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Gearing up for their annual concert series of the year, Chicago's #1 Hip Hop and R&B radio station WGCI just dropped their super dope lineup for this year's BIG JAM , starring Memphis own Glorilla.  Over the last couple of years, the CMG female rapper has taken the music industry by storm with songs like "FNF" and "Yeah Glo" and now, she's set to bring it all to Chicago for this year's BIG JAM .  The concert also stars Bossman D-Low, Tee Grizzley, NLE Choppa, No Cap, Chicago's G-Herbo and more. The event is set to take place at the Wintrust Arena on Dec. 7 and it's produced by BMN Ent.  Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 14th at 10 am using code BIGJAM2024 and General Admission tickets will be available to the public on Friday, August 16th at 10 am. 

Over the past few years, Chicago artist/dancer Lil Kemo has been spotted on everything from the Steve Harvey Show to being featured in Chance The Rapper's latest video "Yah Know" and now the "Bop King" creative moves to Hollywood to kick-off new projects and to release his latest new video. "I moved to LA because the dance scenery is bigger and better due to resources," said Kemo. He also added, "the environment of LA fits me coming from CHICAGO!!!" Today, we received a new video from Lil Kemo called "Kemo Step" and it's bound to eat up the streets. It's directed by Billy Kauck behind the lens and you can watch it below. Check it out. :-)

Gearing up for the release of his upcoming album The Pariah , Jah Rista releases the 2nd video from the project called "Alacago." It features Whoa Boi and it's produced by the legendary Soundmaster T. The video kicks off with a scene from Rista previous video "No Cap No Spaces" and then it shows him coming into the barbershop - the next morning - as he shares details with his friends about his wild night after leaving the club. It's directed by DaWreck Visuals and you can watch it below. 

Fresh off the heels of her single "Middle," Chicago's multi-talented artist Shaylin B follows-up with a brand new video called "Fifty, Fifty." It's directed by Josh Jones and it places the R&B artist singing in a small intimate nightclub, while she catches the eye of a new love interest. Watch video below!!!

Empowering women of color, while being bold and unapologetically confident in her own skin, Baha Banks returns on the scene with a brand new offering for the streets. Today, we received a hot new video from the Chicago rapper called "Black Barbie" and it's directed by Drewski Films. In the visual, we see Baha set in a Barbie dream house while Ken (played by comedian Skin Bone) act as her money machine. Check out the new video for "Black Barbie" below and don't forget your comments.

Emerging as one of Chicago's hottest young stars, female rapper Carla G is back on the scene and she's hitting the streets with a brand new banger. Today, the Chicago rapper drops the official video for her brand new single "Freak Heaux." It's produced by Jonny Yayo and it's shot and directed by Erickson Matree. Take a look at the new video below and don't forget to share your comments.

You know King Louie has been known for holding the title "King of Drill" and for being one of the cats who helped kicked off the wave for Chicago rappers like G Herbo and a gang of others. He's also been known for collaborating with artists like Twista and Kanye and now he's back with new music. Today, we received a brand new album from the Chicago rapper and it's called Life With Louie . It has 10 new joints and it features production from Malcolm Flex, Lokey, Frankie French and more.  Louie also dropped a brand new video off the album called "Kisses." It's produced by Malcolm Flex and you can view it below. Check it out and don't forget to download King Louie's Life With Louie .

Looking to make noise in the world of Hip Hop and R&B, Jaraiyia Alize hits the industry with a brand new offering. Today, the artist from Danville, IL delivers her brand new video for "Ready To Go." Its directed by CeeTheWorld Films and it features a cameo from Charmaine of Black Ink Crew Chicago (who plays a undercover cop). Check out video below and don't forget to share comments.

Briahna Gatlin is famously known for owning and operating her own PR firm (Swank PR) for some of Chicago's top hip hop artists and now, this Westside kid is taking a shot at hosting her own events. This past weekend, Gatlin presented and curated her very own music festival Purple Block Party, to bring a sense of pride to her community and to her hometown Chicago. The Purple Block Party event took place on the City's Westside at the historically Garfield Park and it was filled with supporters and Chicago celebrities from throughout the city.  Throughout the event, Gatlin and her team made sure - people from all around - got the chance and opportunity to experience some of the City's best in food, music, art, culture, and so much more. The event also showcased some of the Midwest best talents, which included Nia Kay, Huey V, and Baha Bank$, in addition supporters also got to watch headline performances from PIVOT Gang, Kali, and Dipset's Jim Jones, who topped the night-o...

Following her appearance at Essence Fest in New Orleans and her Chicago performance at the Bud Billiken Parade, female artist Nia Kay continues to heat up the Summer. Today, we just received a brand new video from the Chicago artist and it's called "Trust Me." It's a dope radio-friendly record and the video is directed by Will Gates. Check it out below and don't forget to share your comments.  

Fresh off the heels of performing in New Orleans at Essence Fest, female rapper Nia Kay is back on the scene with a brand new offering. Today, the Chicago rapper delivers her new video called "Yeah H*e" and it's directed by Nicky Films. In the new video, we see Nia hanging out and mobbin with her friends, while posted up at a pool party. The video is straight lit and we can see everybody turning up to this hit during the Summer. Take a look at the new visual below and don't forget your comments.

Following her 2019 project Big Dreez , Chicago rapper Dreezy returns on the scene with a brand new collection of music called Hit Girl . It's produced entirely by Grammy Award winning producer Hit Boy and it contains 10 new tracks with special guests features from Future, Coi Leray, Jeremih, and more. Take a listen to Dreezy's new project Hit Girl below and don't forget to share your comments.  Dreezy · HITGIRL

Revisiting his 2021 release The Root of All Evil , Chicago rapper V.I The Boss returns to the streets with his latest new offering. The new video is called "Pain" and it features Tony Michael. It's shot and directed by  Face-Off Visuals and it details the harsh reality of how things can turn left so quickly when you're out in the streets. Take a look at the new video below and don't forget your comments. 

Taken from his latest album 7220 , Chicago rapper Lil Durk teams up with Gunna for the official video of their collaborative joint, "What Happened To Virgil." The video is directed by Cole Bennett and it pays homage to fashion icon Virgil Abloh, who passed away back in 2021 after a private battle with cancer. Take a look at the brand new video below and don't forget to share your comments. 

While fans are purchasing stem players to enjoy  Donda 2 , Kanye West delivers the new music video for his collaborative joint with The Game called "Eazy." In the new black and white visual, Kanye is raising a lot of eyebrows when he's spotted kidnapping and burying an animated version of his ex-wife's new boyfriend Pete Davidson. Check out new video and don't forget to share your comments.

Just one week after blessing us with "Do We Have A Problem," the "Queen" Nicki Minaj returns on the scene with another collaboration with Lil Baby. The track is called "Bussin" and its produced by Swaggyono. The track was featured at the end of Nicki's latest video for "Do We Have A Problem" and it captured great reviews from fans and now its officially out. Listen and check out audio below.

After taking a short break from the industry scene, the "Queen" Nicki Minaj is back with brand new music and a 9-minute short film video. The track is called "Do We Have A Problem?" and it features Lil Baby. The video is directed Benny Boom and it co-stars Cory Hardrict, along with Joseph Sikora (who plays a special agent). Check out the video below and don't forget to share your comments.

Hitting you with a new banger for the year, Lil Durk collaborates with the "Wopster" Gucci Mane for a new video called "Rumors." It's directed by Jerry Productions and it's produced by Tay Keith.  In the video, we see Durk and Wop hanging out in front of the liquor store - flexing jewelry - while being surrounded by their entourage. Check out the video below and don't forget to share comments.

It seems like it was just yesterday, when the world was introduced to a 14-year-old kid named Nia Kay on Jermaine Dupri's "The Rap Game" and now, she's all grown-up and she's ready to win. Today, we just received a brand new video from the Chicago rapper and it's called "Go Best Friend," which is a turn-up record that will definitely keep you bouncing and popping bottles in the club.  "A best friend is just someone who is there for you, someone who knows you enough to be there for you when you're not there for yourself," said Nia Kay with Essence Magazine.  She also goes on to add in reference to a best friend "someone who's loyal to you, a ride or die." Hey, that was well-said by Nia Kay and now, it's time to check out the new video. Take a look below.

Pictures have been surfacing - all week - with Kanye West and The Game working in the studio and now we finally have the finished product. The new music is called "Eazy" and it's produced by Hit Boy along with production from the legendary DJ Premier, Mike Dean, Big Duke, and Cash Jones.  On the track, we hear a stand-out sample from the Late Great Eazy-E, while The Game and Kanye snapped on their verses. We also hear Ye taking a diss at his ex-wife new boyfriend Pete Davidson.  Take a listen.