Mike, Jean Deaux, Action Bronson, and Kembe X, Club Wiley is full of bangers...
Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats has always been considered the “lyricist” of the collective, but in his latest EP, Untitled 2, the L.A. native takes a more experimental route and relies more on melodies and spaced-out production than any other project he has put out before. The bars are definitely not lacking though, Hodgy can still...
