Catching Up with Illi

Easily one of the hardest working men in show business, Illi has been a very busy entertainer. Earlier this month he released his 7750 EP and yesterday debuted his “Footwork” visual.

Anyone who is familiar with Illi knows he doesn’t do anything unintentionally and the release 7750 is undoubtedly no exception. Named for his grandparents address, where he spent a large portion of his childhood, 7750 is a dedication to his grandfather.

The five track effort was produce in its entirety by RelElite Socool and it is everything about Illi fans know and love. Educational, entertaining and fun, Illi successfully connects what makes him a man to what makes him a superstar with 7750.

Yesterday, Illi blessed the world with more creative genius via his “Footwork” visual. The last video from his 2017 release Windy, “Footwork” is simple but perfect. The HearonTrackz foundation seemed to be made complete by Illi’s unparalleled storytelling until Djedi added some footwork of his own.

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Hearon Trackz – Super Producer Beat Realz, Vol. 2

Not quite two weeks after the debut of its predecessor, Super Producer Beat Realz, Vol. 2 made its own debut.

The 14 track effort is a compilation on Hearon Trackz latest works. Completely void of lyrics, Super Producer Beat Realz highlights what Hearon Trackz does best. 26 minutes of various styles of beats, with something to inspire the artist in everyone.

Hearon Trackz’s third project of 2018 Super Producer Beat Realz, Vol. 2 is co-signed by Stack or Starve and Take the L. The Super Producer and Chicago native shows no signs of slowing down in 2018 as he also announced the release of his next project, an album, Seven7.7 will be later this month.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/super-producer-beat-realz-vol-2/1343919959

Hearon Trackz’s Seven 7: Godz

What better way to go into 2018 than with a compilation album produced in its entirety by Chicago native Hearon Trackz? Seven 7: Godz is a culmination of some of Chicago’s most notable artists doing what they do best over groundwork laid by the super producer and frankly it should make Chicagoans proud.

During an era of hip hop in which everything sounds familiar, Seven 7 is what music fans are looking for. The album offers the versatility of more than 20 Chicago based artists and despite every track being the product of Hearon Trackz, no two sound alike.

Chicago hip hop icons and new comers contribute to Seven 7 being an album with something for everyone. Never before heard tracks, previously released music and collaborations that could only come to fruition over Hearon Trackz beats is the only way to sum up Seven 7.

Seven 7 is evidence that the only thing colder than the winter in Chicago is the music. Shawnna, Queen Key and Lucci Vee make it crystal clear than talent shows no gender preference delivering lyricism that undoubtedly rivals their male counterparts. Ty Money, King Louie, Rockir Fresh and a host of others contribute lyricism, while Slitta lends smooth vocals and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr imparts words of wisdom to what will certainly become the soundtrack for the city.

Ty Money & Wheatie-Fire Then Water

Chicago area artists are going harder than ever and Ty Money and Wheatie’s new release “Fire Then Water” is evidence.

“Fire Then Money” is Chicago through and through, from production to the visual, it is all a result of homegrown dexterity. Ty Money and Wheatie take turns displaying their lyrical aptitude over a foundation laid by super producer Hearon Trackz. The visual was the birthed by none other than create genius DGainz.

Just more than three minutes of some of the city’s most notable creativity, “Fire Then Water” proves that not only are Chicagoans talented, they can collaborate successfully. It is safe to say the city’s got another one.

Hip Hop Celebrates Cinco de Money 3

Hip hip fans in Chicago celebrated Cinco de Mayo in a rather unique way. Rapper Ty Money debuted the third installment of his Cinco de Money series. 

The 12 track effort is homegrown, but establishes Ty Money as a global artist. Not only is Cinco de Money 3 lyrically impressive, the 29 year old suburbanite recruited a team of some of Chicago’s most noteable producers to create a sound that undeniably defines the Harvey native. Hearon Trackz, NovaCane and Chase Davis all lent production to one track each on Cinco de Money 3. Ty Money teamed up with RioMac to get under the Future/Metro Boomin’ act, the producer has four credits on the mixtape.

The lyricism on Cinco de Mayo 3 was certainly a Chicago affair, as well. “Yes or No” features Chicago legend Bump J who is newly released from prison. Another feature comes from Chimeka also known as ChinChillaMeek. Though not exactly a feature Twista appears on the mixtape as well. An interlude in which the hip hop legend compares Ty Money to Slick Rick is used as an interlude.

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