Devin and I have been working together for some time now – initially linking off the strength of his last song. He dropped by apartment a few weeks ago to play me some unreleased goodness that varied in sound, theme, and delivery. We picked out 2 tracks that stood strong in their own right for our newest premiere. Short EP’s have sprung up all across … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Devin – “Secound Coming” (New EP)
Chicago’s very own Nico $upremo has an insane work ethic. He takes his craft seriously, and has steadily increased his social media presence and fan base. He’s been working hard on his debut EP City Kid, and is ready to share his story. City Kid is a look inside the mind of the 20 year old artist who is quiet in person, but has a lot to … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Nico $upremo – ‘City Kid’ (New EP)
I have so much respect for artists who wear their heart on their sleeve. They stand behind the microphone, and perhaps behind Twitter, but the vulnerability factor is still very much there. Many of us are afraid to look weak….repressing these feelings and taking them out on loved ones who are none the wiser. Some hurt others. And some turn the pain into beautiful music. … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Mountos – Conditional Friends (New Track)
If you’re missing wordplay, cadence, and substance in today’s hip hop climate, look no further than Darius Gray. The St. Louis native is serious with the pen, most notably on his newest track, and our latest premiere. Darius is more focused than ever on Ain’t Got Time, refusing to spend time on snakes, phonies, and distractions that take time away from his budding career. He … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Darius Gray – “Ain’t Got Time” (New Track)
Chizlonies The Lord has more than proved his worth in the last month. I’ve hosted a good amount of his music, and the views and comments have shown I wasn’t wrong to believe in him. Today is the big day, the day all of his hard work, promo, and long recording hours come to a head. Songs For Women is a beautiful exploration of emotions … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Chizlonies The Lord – “Songs For Women” (New Album)
Chizlonies The Lord continues to push forward and build buzz for his upcoming EP Songs For Women. Last week we received the first single titled Bae; a declaration of love and lust. The track was a jam, but honesty and powerful emotions were at the forefront. His 2nd single, Believe You, shows his ability to make love-fused records of all shapes and sizes. His newest track and our … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Chizlonies The Lord – ‘Believe You’ (New Track)
A week ago we introduced you to a rising new talent out of Chicago who hasn’t stopped plugging along. Proof? Peep his newest record Bae. Love songs come a dime a dozen in the hip hop universe, and many can be stale and overdone in concept and structure. The aforementioned Chizlonies The Lord doesn’t follow trends on this track, and it works to his advantage. He pours … Continue reading flowsfordays’ premiere – Chizlonies the Lord (feat. Peyt Spencer) ‘Bae’ (New Track)
Kansas City talent Domineko is a one two punch. He can rhyme and sing with passion, lyrically captivating his audience. His newest visual, Setlist, is another gem in his discography. It centers around a girl he’s feeling that won’t pick up the phone and give him a chance. Domineko starts to get tired of trying, blantaly told in the chorus ‘pick up the phone before … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Domineko – Setlist (Music Video)
Chicago’s own Freejay is back on our site to premiere his dazzling new single Life. The extremely talented lyricist has been making his name in the city for a little over a year now, his latest track showed he’s primed for a breakout. A member of one of Chicago’s hottest up and coming collectives Freesole, Freejay has found away to standout among the group of … Continue reading Freejay – “Life” (Premiere)
Marko is all about positivity. When listening to his music, you can’t help but feel his inner soul. After dropping one of the best projects of the year, Marko continues to stay relevant with his newest visual, Power. His right-hand man Aced Space provides a smooth instrumental for Marko to shed light on his values, encouraging others to realize they have more power in their … Continue reading flowsfordays’ Premiere: Marko Stat$ – Power (Official Music Video)
Back in April, we hosted the official premiere of Wil Akogu’s Operation X Remix. It’s a rework of Femdot, Ali, Stark of Huey & Brittney Carters’ original version which dropped that very month. Wil made it all his own – spitting double time with tightly packed bars. He also grabbed fellow Chicagoian Dougy to make a few adjustments to the original instrumental. Wil has been updating me on the status of its … Continue reading flowsfordays’ Premiere: Wil Akogu – Operation X Remix (Official Music Video)
Although I love hip hop – I enjoy other genres and spend a lot of time researching other types of music. Extremely talented producer AFROCAT hit my inbox pitching me a premiere for his upcoming instrumental TUNDRav3. It’s 2 minutes of pure relaxation – best put in the ambient genre. AFROCAT has much more up his sleeve if you peep the rest of his SoundCloud. … Continue reading flowsfordays premiere – TUNDRav3 by AFROCAT (New Instrumental)
I’ll forever be grateful to music blogger Joe Hova. We met on Twitter early on and instantly connected. If he’s writing about content – it is thoughtful, edited, and lengthy. He’s also become a great friend of mine. Occasionally he’ll pitch me a premiere – and I always sign on. This is not out of obligation – I’m honest when it comes to this blog … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Newman -“Placencia” (New Track)
Today is a special day. Not only do I get to premiere one of the best tracks I’ve heard in months, but the artist is someone I met on chance and have built a strong friendship with. Chicago MC Prez Harris is such a genuine guy. He’s humble and really cares about. mixing, mastering, sequencing, instrumentation, pushing boundaries, and progressing. He’s dropped a few tracks … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Prez Harris, Brittney Carter & Vandell Harris – Respect (New Track)
Juan Don and I have linked before, but never like this. To catch you up, he’s one of the best rappers this side of the Windy City, with a noteworthy discography. I’ve always enjoyed his music, and even more so watching his growth as a human being and a musician. He’s been all over the site, but today’s feature feels different. Juan and I are … Continue reading flowsfordays premiere: Juan Don – Tulips (Video)
Aced Spade is a flowsforday’s OG. The undeniable talent is matched only by his dedication to his craft. One of my most anticipated EP’s of the year, Marko Stat$ Bee-4 I Fly Away, was executive produced by Aced, and features some of his best work yet. Let’s not forget his solo pieces; a plethora of remixes and pure instrumental goodness. While Aced was on the … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Aced Spade – I’m Feeling
Mikey Hash’s music is brash, heartfelt, and lo-fi at it’s finest. We all have struggles in life, and my way of coping is writing. Mikey’s is to express himself through music. His newest project, PONYBOY666, is a deep look into psyche. His delivery is blunt, and beats dark and dreary. It’s important to look past that (although I soak it in) and focus on his rapping … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Mikey Hash – OREN ISHI (New Track)
Journell Pierre has always stayed true to himself and his music. You only need to peep his last project, The Steve Jobs EP, to understand his genius. The project is centered around the perfectionist CEO himself, with actual audio clips of his voice from various interviews. Press play and you’ll hear echoey reverb, synths, and crazy voice manipulation. The Philly emcee is really out there, and doesn’t … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Journell Pierre Did Drugs EP
I love when artists step outside of their comfort zone. In this industry you’ve got to keep them guessing or you’ll sit on the bench when you deserve to be in the starting 5. Although Matt Whise has no dent in his discography, he’s highlighted his lyrical prowess from the start. Rightfully so, as it’s a great asset to have as a rapper. In our … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Matt Whise – Soul Gem (New Track)
Säge, The 64th Wonder has a loyal following, and for good reason. His work ethic is insane, as he tirelessly pushes his music through different mediums. He’s a breath of fresh air in the Chicago scene, staying true to the music he wants to make, rather than following trends. Media coverage has come far and wide, along with countless shows with memorable performances. Not only can … Continue reading flowsfordays Premiere: Säge, The 64th Wonder – SlumpGang (New Track)
