It got colder in the Midwest today. And new music came out. As I sit shivering at my computer, I can only be glad that the Internet brought us some heat today. Ace B8gie gave fans a new version of the instant classic “Fuck A Plan B” enlisting the likes of Creative Control, Young Giftz […]
[Video] Giftz: “Game of Chess” (Feat. Boldy James)
Chicago’s own Giftz got people talking in the middle of last year with his mixtape project, Position of Power, which established him as an artist to know in the increasingly competitive Chicago scene as he emerged as a storyteller capable of reporting back on and framing the things he saw around him everyday growing up […]
Top Chicago Rappers of 2013
Chicago hip-hop has enjoyed a certain popularity increase over the past couple of years. Where 2012 saw the rise of Chief Keef and “Drill”, 2013 brought about a new flavor as listeners from across the country, initially hooked by the drill sound, began to explore the vibrantly eclectic different sides of the city and variety […]
[RH Interview] Giftz
Photography by ACJ Photos Chicago is a rough city. Since the advent of “drill”, GBE and Chief Keef, theĀ stories of the city’s streets have been told primarily by artists that painted pictures of death and destruction and little else. Enter: Giftz, the gritty hip-hop artist from Chicago’s south side that has woven poetic lyricism […]
[Mixtape] Giftz: “Position of Power”
Not even 24 hours after unleashing the official video for “Quiet“, Giftz hits us over the head by releasing the complete Position of Power ‘tape everyone to enjoy. Narrated by DJ Moondawg, Position of Power features production and guest-appearances by the likes of Freddie Gibbs, Rockie Fresh, King Louie, SaveMoney, Boldy James, Lil Herb, YP, […]
Giftz: “Fuck Em All” (feat. King Louie & Rockie Fresh)
Three of Chicago’s finest get together for an unapolagetic middle-finger anthem, which you can stream below. Giftz, King Louie & Rockie Fresh really mean it when they say “Fuck Em All” over production by the talented C-Sick, who might be the most versatile producer in Chicago at the moment. This is the first official drop […]
[RH Contest] Win a pair of tickets to Closed Sessions Live feat. Evidence
On August 24th, Closed Sessions Live will be returning to Schubas. Headlining the show is Evidence (Dilated Peoples), with support from Giftz and theWHOevers and DJ Rude One and DJ RTC spinning. The show’s shaping up to be a good one just in time for those going back to school. To commemorate the event, we’ve […]
[Video] Giftz & SAVEMONEY: “Nino Remix” Live @ Reggies
During Caleb James’ The Jones release party, Gifz came out and rocked Reggies alongside the SAVEMONEY with a live rendition of the local hit “Nino Remix”. The homies over at Pursuit of Dopeness where there to document the performance and uploaded it during the weekend. Check it out below!