Dreezy: It's jaw-dropping and fun times with the Los Angeles snapshots
She might have Chicago in her blood but it’s clear rap diva Dreezy is living her best life from Los Angeles right now. A full-fledged photo dump from her outing in the City of Angels? Priceless.
She might have Chicago in her blood but it’s clear rap diva Dreezy is living her best life from Los Angeles right now. A full-fledged photo dump from her outing in the City of Angels? Priceless.
From grubbing to NOBU flexing, it’s all in the line-up. Swiping is big flexing.
‘#LADump 🌴✨ @fashionnova’
Chief Keef: The Chicago rap legend is going on 'A Lil Tour' this summer
Ready to see the living legend in-person? Turns out rap heavyweight Chief Keef is gearing up to hit the road in the coming weeks with a full-fledged A Lil Tour alongside Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz.
Ready to see the living legend in-person? Turns out rap heavyweight Chief Keef is gearing up to hit the road in the coming weeks with a full-fledged A Lil Tour alongside Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz.
Tickets officially go on sale next week and tour dates start up in mid-July. Peep the details.
Known for his shape-shifting sound and immense influence on rap music, Chief Keef draws a crowd wherever he goes. Today, the 28-year-old artist announces "A Lil Tour," his upcoming nationwide headlining tour.
Produced by Live Nation, "A Lil Tour” criss-crosses the U.S. for 17 dates, starting in Boston on July 16th, passing through Brooklyn on July 24th (Brooklyn Paramount), Atlanta on July 29th (Coca-Cola Roxy), Los Angeles on August 10th (Hollywood Palladium), and more before ending in San Francisco on August 13th. 43B signee Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz will join Sosa on tour as support for all dates.
TICKETS: General on sale begins Wednesday, May 15th at 10am local time at ChiefKeef.com.
Chief Keef's tour announcement arrives shortly after the release of his new album, Almighty So 2. Crafted over a period of two years, Almighty So 2 is produced by Sosa himself, with occasional assistance of reliable collaborators like Akachi and Young Malcolm. The young auteur mostly eschews melody on the new album–instead, he resolves to showcase his prodigious abilities as an emcee, sharpening his pen and emptying out his arsenal of flows. Sosa throws his entire body into his vocal performances, whether he's building in intensity until he reaches a thunderous crescendo, or delivering his smirking punchlines with an audible disrespect. The new album features appearances from Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, his 43B signee Lil Gnar, and his Glo Gang associate Ballout. Home to previously released singles “Racks Stuffed Inna Couch” and “Tony Montana Flow,” and new highlights like “Drifting Away” and “Runner,” Almighty So 2 is now available everywhere via 43B.
Almighty So 2 continues a banner year for the influential Chief Keef. In March, he connected with superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It for the collaborative mixtape, DIRTY NACHOS, a Trap-A-Holics-hosted throwback to the heyday of the mixtape era. Earlier in the year, Sosa collaborated with Sexyy Red on two singles from her Hood Hottest Princess (Deluxe)–"Ghetto Princess," and "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Mama)," and teamed up with Lil Yachty for "Say Ya Grace," a highlight from All Is Yellow, the first album by Lyrical Lemonade. The song's Cole Bennett-directed video went viral: the song reached the top 5 of YouTube's Trending chart, and racked up over 3 million views in its first week of release. In June, Chief Keef makes his long awaited return to Chicago on June 16th, performing his first show in his hometown since 2012 at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash.
A LIL TOUR 2024 DATES:
July 16 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
July 18 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe
July 19 | Minneapolis, MN | Armory
July 22 | Detroit, MI | Fillmore Detroit
July 24 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
July 25 | Washington, DC | Echostage
July 26 | Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore Philadelphia
July 27 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte
July 29 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
July 31 | Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place
August 2 | Miami Beach, FL | The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre
August 5 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
August 6 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom
August 9 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
August 10 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Palladium
August 11 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Financial Theatre
August 13 | San Francisco, CA | The MidwayStay tuned for much more from Sosa as the year goes on.
Stream Almighty So 2: https://chiefkeef.lnk.to/AlmightySo2
Critical Praise:
Rolling Stone's 200 Best Hip-Hop Albums of All-Time (Finally Rich, #32)
"There is still nothing that feels like 'Love Sosa,' the breakout single from a then 17-year-old Chief Keef, from his debut album, Finally Rich. The Chicago rapper’s melodic, hard-nosed anthem shook the foundation of hip-hop. The kids were taking control in a way that the genre had never seen." - Rolling Stone
"There’s no denying the influence of Keef’s menacing production, straightforward verses, and early D.I.Y. rap ethos on the generation of hip-hop artists that has followed." - Pitchfork
"The influence and staying power of Chief Keef really cannot be overstated." - The FADER
Imani Nichele: The new 'sweatergawd.' anthem deserves endless repeats
The only ‘bad’ thing about Imani Nichele’s fire ‘sweatergawd.’ anthem? It’s way too short. For this type of fire, you want it to go easily over three minutes but she’s luring you in with the bars and it just hits different.
The only ‘bad’ thing about Imani Nichele’s fire ‘sweatergawd.’ anthem? It’s way too short. For this type of fire, you want it to go easily over three minutes but she’s luring you in with the bars and it just hits different.
The cover art? The overall sound? The bars? Tough. Tap in.
fter premiering her last release on Apple Music 1’s Discovered show back in March, Imani Nichele is back with a new offering titled “sweatergawd. (freestyle)” Stream HERE
Produced by familiar underground name Nolan The Ninja, the track is only just over a minute long. It feels more than complete in her delivery—clearly heavily hip-hop inspired—almost as if it’s alluding to what musical greatness is inevitably following from the skilled Chicago-based writer in 2024.
Imani discusses the new song:
“This is really just a warmup but ‘sweatergawd.’ was so much fun to make! I don’t think any artist enjoys being rushed or feeling like there is a window for when they can or will be received. I know when I’m here, you’ll feel it. Every time, the proof will always be the quality of my art.”
Imani Nichele is a Chicago-based 22-year old poet, rapper, singer/songwriter & DJ. Born & raised in Detroit, MI –her work has diverse influences on spectrums between alternative, folk and underground Hip-Hop. During her teenage years, she was active in poetry workshops & even wrote a book at the age of 17. After excelling in the community and serving as the 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate –she began to pursue music & released her 4-track EP, WELLNESS CHECKin 2022. In addition to being a solo artist, sheis co-founder of DJ duo 22xS under the alias “Mani duh Mixer”. Aside from her marrying melancholic melodies, the young artist has also toured; traveling overseas & US spot dates. Currently, Imani is working on a new project with more show dates to be announced soon.
Polo G: The much-needed 'Hood Poet' touches down next month
Chicago rapper Polo G is gearing up to invade more than colleges and workplace AirPods in the coming weeks. The hip-hop heavyweight’s much-needed new Hood Poet studio effort is coming and has your post-summer goals lined up.
Chicago rapper Polo G is gearing up to invade more than colleges and workplace AirPods in the coming weeks. The hip-hop heavyweight’s much-needed new Hood Poet studio effort is coming and has your post-summer goals lined up.
Polo G’s new ‘Hood Poet’ album arrives September 15
Barring any setbacks, Polo’s newest studio project drops in mid-September. From signature collaborations to his priceless rap flows, it’s all eyes on G next month.
Polo G has announced his highly anticipated new album HOOD POET to be released September 15th via Columbia Records. The multi-platinum Chicago native revealed the news with a 24-hour live stream painting of the HOOD POET mural leading into the premiere of the cinematic album announcement trailer, WATCH HERE. Polo worked alongside producer Southside on HOOD POET for what is Polo’s most personal project yet. With the acronym: He Overcame Obstacles During Pain Or Emotional Trauma, the album reflects everything Polo has been through grappling with the effects of mental health and trauma while doing everything he can to break the cycle and work through the complexities of healing.
Polo began teasing the album at Rolling Loud Miami handing out t-shirts with lyrics along with HOOD POET lyric posters popping up in major cities directing fans to www.thehoodpoet.com.
“Barely Holdin’ On,” the lead single from HOOD POET will be released this Friday August 18th. Polo once again teams up with RAPSTAR music video director Arrad for the riveting music video which premieres on Friday in line with the song release.
HOOD POET is out September 15 and is available for pre-order NOW.
This 61st Street second season sneak peek sets expectations high
The amount of quality content showing up on streaming services - in addition to regular network TV - these days is pretty outstanding. Chalk up a huge win for AMC’s ‘61st Street’ after putting together an impressive first season from executive producer Michael B. Jordan.
The amount of quality content showing up on streaming services - in addition to regular network TV - these days is pretty outstanding. Chalk up a huge win for AMC’s ‘61st Street’ after putting together an impressive first season from executive producer Michael B. Jordan.
What better way to get excited for the next season than getting a sneak peek into what to expect? Allow the countdown to 2023 to begin.
AMC debuted a teaser trailer for the second season of the gripping original drama series “61st Street” following the May 29 season one finale. The second half of the two-season event from BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat will debut in 2023. The entire first season is available to stream now on AMC+.
Emmy®-winner Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country) leads an ensemble cast that includes Emmy®-nominee Aunjanue Ellis (When They See Us, King Richard), Mark O’Brien (City on a Hill, Blue Bayou), Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, Lights Out), Tosin Cole (Doctor Who, Hollyoaks), Andrene Ward-Hammond (Your Honor, Manifest) and Bentley Green (Snowfall, Sweet Magnolias).
From AMC Studios, 61st Street courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. The series is executive produced by Moffat (The Night Of, Your Honor), J. David Shanks (The Chi, Seven Seconds, Shots Fired), Outlier Society’s Michael B. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo (Just Mercy, David Makes Man), Alana Mayo (Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Just Mercy), Jeff Freilich (Lodge 49, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Hilary Salmon (MotherFatherSon, The Night Of, London Spy).
The series is executive produced by Moffat (The Night Of, Your Honor), Shanks (The Chi, Seven Seconds, Shots Fired), Outlier Society’s Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo (Just Mercy, David Makes Man), Alana Mayo (Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Just Mercy), Jeff Freilich (Lodge 49, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Hilary Salmon (MotherFatherSon, The Night Of, London Spy).