Harris Cole is a young producer from Chicago with an ear for soulful hip-hop beats. He has a consistency for putting out quality tunes and has begun to hone in on a sound that's almost too future for his own good. With clear influences stemming from jazz and soul samples, to warm and fuzzy lo-fi noises, Cole's music is crisp and is beginning to draw more ears. "Toy Thumbs" … [Read more...]
PREMIER: Flamingosis – Floating Free
The self titled final track of Flamingosis' "Floating Free" compilation is here, and it's cooler than the other side of the pillow. The cold chord progression coupled with the warm guitar sample in this song makes you want to throw on some skates and hit the roller disco. Smooth and slow rhythmic progression throughout gives it the extra kick that will make you tap your … [Read more...]
Leather Corduroy’s – We Don’t Know How to Stop [Prod. Two Fresh]
Chicago's hip-hop collective Save Money is steadily becoming one of the most prominent forces in the rap game. Leather Corduroy's is the project consisting of Joey Purp and Kami and they have established themselves as two of the most up and coming artists within the crew. "We Don't Know How To Stop" is the new single produced by Two Fresh and features a catchy hook with a … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Flamingosis – Eternal Groove [Floating Free Compilation]
Flamingosis is back at it with his third soulful serenade off of the "Floating Free" compilation. His harmonious cuts and classic samples will take you on a sound escapade through the ages. Eternal Groove will get you sliding and gliding, whether under the disco ball or cruising down the street in your '64. With an intro reminiscent of The Peanut Theme Song, this song … [Read more...]
Stream & Download: Chance the Rapper & The Social Experiment’s New Album, “Surf”
Nico Segal is Donnie Trumpet, leader of the four piece band that is The Social Experiment (aka SoX), which features Chance The Rapper and gained it's recognition after helping produce the now prolific "Acid Rap" mixtape which launched Chance and the rest of the Save Money collective into hip-hop's spotlight. They have been hard at work in the studio cultivating the soundscapes … [Read more...]
Stream & Download Towkio’s “.Wav Theory” Album
The Save Money team has dropped another bomb on the hip-hop world today as Towkio's mixtape .WAV Theory goes live and is available for free download and stream. The young Chicago based MC has been working hard in the studio and this tape exhibits the effort that has been put fourth. With features from label mates Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, and Leather Corduroys the albums … [Read more...]
Stream & Download Michal Menert’s ‘Space Jazz’ Album
The long awaited release of Michal Menert's Space Jazz album is finally upon us. The Colorado based producer has made waves over the past decade to help revolutionize a new sound known by many as 'electro-soul' - a fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul, jazz, and heavy electro synths among other ingredients. Some would say Menert has been overshadowed by Pretty Lights over the years, … [Read more...]
