Summer 2013 belonged to P. Rico hands down. The Bricksquad rapper was dubbed “Mr. Hang Wit Me” after his viral hit track took over the streets and the clubs.

Lil’ Jay has spent the good part of the year working on his newly released project “Unexpected Fame.” Jay’s mixtape title represents the social media spotlight he has been thrust into as all eyes focused onto Chicago this past year.

It’s not that too far fetched to describe Sasha Go Hard’s musical talents as out of this world.

Hosted by DJ Don Canon, Chella’s latest EP includes some memorable tracks from the “The Realist Bitch In It.” But fans should be elated to learn the project includes nine new tracks.

Dreezy’s latest effort “DSM,” acronym for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,” serves as an appetizer for main dish “Schizo.”

Chicago’s own DJ Honorz released a 30-minute mixtape comprised of music from a slew of the Windy City’s own rising Hip Hop talent.

Lil’ Chris, a 22-year-old rapper who hails from the West Side of the Chi, has assisted in solidifying M.I.C as one of the top Hip Hop acts coming out of Illinois with his solo debut project “Money Talks.”

When one hears, “Katieeeee!” know that it is battle drum for some good ol’ fashion drill music.

Black, who hails from Chicago’s notorious St. Lawrence 063 neighborhood in Englewood, aims to use the street cred he and his FBG camp built to take over summer 2K13 with his latest project “Call Of Duty: Dead Opps.”

There are many distractions a young African American male faces growing up in the urban community, especially in Chicago.

Chicago “drill” rapper Chi Smurf is prime for combat.