[Video] Sasha Go Hard: "Own Lane"
For Chicago hip-hop artist Sasha Go Hard's video for her single "Own Lane", off of her recent release Nutty World, the rising star decided to take it back home, bringing things back for the APJ Films-directed visual. Success has found Sasha quickly as she has risen from a virtual no name two years ago, into one of the leading ladies in hip-hop today, and she ruminates over feeling some type of way about the whole ride, while taking a trip through familiar streets while pressing, "I'm in my own league, with my own lane" from behind the steering wheel. Earlier this week she also announced a European tour, on the heels of a string of successful London dates in late 2013. Sasha has most certainly carved out her own lane in the greater hip-hop scene, and this latest track may be one of the most lyrically-inviting pieces to date from the rapidly maturing MC. Check out the video for "Own Lane" below and scroll a bit for the full European tour dates.
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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.
[Video] Gianni Blu: "Bounce" (Feat. Sasha Go Hard)
Gianni Blu has been lacing some pretty impressive cross-over tracks, utilizing hip-hop artists to blend his signature style of unique production. On his latest release, Blu teams up with frequent collaborator Sasha Go Hard for a song that is a step up for both artists. For her part, Sasha's flow seems to improve on every single and she is grittier than ever on "Bounce" with a changing rhyme scheme that has yet to be seen in much of her work. On the production side, Gianni pick up where Diplo left off on his "Damn" track from Sasha's album Round 3, released earlier this year. Mixing in traditional hip-hop aesthetics with a thumping, bouncing electronic flair, Gianni Blu crafts a track that is as ready to bop to as anything that has hit the airwaves lately. D Gainz handles the video, shot at an indoor skatepark complete with BMX riders and a slew of back up dancers. Check out the latest from Gianni Blu & Sasha Go Hard below.
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[Video] Sasha Go Hard: "Problem" (Feat. Tink)
Chicago's Sasha Go Hard is back with her latest video, this one for her track "Problem" which features fellow Windy City female artist, Tink. Tony Roche lends the production for the pair to discuss the intricacies of keeping it 100 and generally not being easy to deal with.A Zae Production provides the visual of the two southside MCs doing their thing at what looks like the Lacuna Lofts on the near south side of the city. Check out the video and the song itself below.
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[Video] Day In The Life: Gianni Blu & Sasha Go Hard
Gianni Blu and Sasha Go Hard have been hard at work in the studio lately and APJ Films was there to catch all the behind the scenes action as the pair prepped a track for Blu's upcoming EDM-inspired project, Bounce. For his part, APJ Films has been making moves in the city, with several videos hitting the web over the past couple months with increasing frequency. Take a look below as he captures two of the city's most talented young artists as they go to work at Classick Studios on Chicago's west side and keep an eye out for the accompanying video, shot by DGainz, anticipated for early November.
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[Video] Sasha Go Hard at Mad Decent
The folks at The Fader teamed up with the Mad Decent Block Party crew to produce a series of videos from the summer-long fest that spanned most of the country. Chicago's own Sasha Go Hard, who was on tour for several of the dates, had a camera crew following her to catch all the action. Check out the video here below, presented by Puma.
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Sasha Go Hard: "Gimme Mo" (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)
Chicago's own Sasha Go Hard is back with this latest release, "Gimme Mo," featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. BJ lends a crooning hook to Sasha's furious rhyming for a solid single, produced by Tony Roche of The Odd Couple. Fresh off Diplo's Mad Decent tour series this summer, Sasha will be with Travi$ Scott performing live in Chicago this Saturday Sept. 28th for Sneaker Pimps Chicago before heading out to Pittsburgh for a show with Chief Keef before heading off to London for a date at the famous Fabric night club. Check out the track below.
[Video] Sasha Go Hard: "Spaz Out"
Southside MC Sasha Go Hard is back with a visual for her latest single "Spaz Out" off Nutty World directed by APJ Films. The song is harder than what we;ve seen from Sasha in the past, with more pointed, sharpened lyrics. The video features a baby dancing alongside Sasha and co, as well as some special effects and is bookended by live performance footage.
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