[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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

[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 […]