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AyFif Calls On King L For The Assist on His New Single – “PRESSOR”

Evie — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:45:48 +0000

Emerging Canadian artist, AyFiF started taking his music career serious in 2011 – and with hard work and consistency – the 28-year old rapper is finally starting to see a breakthrough within his career. Born in Africa but raised in Italy, with both parents – AyFiF moved to Toronto in 2003 and has been a resident ever since.

Ay got caught up in the neighborhood’s dangerous lifestyle and served some time, getting released in 2009. To keep out of trouble, he started keeping busy by going to the studio and recording all the rhymes he had wrote during his bid. He soon realized music was his way out of the street life, receiving positive feedback from others and never looked back.

AyFiF has since worked with some major names in the industry, such as fellow Canadian artists, Tory Lanez and STKRAX. Now, the Edgecliff native follows up with two new tracks, “Issues” and “Pressor” featuring established rapper, King L. Both records will appear on his forthcoming mixtape AY1.

Take a listen at the top of the page, and feel free to give us your thoughts.

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Chance The Rapper Announces Tour & Releases “No Problem” Video

Malcolm Worsham — Fri, 27 May 2016 02:18:49 +0000

Chance the Rapper releases a video for “No Problem” just two weeks after releasing his third official mixtape, Coloring Book as an Apple Music exclusive. “No Problem” is the first track from the mixtape to be given a music video. The video has multiple cameos from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, DJ Khaled, Boosie Badazz, Young Thug, and King Louie as Chance meets up with the rappers in their home bases.

Chance cruises down 79th Street in Chitown, hanging out of the sunroof of his SUV, enjoying life and the people that have supported him on his music journey.

No Problem video w 2chainz & Lil Wayne Coloring Book tour tix soon!!https://t.co/pUjsSIDzC8

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) May 26, 2016

Coloring Book became the first-ever streaming-only project to chart on the Billboard 200 with more than 57.3 million streams in its first week. After being an exclusive for two weeks via Apple Music, the album will be available across other streaming platforms tomorrow. Chance has announced his upcoming Coloring Book tour via Twitter that he would give the schedule at a later day.

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King Louie Talks Gun Violence on CNN

RESPECT. Staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:55:06 +0000

Last week Chicago rapper King Louie was shot in the head. This week King Louie is on CNN talking to Don Lemon about gun violence–the very thing that led to King Louie’s nearly fatal experience.

Louie opens by telling Lemon, “I feel blessed,” after which he explained that reportedly 22 shots rang out but only seven hit him. “Three of the slugs are still with me today,” Louie went on. “Two in my chest and one in my head.” When asked by Lemon to explain what’s going on in Chicago, Louie simply stated that “the Devil’s working overtime.”

Watch the full interview below.

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Watch King Louie’s new video for “Like Louie”

Haleema Khan — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:51:05 +0000

After dropping a video for “Goofy” a couple months back, Chicago rapper King Louie returns with a new music video, this time he shares the visual for his Drilluminati 3 record “Like Louie.”

Directed by Dada Creative, the video portrays what it takes to live “Like Louie,” from a blunt in hand, to a girl on his arm, and rubber bands full of cash in hand, he lets everybody know what it takes to live the lavish lifestyle “Like Louie”. Watch the music video below.

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King Louie – “Drilluminati 3: God Of Drill”

Jake Mayo — Thu, 21 May 2015 15:59:42 +0000

Chicago’s King Louie adds a third installment to his coveted mixtape series with “Drilluminati 3: God Of Drill.” As one of the biggest and most formidable faces of the Drill scene, Louie’s “Drilluminati” series has set new standards for Chi-Town’s most aggressive art form. “God Of Drill” picks up right where he left off, a 16-track project that sticks closely to his roots, but demonstrates monumental growth as a songwriter. Features from Dreezy, Fetty Wap, and PartyNextDoor (which lends credence to his mysterious and speculated OVO affiliation) add deeper texture to the sound, but it Louie’s raw concepts and abrasive narration that really connects, proving that a King can indeed be a God. Preach.

Stream/Download “Drilluminati 3: God Of Drill” – HERE

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Holt featuring King Louie – Night Call (Remix)

Haleema Khan — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:08:36 +0000

Holt announced his signing to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. music with the release of his cover of Kavinksy’s “Nightcall”. Now, he returns with the remix with King Louie who adds his own twist to the remix. If you’re in Chicago, May 9 you can also check him out at his first hometown show since the signing featuring performances from Off White (Virgil Abloh), Vibe Dealer and Idyll. For now stream the track below.

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New Music: Mr. Red ft. King Louie – “I’m A OG”

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:37:50 +0000

Rapper Mr. Red keeps it all the way Chicago with his latest single “I’m A OG” as he recruits King Louie and infuses gangster lyrics with a smooth melody. Keep your eyes peeled for music in the future from Mr. Red.

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