Phoelix – GSPL [EP]

Chicago’s Phoelix returns with his new EP, “GSPL”. Says Phoelix: “My dad and I have a history of conflict and him just being trash to my mom. But on my birthday last year, he called me and was like, ‘Hey, you wanna go to the Virgin Islands in July?’ And the date we went was the July 17, 2016. So when we got down there, I realized that he wasn’t trying to just spend time with me and potentially reconcile our relationship. We ended up a part of this church missions trip. So naturally I was infuriated and with no other outlet I made ‘Red Beans & Rice’ in the Virgin Islands. That day was the start of this project and to drop it on this date just makes it a complete year of my life that I can release.” Stream the 7-track effort below.

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Noname, Chelsea Reject, Phoelix & Saba – Counterfeit [Audio]

Following up “Vices” which featured King Louie, theMIND, and Dally Auston, 119 brings you the second single to their compilation tape Countdown 2 Midnight. “Counterfeit” features No Name, Chelsea Reject, along with Phoelix and Saba who also produced the track. This track is emblematic of Countdown’s features as 119 has brought together some of Chicago, Brooklyn, and beyond’s best up and coming emcees and producers not only to put y’all on to some amazing new music, but to bring awareness to some great causes as well in a time when they need help the most. You can check out some of the dope names that are a part of the project along with a lot more information at www.countdown2midnight.com. Look out for one last single along with the project which are set to drop before the year is up.

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Smino feat. Jean Deaux & Phoelix – Kajun [Audio]

St. Louis native Smino teams up with Jean Deaux and Phoelix for this new track “Kajun”. Says Smino: “Because we all kould use some good ass wings in times like these. Wings what you get when you decide to rise above ya situations. How I felt the whole time writing this song. Really love ya’ll mane. Thank u for supporting thus far. And my best friend/bro mane Monte, shit is really a pleasure kreating with u. Listen below.

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