by Ryan Sciandra | Jul 23, 2022 | New Music
What better way to celebrate the one year anniversary of an album other than to release some visuals for it? G Herbo decided to paint even more of a picture for his fans by releasing the music video for “Drill (feat. Rowdy Rebel)” off of his last project 25. AZAE...
by Ryan Sciandra | Jul 5, 2022 | New Music
Before there was Car Bombs, there was “Straight.” Shoebox Benny decided to grace his fans with some visuals to the first single of his sophomore album, and let’s just say they generously compliment the track. Shot in the Chicago MC’s favorite places on the...
by Ryan Sciandra | May 4, 2022 | New Music
Somehow, a solo musician, the Chicago phenomenon by the name of COOL HEAT, has dropped off a single that offers an out-of-body like experience. The dreamy vocals laid atop hypnotic synths are what truly transcends the mind from body while listening to “Lately.” The...
by Ryan Sciandra | Apr 16, 2022 | New Music
Gordmin created a full-on experience for his debut single, “Batshit…” A groovy, serine, and great time all-around provided by the Chicago singer/songwriter. “Batshit” is a double single containing the title track “Batshit” along with “Paid,” both of which are...
by Matt Moretti | Sep 6, 2016 | New Music, Uncategorized
Up-and-comer Kells Dougie can rip off line after line of short, but sweet quips. Case-in-point is in “95′ Freestyle.” Freestyle tracks are great because they have a different type of expectation. Commonly misperceived as having to be “off the...
by Matt Moretti | Jul 1, 2016 | New Music, Uncategorized
Chicago is currently a hotbed for up-and-coming rappers. The drill scene and the Save Money movement are well-covered in the blogosphere, but talent lurks elsewhere too. In a collaboration with producer Xany, we find two such emcees in nIgel and NePh. With natural...
by Lauren Majewski | Oct 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Although Toronto’s CODA will be missing Lee Foss on Saturday night’s lineup (due to circumstances beyond CODA’s control, as reported on the event page), some of the Canadian city’s own talents will be stepping up to the plate. Nitin, a globetrotting...
by Alicia Greco | Nov 7, 2014 | Preview
Dirtybird is not just a record label. The people that comprise dirtybird are your friends. Whether it is one of the dirtybird players performing solo, or all of them at their touring dirtybird BBQ, there is no doubt that you will have an experience. J.Phlip, the...
