Tag Archives: Illinois

Fairplay is a lyrical assassin, using his gritty street tales from the crime ridden streets of Chicago to capitate listeners. He has a penchant for 90’s hip hop, utilizing the old school mentality with a new school flavor. In the last few months Fairplay has perfected his skills behind the camera, dropping 2 well received visuals in anticipation for his …

Rockford, Illinois natives Masi & HP release their new single “Harder Days” from off their upcoming EP titled “Campaign For The Pain”.

Blvck Wealth artist Chanelle Truvillion releases her highly anticipated project entitled, “So Tru Vol 1″. With hits “Purge,” “Midnight Hour,” and “Complicated” produced by Jonny Yayo, Chanelle channels Rap, R&B and Reggae all into one fiercely phenomenal EP. The Chicago artist brings energy and uniqueness throughout each track that the whole world should hear. “So Tru Vol. 1” is available …

Morphing into Chicago’s Morpheus, Hip Hop lyricist Mutiny combines forces with fellow Windy City duo Chris $pencer for the Alchemist-produced, “Tesla”. Tune in below as the trifecta electrify the booth with Boom Bap rawness.

Chicago’s own YOURFRENDS bring us some fresh energy for the fall with their video debut, “Chicago Kid”. This is their first official video in anticipation of their upcoming project, “Just Mondays”. Comprised by Thee Unique, charismatic rapper/singer, Franchika, the powerful singer and Tyler the producer who raps as well, together they started under Chance The Rapper’s guidance and blessings at …

Prez is a promising emcee out of the city of Chicago. He puts a lot of time and effort into his work – perfecting the mixing, mastering, vocals and bars until it’s ready for release. Prez has released some music in the past, but he’s upgraded his sound starting with his newest track, “Respect”. On this one, he linked with …

Dally Auston has owned 2017 from the beginning with his release of his project, “99Cent”. Since then, he has been strategically releasing both singles as well as songs that he features on. Today, we give you Dally’s latest, “Django’s Free(style)”. The rapper’s manager told us that this is only one of many, and to keep on the lookout for more …

L.H. has the ability to craft true records, using melody, catchy choruses, and potent rhymes. He can rap about his experiences in the dangerous streets of Chicago by creating uptempo trap bangers. He speak candidly about his close relationships to them as well. In July and after a brief hiatus, L.H. dropped his most successful single yet in “Ring Ring”. …

DJ Straxger is a producer, rapper and DJ based in Rockford, Illinois. He’s influenced by legends like DJ Quik, Guru and Rakim. However, his biggest influence is channeled from funk bands such as Parliament-Funkadelic. Aside from this, the Midwest talent owns his own label, Brain Washed Records. He’s currently campaigning his latest video, the street-influenced, “Gang Active”. The song is …

Atlanta artist Jon Banks links up with Peoria, Illinois producer Macflybeatz for this melodic, trap soul release entitled “Nobody”.