Pivot Gang’s Joseph Chilliams released his debut mixtape, Henry Church, about a week ago and then celebrated with a sold out show at Schubas. The project, which consists of 13 songs and features homies such as MfnMelo, Saba, NoName, and others, is cohesive project chock full of pop-culture references, regular-guy observations, and a fun energy throughout. […]
Taylor Bennett: “Ballin”
Yesterday, Chicago’s latest up and comer, Taylor Bennett, celebrated his 18th birthday with the Hypetrak premier of his latest track, “Ballin,” due out on his anticipated 2014 project, Mainstream Music. The follow-up to last month’s debut single “Heartbreaker,” Bennett is proving that there is more to him than his older brother (Chance The Rapper). He’s […]
Kenna & RJD2: “Imitation is Suicide” (Chapter 3)
Kenna has been on a marathon of music over the past four months as he has worked on his Imiation is Suicide music series which saw the blossoming artist team up with several acts, including Childish Gambino, who he recorded the track “Relations” with. For the past couple weeks we have been teasing the third […]
[Mixtape] Scheme & DJ Scend: “Pocket Full of Pesos”
Scheme and DJ Scend have kept hotness coming from Chicago for a minute now, and today return with their latest offering, Pocket Full of Pesos, the duo’s first foray into an dual-language project that is as uniquely diverse as it is in its creative intonations and ability to pull from so many influences for the wordplay. […]
[Mixtape] Netherfriends: “Beats in Bed”
Production wizard Netherfriends doesn’t exactly have a bed right now. Having spent the past month or so on the road touring America with Rich Jones and currently in the midst of what he calls an “endless tour” that has spanned three years, a bed is more of a luxury than an expectation. It is because […]
[Mixtape] Aaron Cohen: “Potential Fans”
Seattle native and current Brooklyn resident Aaron Cohen dropped his latest offering, Potential Fans on the luckiest day of the year (11/11). If you have been paying attention to RubyHornet lately, you’ve certainly seen plenty of the Mishka-clas white kid with a beard that will put your No Shave November attempt to shame. Cohen has made […]
[Album] The Palmer Squares: “Finna”
The Palmer Squares have been building up their profile in Chicago for awhile now. Don’t believe me? Go to any show Acumental and Terminal Knowledge are performing at, and you’ll see the large crowds of Palmer Squares fans that are there specifically for them. Finally, the duo have released their first full-length album to collect […]
[Mixtape] Been Trill Presents…”In The Field” (Vol. 1-3)
The Been Trill conglomerate compiled over 88 songs from a wide range of sounds and vibes for a refreshing new mix that will surely get any party bumping. Most of the tracks featured In The Field are previously released records that have proven themselves in clubs, events and house parties, but there are also a few […]