[Video] Fredo Santana: "Ova Here"
Over the past year and a half, a sort of "next up" mentality has been established amongst the Chicago hip-hop scene. Chief Keef gave way to Reese, then there was Chance, then Vic, Durk, the list goes on. One artist that has seen his profile rise in recent months is veteran southside MC Fredo Santana, who has migrated from being auspiciously behind the scenes to playing the villain in Drake's cinematic video for "Hold On, We're Going Home."
Today we get the latest from Fredo, a video for his single, "Ova Here", off his recent album, Trappin' Ain't Dead. In the video, Fredo takes viewers to his side of town, warning against making the trip themselves. Following the WorldstarHipHop documentary The Field that highlighted the plight of young adults in the city's rough neighborhoods, Fredo continues to tell his tale. Watch the latest, streaming below.
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 of sounds that make up what is the flourishing Chicago scene today. With seemingly everyone's eyes on the Midwest and so many talented artist rising from the area, we decided to compile a list of the top hip-hop artists from Chicago that had the biggest years in 2013. We based our decisions off of releases, co-signs, shows/tours and general influence throughout to put together who we thought had the best top to bottom 12 month cycles since this time last year. You may not agree with all of our decisions, so let us know in the comments. Without further ado, I give you the Chicago's hip-hop artists that elevated their game the most in 2013.
Fredo Santana: "Jealous" (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Fredo Santana's Trappin Ain't Dead suffered a delay due to issues with iTunes. Nevertheless, the GBE artist decided to reward his fans' patience with a leak from the album. "Jealous" is probably the most attention-grabbing track on the LP, and it's largely due to the Kendrick Lamar feature that nobody saw coming. The song still works on all levels and is one of the best tracks I've heard this Fall.
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[Video] Fredo Santana: "No Hook"
Fredo Santana speaks on what he knows best, the trap in his new video "No Hook." Directed by Will Hoopes, Fredo is shot in a white and a black backdrop as he spits his menacing rhymes over production by Lex Luger. The GBE rep doesn't need a hook and proves it by crafting this gritty drill record, which will be available on his forthcoming LP Trapping Ain't Dead, available at online retailers on October 31st.
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