Maybe it was the heavy snow across the Midwest, but there was a big surge of quality jams hitting the ‘net today, and we have them all wrapped up together as part of today’s “Songs of the Day”. We got the preview of a couple albums, as Chicago band Empires teased their upcoming LP, Orphan, […]
Alex Wiley & Kembe X: “Know Normal”
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from one of my favorite duo’s coming up in Chicago right now, but today we got a long-awaited update from the pair of Chicago artists, Alex Wiley & Kembe X who last got together on, “Midnight to Morning” off of Club Wiley since recording 2012s Can I Borrow A Dollar? […]
Alex Wiley Releases Four New Tracks
One of the more impressive debut projects from last year was Alex Wiley‘s banger-heavy Club Wiley, distributed by Chicago independent label, Closed Sessions. Released at the beginning of the summer, a steady stream of videos and support shows both in and out of his hometown have brought Wiley to the forefront of the next wave of […]
[Video] Alex Wiley: “Own Lane”
One of Chicago’s most buzzing artists invites us into a psychedelic world through the visual for “Own Lane,” the trippy-like cinematic clip from Alex Wiley. The Village member partnered up with the homies over at Visual Mecca and conceptualized a 3-part music video series that’ll feature the one below, “The Woods,” and “Suck It Revolution.” […]
Alex Wiley: "Jerseys & Loafers" (feat. Vic Mensa) (Force One Seven Remix)
Photo by Geoff HenaoAlex Wiley’s ClubWiley has stayed in constant rotation ever since it dropped back in June. The ‘tape has also managed to gain huge praise from critics and fans alike, giving Wiley the proper push to start doing shows all around the country. The Village representative now has one of his most prominent […]
[Event] Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence
This weekend, our homies at Closed Sessions have teamed up with 1833 Presents for a 2-day event, collectively known as “Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence.” Day 1 on this upcoming Saturday, “Closed Sessions Live – On Our Radar,” features Saba, Joey Purp, Lili K, Chandler London, The Palmer Squares, and some unannounced special […]
[Event] ClubWiley Release Party @ Lincoln Hall
Today Alex Wiley will celebrate his birthday and the release of his Club Wiley ‘tape alongside ShowYouSuck, Supreme Regime, Kembe X, Caleb James, Jean Deaux, Taylor Bennett, St. Millie and more at Lincoln Hall. Check out the full flyer below. [via American Swag Co.]
[Mixtape] Alex Wiley: “Club Wiley”
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 […]