"Its Alright" is melodic house track that personifies the essence of good vibe music. Lord Haiti subtle sounds through out the song displays his ability to create depth to his sound that is very unique in today's production.The unique baseline adds validity to the sound keeping the beat on pace. The hint sample of Nina Simone gives a euphoric feel to the track and leaves you wanting to hear more and in a state of relaxation.
Check out Lord Haiti latest release "Its Alright" ft. Nina Simone and tell TRR what you think.
New artist Rayski G is setting the tone debuting his new single "Feelin Myself" ft. Dreezy with a mid tempo catchy banger that can stay in anyone's head from the hook. Feelin Myself is a preview of what Rayski will be releasing in the next few months debuting his skills for songwriting and dope catchy hooks. The single also showcases Dreezy in a unique light with her riding the beat compared to her usual murdering the track, the lyrics are well understood & she reminds everyone why she is still #Feelin herself. This track will surely get you ready before the club or anything that requires a Gucci Belt.
The Sunday before Martin Luther King Day, the Hug Chicago Benefit Concert was the perfect kick off. The "Hug Chicago" campaign is a group that wants to change Chicago's tarnished image of gun violence one hug at a time. The Chicago four member group, Foster and Jack, encourage through their music to help curb Chicago's image. With sounds provided by DJ Doug, DJ Inc and DJ J. Imani, Manny Treo hosting and special performances by Dion Jetson, Elite Society, Naledge Evans, Paige Gillian, GLC, Brill etc. the event was surely the start towards making positive change.
What is The #HugChallenge?
Chicago based artists Foster & Jack will challenge all Chicago Hip Hop artists to participate in a national unification campaign. The campaign will kick off in Chicago. The campaign will ask for a simple act of kindness. Hug a young black male.
#HugChicago: The hug will serve as a mustard seed (small act of faith) for young black males between 13-21 years of age. We want to hug them and show them love.
Their goal is to Hug 100,000 young black males and raise the money with donations from 5 to 50 dollars. The challenge has a fundraising goal of $125,000.00 that will seed programs at city wide organizations that serve young men.
The Ancillary Goal is to spark the dialogue, the conversation, the thinking, the discussion…to raise awareness of social and emotional disconnect (lack of love) with young black males… provide solutions for societal disconnects.
We truly enjoyed ourselves to hear great music from Chicago artists that all have great messages. What stuck out particularly to us, was the knowledge given to us by our good friend GLC. He is not only a Chicago Legend but an educator of the "Ism", speaking nothing but truth and reality. it's important for our people to understand whats happening in our own backyards.
Not only, was the event about being educated and finding a solution to the issues in Chicago, it was also lots of fun, we played trivia games as well. The Promontory sponsored a big knot of loot, the host asked a question, if you answered correctly. he peeled off the top of the money and gave it to you. It was up to you whether you chose to keep the money or DONATE it to the cause. Happy to say most people donated their winnings and added to it right out of their pocket.
Check out some of what you missed below.
If you would like to get involved w/ #HugChicago Campaign, contact Mike Saunders via email at purifychicago@gmail.com.
Poo Mack is working on his upcoming EP "Don't Matter Reloaded." He recently opened up for Wale in St. Louis and has a good solid project that will be released within the next few months.
Smoke break personifies yet another smokers anthem for stoners in the hood. Poo Mack flows easily over the BandKamp produced track and makes you feel like smoking after listening to this mid tempo single. Poo Mack gives a great description of how to roll up as if its tea time for smokers. This stoner song will grab any major listener who are always on the trend of burning one to new music.
Check out the single below and tell TRR what you think.
Named by RollingOut.com as one of the Top 5 Chicago artists to check for in 2016, The Boy Illinois is making major noise among the industry landing his second major tour with Lupe Fiasco. The Boy Illinois recently was on the road touring for his recent releases "DuSable" with iStandard hitting 10 markets including LA, NYC, Washington DC & more.
The Boy Illinois will be the direct support for Lupe Fiasco for the upcoming tour starting Jan 13th in Seattle, WA ending in Indianapolis Feb 14th. Among being a stand alone artist and Haitian bred influence in music, "Illi" is also releasing a new video, paying tribute to the Cosby show opening theme that became famous among households around the country with his new video "Day Goes."
Directed by Jaymavaz and produced by Jmixx, Day Goes video is a high energy visual that will keep you engaged with dancing, crunchy curls and its classic vintage look with "Illi" dancing in loafers. While this is a new & refreshed perspective into his new sound, The Boy Illinois is excited for the future and is gaining major notoriety throughout the country with EP "DuSable." Check out the new video "Day Goes" and buy tickets to his upcoming tour "Tour For The Fans,"coming to a city near you.
We really like Illi and his works, now we like him even more. You have got to see his moves! Check out this DOPE visual and tell TRR what you think.
AM Early, a Chicago artist from the west side, has been making noise.
He's worked with Chris Crack, Vic Spencer & has had multiple performances around the city.
AM Early graces new fans with a dope hip hop city anthem, Late Night Early Morning. Describing the life of a rapper on the grind, AM Early hits you with the natural flow of the beat, yet lyrically embodies his bars that makes the single come to life.This single gives you a 90's feel, and takes you back to the time when hip hop was fun touring new cities and meeting new chicks. The horns throughout song demonstrates the originality of the production, giving hip hop heads the signature sound, yet the subject of partying like a rock star. With his grand re-introduction, AM Early is sure to send sparks to the masses with " Late Night Early Morning."
We love his style and sound. This song surely has that feel good flow to it.
Listen to his latest release below and tell TRR what you think.
Elite Society an affiliated group of The Boy Illinois, released new music.
Their message is unique in regards to culture and their approach is more so reality & life.
Life of A Good Man talks about how cold the world is and the struggle of grinding and providing. Elite Society approach talks about life and the precious gift of it that so many take for granted yet in the midst of the chaos trying to live out your dream. The obvious concept of balancing street life versus real life and the many routes that so many young men take to get money. It can be death or success. We really love the message, I'm sure many of us can relate.
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is what we have to say about the Lupe Fiasco concert at Concord Music Hall.
Patrons throughout the entire venue were chanting the so well known lyrics of all Lupe's hits, having a good ole' time, drinking, dancing, like a true hip hop head back in the day.
There were so many faces in the building with a ton of ChiLebrities.
We saw the 1st and 15th Entertainment Family, Chicago Rapper Naledge,
Artist & Founder of Y No Face, Antonio Lee (Grandson of Annie Lee), our friends from Swank PR and many, many, more.
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When we weren't turning up,
we were chilling in VIP,
where we chatted with Illi, after his AWESOME OPENING PERFORMANCE,
discussing his new project, tour and views on Chicago issues.
White Jamesreleases yet another dope and deep track "Serenity" off his upcoming debut project "Foo Fop." Serenity describes the struggle of how life use to be and how the streets were compared to the regular day to day routine of life. White James digs into the contracdictive part of his life from hustling to cursing but using religion in times of need. Serenity describes a more intuitive side of the life and will have any ears and eyes open and ready to listen once the track starts.
As the music began, my 1st introduction to the voice of White James was intriguing however, his flow had turned me off, but then there were words that started jumping out, and made me pay closer attention to hear the message. I love the grimeyness in his voice paired with the beat. It's very believable. Everythime I listen to "Serenity" I began to feel his incomparable groove more and more. His story is similar to many but yet unique and I'm interested in hearing more. The streets pray too, I hear you White James.
