YP Returns with “Nothing”

“Way before I heard of Rick Ross, everyday I was hustlin.”  YP shows up and shows out on his new track/video for “Nothing”. This one is a bar fiesta, and my first thought was to write up his whole first verse. I then realized that I don’t have time for that. Enjoy.

The Boy Illinois Gets Fierce on New Mixtape, Windy

  The Boy Illinois has been working, that’s the most blunt way to say it. Over the years, he has continued to climb and build a career in music that has seen him tour with Lupe Fiasco, and release heralded projects that stretch beyond the Chicago Hip Hop scene into the national music consciousness. While he’s […]

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 […]

[Mixtape] K.M. Tha Original: “Better Later Than Never”

The latest from Chicago hip-hop artist K.M. Tha Original is a multi-layered intrinsically complete album that comes stocked with a thematic concept, well-thought lyrics and features from around his hometown to match. K.M. does his thing both spitting verses and singing hooks, occasionally dipping into the Drake side of things, crooning in the middle of […]

YP: “Hold Me Down”

YP surprises fans with “Hold Me Down,” a jazzy Jay Cornell-produced record from the Chi-Town representative. YP had been off the grid for a quick minute, but now he’s back without losing a step, as “Hold Me Down” showcases his lyrical chops and intriguing delivery throughout almost three minutes. Get your fix below.

[Mixtape] YP: “Restless”

YP is still Restless in his pursuit for greatness and he proves in this brand new ‘tape that he will stop at nothing to accomplish his goals. With features and production by the likes of C-Sick, DJ L, Lil Bibby, Mikkey Halsted and more, this project definitely showcases that true Chicago sound. Restless is 15 […]

[Video] YP: “Softly”

YP is back with a new smoothed out track and visual titled, “Softly.”  This C-Sick produced cut was directed by Chicago’s go-to director, D-Gainz and will be featured on his upcoming mixtape, Restless. Peep the track below.