The Boy Illinois has been working, that’s the most blunt way to say it. Over the years, he has continued to climb and build a career in music that has seen him tour with Lupe Fiasco, and release heralded projects that stretch beyond the Chicago Hip Hop scene into the national music consciousness. While he’s […]
Listen: The Boy Illinois x Ben One – “Number 1”
If you haven’t noticed. The Boy Illinois is out here working! He’s got another joint for y’all to rock to. This time around, he recruited the vocals of fellow Chicago artist, Ben One to create a track called “Number 1”. It has production from Xcel, who has notable production credits with legend and Trill O.G […]
Listen: The Boy Illinois – “Yer Yer” [Herlude]
We’ve been having a string of warm days this fall and winter that no one is truly mad at. Since it’s still technically cuffing season and the temp can drop with seemingly no warning, you are definitely still going to want a cuddle buddy and you may need that new The Boy Illinois for your […]
The Boy Illinois releases “Memories” from upcoming project Home Court Advantage
The Boy Illinois might be on tour with Lupe right now, but that’s not stopping his creative process! He just dropped off a new joint called “Memories” and it’s of the same quality you now expect from The Boy Illinois. Memories is laying the groundwork for Illinois forthcoming release “Home Court Advantage”. Bringing a classic lyrical […]
[Mixtape] The Boy Illinois: “Jean Baptiste”
The Boy Illinois did a little promo-run not too long in which he visited the offices of MTV, XXL and others to preview his now released ‘tape Jean Baptiste. The reaction from that tastemakers that got the chance to hear the ‘tape a little early have come out with great feedback and after listening to […]
[Video] Onis: “Big Bank” (Feat. The Boy Illinois)
Stay Humble’s Onis releases the video for “Big Bank,” off his recent project The Time Is Now which features fellow Chicago emcee, The Boy Illinois. Definitely peep the visuals below. [youtube id=”S28EYy61k14″]
[Video] The Boy Illinois: “Merci, Merci”
The Boy Illinois’ “Merci, Merci” is one of my favorite cuts from his latest project The Memoirs Of Gilbert Gaston. Illi unveiled the fresh new video for the track today and it certainly matches the quality of the record with some great shots and very good editing. I feel people don’t catch all the gems […]