[Mixtape] PIVOT Gang: "Jimmy"
In addition to their respective solo work, the guys holding it down for PIVOT Gang have been working on a compilation 'tape for almost two years. Today, Saba, John Walt, MfnMelom, Joseph Chilliams, Frsh Waters, Sway $wala and Kevo B are finally ready to share their latest opus and just released Jimmy. Containing a whooping 20 songs, Jimmy gives all members in the group a proper platform to showcase their talent and unique abilities, while complementing each other with a palatable synergy only they can muster up.
You can stream Jimmy below and download the mixtape here.
Smoko Ono: "Pass The Flame" (Feat. Jarred AG, Saba & Sterling Haze)
Chicago's own Smoko Ono offered up this single, "Pass The Flame" off his upcoming Smoko and Friends project due out later this year. Smoko has been putting in his time around the city and "Pass The Flame" is a dope glimpse into what he's been cooking up. For now, check out the single, featuring some fellow Chicago cats that do their thing, per usual.
"Boy don't drink your life away/Make them bloggers type away."
[Event] Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence
This weekend, our homies at Closed Sessions have teamed up with 1833 Presents for a 2-day event, collectively known as "Closed Sessions Live: A Tribute to Independence." Day 1 on this upcoming Saturday, "Closed Sessions Live - On Our Radar," features Saba, Joey Purp, Lili K, Chandler London, The Palmer Squares, and some unannounced special guests. Day 2 on Sunday features Phony Ppl, Vic Mensa, Alex Wiley, and The O'Mys. Both shows will be taking place at Schuba's at 3159 N. Southport Ave. Discounted 2-day passes are still on sale, so be sure to visit the 1833 Presents page to cop some. I can guarantee that you won't find a better way to celebrate America this weekend.
1833 & Closed Sessions Present
A Tribute to Independence
**A Weekend Event**
DAY 1
Closed Sessions Live - On Our Radar ft.
SABA
JOEY PURP
LILI K.
CHANDLER LONDON
THE PALMER SQUARES
& Special Guests
Hosted by Kevin Coval
Saturday July 6th
Doors at 10:00PM | 18+
DAY 2
Closed Sessions Live ft.
PHONY PPL
With Special Performance by
VIC MENSA
Along with
THE O'MYS
ALEX WILEY
Sunday July 7
Doors at 6:30PM | All Ages
**LIMITED DISCOUNTED 2 DAY PASSES AVAILABLE**
Supported By
Villa
JUGRNAUT
SOUNDSCAPE STUDIOS
Martin $ky: "Rapture" SNIPPET (prod. by Saba)
Martin $ky gives us a new verse alongside a snippet of a collaborative track he did with Saba (for whom we posted his excellent new video yesterday) for his upcoming time(LESS) 'tape. Shouts to the homie for sending this heat to my e-mail, I keep replaying the stream over and over, can't wait to hear the whole thing!
[Video] Saba: "Gurlfran"
Saba is probably your favorite rapper's rapper and with his witty rhymes ("My girlfriend say she sell-a-bit...of drugs) little is left to wonder as to why. The up-and-coming emcee has shown great leaps of progression with every single release he puts out and his follow-up 'tape to GetCOMFORTable should be nothing less than incredible. A quick look at his new set of visuals for "Gurlfran" below will show how more confident his flow sounds and he certainly isn't afraid to get a little trippy!
http://youtu.be/zpXpw5F9vwc
Naledge: "Love Not Personal" (feat. Saba and Vic Spencer)
The latest song from Naledge, "Love Not Personal," just dropped. Featuring Saba and Vic Spencer, a smooth saxophone carries the beat across each rappers' verses as they rap about not trusting the ladies. The hook preaches some knowledge: "Don't trust these pros, they just gonna go and take off their clothes/Their loving ain't personal. They blow you kisses, then they go out to clubs with your bros/Their loving ain't personal."
Check out the song below.
[via IMFMag]
John Walt: “Redbox” (prod by Saba)
PIVOT's John Walt & Saba connect in this new track entitled "Redbox" with Walt taking the mic and Saba behind the boards. Stay tuned for GETHappy, John Walt's debut dropping sometime in April.
[RH Premiere] Saba: "Cursive" prod. by IKON
Columbia College based record label AEMMP recently released ShowYouSuck’s single last week. And today their here for the next single off their upcoming LP "Cursive" by rising artist Saba. Definitely sounding out to be a great portrayal of the saturated talent Chicago holds. Peep below.