Treated Crew members Na$im and Suli join forces for this soulful slapper of a single. Sex Me is only a 61 second snippet for now, but expect the full song to drop sooner than later. This will be featured on Na$im‘s upcoming (untitled) R&B EP, dropping this fall. That sample! That flow! Via TheSource.
Mathien – I Just Can’t Make Sense of it All.
Mathien wrote and produced a new heartbreaking (and also somehow uplifting) response to Robin Williams’ struggle (and ultimate loss) with depression. Listen closely. Via SeeBeyondGenre.
Nosidam. – The Real Feel.
New single from the talented Nosidam., who appears to be unable to release a poor track. This one is produced by Outmind and demands multiple listens. Smooth like butter. Via MishkaNYC.
Kembe X – Poker Face.
As Kembe X preps the release of his upcoming Scion A/V EP, he gives us Poker Face, a nice appetizer for what’s around the corner. Via FakeShoreDrive.
White Gzus ft Sulaiman – Where It’s At.
Blanco Caine and Gzus Piece have formed a duo known properly as White Gzus. The first offering by them is Where It’s At, a track with assistance from Sulaiman. Produced by Doc Da Mindbenda. Via FakeShoreDrive.
The O’My’s – For Your Love.
Brand new single from The O’My’s, as they prepare to release another full length, Keeping the Faith. The infectious single is produced by both The O’My’s and Blended Babies: a perfect combination. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Heavy Hearts – They Grow, Beautiful.
This song is enchanting. Instrumental at its finest. That is all. Via MishkaNYC.
Curren$y – A Lil Sumthin (Come Up Big On Em).
Curren$y never seems to slow down. On top of dropping a stunning visual pack of five videos this week, he also let loose a five-and-a-half minute single produced by buzzing producer PurpDogg. I’ll be looping this all day. Via OkayPlayer.
SunBLVD – Like This.
Smooth track by Chicago singer/visionary SunBLVD that I found while scrolling through her Soundcloud. “Random bedroom recording,” she describes. All you need to know. Via Soundcloud.
Kit ft Sticky Ricardo – Steve Kerr.
While Kit‘s entire new project, Lownt God Rising, is worth checking out, Steve Kerr is a standout amongst gems. We need Too $hort on the remix to this. Produced by Supreme Cuts. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Sterling Hayes ft Dally Auston & Via Rosa – Mayor Daley.
SaveMoney member Sterling Hayes lights up a Chicago weed anthem featuring MC Dally Auston and singer Via Rosa. Produced by iLLeeT. Expect more from Hayes this summer, as he preps the release of his project BIGshorty. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Lucki Eck$ – Xan Cage Video.
Lucki Ecks is properly prepping his upcoming release, BodyHigh, with great singles and powerful visuals. After releasing Reflections last week, he comes correct with the video for Xan Cage. Produced by Mulatto Beats. Directed by Jimmy Regular and shot by Jake Gaza, together known as P0int and Sh00t. Via Pigeons&Planes.
DillanPonders – DOWNTOWN.
Toronto rapper DillanPonders returns with the hard-hitting single DOWNTOWN. The Boy Who Lived arrives August 13. Via MishkaNYC.
Mick Jenkins – Fresh Waters (Whoarei/Knxwledge Rework).
Mick lets loose a free single before The Water[s] drops later this month. Production handled by two incredibly talented producers: Whoarei and Knxwledge. Via MickJenkinsSoundcloud.
ShowYouSuck – Gucci Mane.
Chicago dudebro ShowYouSuck dropped the first single to his upcoming project, Bummer, due out later this summer. Bummer will be entirely produced by Chicago producer WalkingShoe and has some serious promise, given this 24 hour teaser of a single. Expect five music videos for this track to follow in the coming days. ShowYouSuck is beginning […]
Jean Deaux ft theMIND – Into the Water.
Take a headfirst dive into the poetic waters of Chicago soul creative Jean Deaux. Produced by THEMpeople and featuring some vocal assistance from theMIND, this song is fitting for the summer’s first smoke at the beach. https://soundcloud.com/thatsjeandeaux/into-the-water-ft-themind-prod-by-thempeople Via FakeShoreDrive.
Calez – Thick Girl.
I know we posted Calez‘s new mixtape, Ceito, earlier, but the single Thick Girl deserves its own post, if only because Calez says “Mamma-jamma.” Via 2dopeboyz.
Hurt Everybody – Maple.
Chicago trio Hurt Everybody has been constantly releasing singles over on their Soundcloud. The most recent is Maple, a track that strays from the hip-hop confines and turns into an atmospheric genre all its own. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Plain Dave ft Max Wonders – Quarantined (Premiere).
Brand new single from Chicago rhymer Plain Dave, who unites with buddy/Treated Crew member Max Wonders for Quarantined, a post-apocalyptic rapping spree. Don’t expect a catchy chorus and don’t expect a radio-friendly hook. Instead, expect a new realm: dark lyricism and smokey production by Chase that will wrap you up completely. Be cautious of all […]
Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire – I Ain’t Even Fuck Rihanna.
Great song title. This clocks in at almost eight minutes, complete with spoken word. Get with it. Via Stereogum.