"Father" - S.U.B

"Father"

                                             

   From Harvey, IL- up and coming rap artist S.U.B expresses the struggles of growing up fatherless and the toll it took on his life. He hopes to help indivivuals understand how being raised by a single mother affects our youth and plays a major part in today's society . This track is from his newly released mixtape "Initiation Letter", which can be found on Hotnewhiphop.com. "It was one of those moment's when you hear a beat and a song instantly comes to your head, and I instantly felt the urge to write about my love/hate situation of growing up without a father", says S.U.B. This is definitely one of those songs that take you there if you've ever felt the pain of growing up fatherless. Check it out for yourself! If it aint ANTI then it's WEAK!

"Easy To Follow" - Chi Yung

"Easy to Follow"

Produced by: Chi- Yung

What better song to post than a song about how easy it is to get caught up in the wrong lifestyle? From the West side of Chicago,  the young and gifted Chi- Yung has many titles under his belt as he is an artist and has also been making beats for several Chicago artists including Boss Woo, Murda Rap, and the MUBU Gang just to name a few. He also has his own upcoming project titled "There's No Place like Home" coming this summer! With "Easy To Follow", Yung hopes to inspire others to strive to seek a better life and to beat the odds put against them. Why follow when you can lead? "Be your own fucking man", says Yung. If it ain't ANTI then it's WEAK! Check it out and be inspired!

"Message To My Niggaz" - Malcolm Kelley

"Message to My Niggaz"

From the South side of Chicago young and talented Malcolm Kelley shares the everyday struggles of growing up in the Windy City. Kelley has recently dropped a mixtape titled,  When It Goes, on Livemixtapes.com, take a listen. However; in the meantime, check him out in the video above!!! 

"All My Niggas" - Chief Reg

"All My Niggas"

G.O.L's Chief Reg has dropped yet another hit titled "All My Niggas"  in which he describes the brotherhood and loyalty between childhood friends whom grow and live their dreams together. He tells his story of G.W.A.P- grinding with a purpose and never taking "no" for an answer. Check out the song below and see what the No Lame Gang is really about! Only the strong survive! 

"Started From the Bottom" Freestyle - Spenzo

"Started From the Bottom"

Chicago's own ,16-year-old, artist Spenzo has been picking up an enormous amount of press after he released his freestyle to Dgainz's "Go In"  beat, which hit 50k YouTube views in less than a month's time. His newest project "In Spenzo We Trust" coming soon! Word is, that this teen is progressing so rapidly that various labels have been checking him out. See what the fuss is about and take a listen as he freestyles over Drake's newest hit "Started From the Bottom".

"In This Bitch" - Boi Craigen ft. Kid Skin

"In This Bitch"

Produced by: Daily G & Boi Craigen

Boi Craigen is a very diverse artist, song writer, producer and director from Evanston, IL. He has chosen this blog to premiere his first published song and video "In This Bitch". The song is influenced by the 90's with a mix of Pharrell Williams' The Neptunes and most of all Chicago's "bopping" music. Featured on the track is another North Pole artist by the name of K$ The Flex, together on tracks the duo is KBSC which is under the group "Swagg Regime". Check out the group of North Side kids looking to live out there dreams in the video above!!

"Cool Like That" - LTD

"Cool Like That"

Directed by: Corey Simpson

Law Tha Dragon (LTD) is an emcee from Chicago's East side ready to share his story with the world. He currently has a mixtape via IndyTapes.com entitled "Fresh Start" and his also cooking up new heat for the streets to hear! This song "Cool Like That" gives you a taste of the talent and versatility that LTD has to offer! ANTI or WEAK? Take a look at the video and be the judge yourself!