Young Chop Speaks on Almost Quitting and “3 Hunna”

Young Chop is a man of few words.  He's humble, thoughtful, and just so happens to be the producer behind the rise of Chief Keef, Lil' Durk, and Lil' Reese, a group of artists who have exploded onto the national Hip Hop scene.  In true producer form, Chop lead the way and signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Publishing in early April.  That same month, Lil' Durk and Lil' Reese…

[Photos] In Studio with Young Chop, Lil’ Durk, Gzus Piece and Million $ Mano

Here are some loose pics from yesterday's interviews with Young Chop and Lil' Durk, as well as a quick stop at Mano's crib where he played me some new music and gave me a preview of this week's #TreatedTuesday Record.  Mano's production is at its highest level right now.  He's definitely in a zone, and feeling more comfortable musically than ever before.  Mano's sound has really grown, and the…

[Video] LRG Off The Record: Young Chop

LRG links up with Chicago's Young Chop. Chop is the producer behind much of Chicago's new sound, specifically Chief Keef and his hits "Don't Like" and "3Hunna".  Chop talks to LRG about the creation of those records, Chicago's current movement and more.  Also, yesterday Young Chop was back in Chicago and came through SoundScape for an interview, check for that soon on RH. Chop is now in Atlanta…

[Video] Gaggie and GLC: “Smokin” (prod. by Young Chop)

"You want some ism, yeah there is a fee." Gaggie and GLC team up for this new video, "Smokin".  The song is produced by the producer of the hour, Young Chop, and is a very solid record.  Watch the visuals below. And as you know, GLC doesn't stop, I'm sure we'll have more from him soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNQOp0rTCqg

Young Giftz: “Gotta Be” (prod. by Young Chop)

Last week we brought you the new mixtape from F.O.C.'s Ace B8gie, Survival of The FOCused.  Today we have a new record from Ace's F.O.C. crew member, Young Giftz, who gives us "Gotta Be".  The song is produced by Young Chop, who just inked a deal with Warner Bros. and breaks down where Giftz is coming from these days.  Listen and download below. Young Gitz: "Gotta Be" (prod. by Young Chop)…

[Songs of the Day] 2/21/14 (Feat. Young Thug, LIZ, James Blake & More)

Another day, another batch of songs, here's today's songs of the day for the 21st of February. Paper Diamond continued a steady stream of jams by releasing "Wylin" with LOUDPVCK to celebrate his Pro Partnership with Soundcloud. Chief Keef kept the tracks coming with "Save Me", newcomer LIZ showed up with "Say U Will", Young Thug gave us "Geek'd Up", while Milwaukee product Klassik offered up a…

Curren$y: “Still Choppin'” (Feat. Boo Sledge)

Associates from the Cash Young Money days, Curren$y, Boo and local producer Tony Baines (Boo & Gotti) link for this track, rumored to be on Pilot Talk 2, dropping November 16th. Spitta keeps all Chi on this track and I can't complain. Grab the track below & hit the jump for the classic Boo & Gotti Weezy Collab. Bonus Video.   Download Here   Read more

Young Jeezy: 1000 Grams Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

  Since the Jeezy album has been pushed back again, he teamed up with DJ Scream (he actually screams) for 1000 Grams Vol. 1 to hold the streets over until TM103 drops. Solid original Jeezy coke rap, as he tackles Kanye's Power and whips it into Pow(d)er. Hit the jump for tracklist and download.   Read more