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 […]

Calez: “Peaceful”

One of the projects I’m most looking forward to in the coming year is Calez’s upcoming Ceito mixtape. The 2008ighties artist has spent most of 2013 building a buzz around his next release, dropping Too Broke Tape and G-Unit Bundle Pack, along with several well-played loosies that have kept interest in him high and wondering […]

[Video] Calez: The American Dream Concept Ep. 1

Chicago hip-hop artist Calez premiered the first episode of his online video series, “The American Dream Concept” yesterday via his own website Ceitorepublic.com. The show is a sort of mini documentary following around the 2008ighties MC as he prepares and works on his upcoming release Ceito, due out in Spring 2014. Calez has been one […]

Calez: “A Mill”, “Free Ya Mind”

Calez has been making noise for a minute now and has kept listeners at bay for the most part since releasing the critically-acclaimed Too Broke Tape in March. The Chicago artist gave listeners a few loosies and his infamous G-Unit Bundle Pack to tie them over to the album, Ceito. With the announcement that polishes […]

[Video] Calez: “Nobody Else”

Calez lets everyone know that “Nobody Else” is doing what he and the 2008ighties crew are doing at the moment and drops a fitting video for the track. In the self-directed visual, Calez goes from being posted on his sofa, to a lake wearing all red and then Chicago’s shore where other 2008ighties members make […]

[Mixtape] Calez: “G-Unit Bundle Pack”

“I told [Calez] he gotta be the coldest motherf*cking rapper in the city ’cause I’m already the hottest DJ, man,” DJ Oreo says at the end of Calez’ first track, “Ready or Not.” This bravado is what helped Calez’ emergence in the Chicago hotbed of up and coming rappers. His latest mixtape, G-Unit Bundle Pack, finds […]

[RH TV] Freestyle In The Park: The New Class

Last month we hosted a special edition of Digital Freshness featuring only local talent under the age of 21.  The purpose was to showcase the new crop of Chicago artists, and give them a chance to prove themselves in front of a live audience.  The show was great, with everyone putting on a strong performance. […]