Category: New Music
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FFD Premiere & Exclusive Interview: Connor james – Been Up Freestyle (New Track)
Chicago’s Connor james turned heads last year with The Champagne Tape, which mixed calculated trap beats with his creative lyrical approach and flow. The 4 track EP was a highlight of last year, and showed that james was a leader, not a follower. Motel Music, his new collaborative project with fellow Chicago native drmbeat, goes in a completely different direction than…
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Talented Wordsmith Kamron Bahani Brings Heart And Soul Into New Album ‘Menace’
It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with Kamron Bahani. I reached out to him a year ago after hearing his dark, reflective, and hip hop inspired albums on BandCamp. He brought hope to me when I was severely struggling with my mental illness, and once we finished our interview, a weight lifted off…
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James Gardin Crafts Theme Song For Latest Tommy Hilfiger Collab
ILLECT signee James Gardin has been dropping monumental hits this year. From May’s Complaining to July’s Groove – he has perfected the art of fusing funk, soul, pop, and hip hop. All of his hard work has paid off in a HUGE way. ICONIC, his latest track with Terem, was selected as the theme song for Tommy Hilfiger’s latest collaboration with…
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Compton Native RedAngel Checks In With New Single, “Opportunity.”
While I won’t sit here and bore you with another version of, “Mumble Rap Is Whack” for the umpteenth time, there is something a bit serene about hearing a substantial series of bars strung together perfectly in harmony. No matter how much I love, “New Patek” & Lil’ Uzi Vert’s enigmatic style, bars are still…
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ILL Gordon Drops Soulful Party Jam ‘Having A Good Time’
I’ve covered Ill Gordon, one of Chicago’s best kept secrets, for years now. He’s vicious on the mic, and a technically skilled emcee. Gordon’s biggest sell is his energetic tracks (and freestyles) that are best represented by last year’s Imma Beast. When I peeped his latest submission, Having a Good Time, I was surprised – but…
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Vince Verza & Sherpa Quietly Drop One Of The Best Chicago Collabs Of The Year
Sherpa was first brought to my attention this March as a submission to his incredible beat tape. Sherpa’s instrumentals were dynamic, and a breath of fresh air in innovation. I recently opened up another submission, and saw Sherpa’s name in the mix. I immediately pressed play, the anticipation building as if I was about to…
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Illect Recordings’ Sundance Steps Out On His Own With Debut Single ‘The Last Sunrise’
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Illect Recordings is one of the best independent hip hop labels in the country. Not only do they host dope music, but often put out cassettes, CDs, and vinyl for their drops. Another gem has come out of the camp – this time from Sundance. The multi-faceted,…
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Casscade Drops His Best, And Most Mature Project Yet – ‘Ignorance Is Bliss’
Casscade’s first post on flowsfordays was his Valentine’s Day single Favorite Girl, an impressive track with a Janet Jackson sample. This was no corny R&B record, but a synopsis about an ex who supported his creative endeavors who is no longer in his life. After their break up, he became surrounded by women who wanted to leech…
