Na$im Williams: "Foolish Hearts" (feat. Nico Segal)
Na$im Williams is arguably the most consistent producer in Chicago, dropping quality material at least once every month. The Treated Crew member recently linked up with Nico Segal and worked on a record entitled "Foolish Hearts", which you can now listen below.
Donnie Trumpet: "Zion" (feat. Chance the Rapper & Vic Mensa)
Nico Segal has tapped into his alter-ego Donnie Trumpet for his upcoming project post-Kids These Days and for all of those aware of his last solo project, Illasoul, we know we should be excited for whatever the young trumpeter has in the works. For those not in the known of what Nico is able to do as a producer, his latest single "Zion", featuring Chance The Rapper & --fellow former KTD member--Vic Mensa, should get you hyped enough.
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Nico Segal: "You" (prod. by Nez & Rio)
Nico Segal is a true poet and one of the most talented artists in our generation. Whenever I see his name being credited on a song, I know he'll add depth to the record and push it to be great. He seems to be that type of musicians that work towards perfection and is never satisfied with what he has accomplished. His Illasoul 'tape still is a local classic in my eyes.
In "You", a song he put up on his Soundcloud account a couple of days ago, Nico gives a call for action to all of us young people who are being affected by the violence in the world and more specifically, Chicago over production by Nez & Rio. Read what he had to say about the record and stream below.
In honor of my homie Rodney and the beautiful but deadly city of Chicago that i love with all my soul. last night 20 people were shot and no one is even talking about it past "it be like that" this piece was written a long time ago but i feel every word is as relevant now as it was then. please learn to love one another and stop this insanity. this one is for YOU and YOU and YOU. Rest in Peace.
[Video] GLC: "My Downfall" (feat. Nico Segal)
GLC comes through with a new dope visual for "My Downfall" off the Silence Of The Lames 'tape. A new project should be out this April, but this video should hold you over until then.
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RH First Look: Nico Segal (Of Kids These Days)
It must be interesting to realize your dreams just short time removed from being old enough to vote. But so is the case for Nico Segal, Kids These Days' 18 year old trumpet player. "I've worked really hard playing the trumpet, practicing all the time, and this is all I've ever really dreamed of doing," he says on a calm Chicago morning in the south loop. "I've always wanted to be a broke ass jazz musician. You know what I mean? I just want to play the trumpet, and make music with people. It's been crazy, man."
It's definitely been an interesting 12 months for Nico and Kids These Days. Shortly after graduating high school, the band was onstage at Lollapalooza, appearing on year-end lists, and touring the country. It's a lot to take in for anybody, and via his new solo project IllaSoul: Shades of Blue, Nico is letting listeners know what's been on his mind. "This is me with a mic and talking a whole lot and letting people know who the man behind the trumpet is," he says.
Hip Hop and Jazz have always shared a connection and a history. That intersection is present throughout Illasoul: Shades of Blue, as well as Nico's work in Kids These Days. In fact, the title is a nod to his two main inspirations, J. Dilla and Miles Davis. A couple weeks ago we debuted the album's first song, "Dreamy" featuring Macie Stewart. As we prepare to release Nico's debut album, we take a closer look at the young musician with broke ambitions. Read on to hear about the creation of the album, its relationship to his work with Kids These Days, as well as his collaboration with Coldhard of Crucial Conflict.