[Hip-Hop] 119 Productions & THE FDC – THE C.S.S. (Chicago Sight N’ Sound)

Chicago Sight N’ Sound is an ambitious endeavor between 119 Productions & The FDC meant to showcase the city’s best and brightest up-and-comers. Plenty of familiar faces are scattered throughout the two-part project, including Mick Jenkins, Lucki Eck$, Saba, The O’My’s, Kami De Chukwu, Jean Deaux, Ibn Inglor, Smoko Ono, Jarred AG, Dally Auston, Martin $ky and many more. The C.S.S. takes advantage of some of these more well established names to introduce listeners to some newer talent they may have never even heard of, which is essentially is the true goal of this undertaking. In fact, some of the project’s best moments come from artists who may have never crossed your radar before.

Along with the mixtapes which make up the “Sound” portion of the project, there’s also a visual aspect which can be found on 119’s official website. After checking out the full scope of The C.S.S, it’s pretty clear that the teams over at 119 Productions and The FDC poured their heart and soul into making this project possible, and it’s not a stretch to say this is one of the most important projects to come out of the Chi all year, if only to show that the city can really unite together as one.

We’ve selected a few of our favorites from both mixtapes below, but we encourage you to check them out in their entirety over at the Chicago Sight N’ Sound SoundCloud page.

Part 1

’SABA PIVOT – SABILLION (Prod. By A Billion Young)’
’THE O’MY’S X ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN – THE BLUNT (Prod. The O’My’s + C. Lang)’
’PSALM ONE – TIMELESS (Prod. Benny Nice)’
’JARRED AG
MUHFUCKA (Prod. Smoko Ono)’
’DALLY AUSTON – FOOD N’ LIQUOR (Produced By Boathouse)’

 

Part 2

’MICK JENKINS – TIME (Prod. OnGaud)’
’VIA ROSA / theMIND / NETHERFRIENDS – SIGNS (Produced By Netherfriends)’
’JEAN DEAUX / NOSIDAM – UNCOND. LOVE (Prod. AmbI Lyrics)’
’鷹SÄGESHINTENDŌ鷹 – UCHIHA SEJI (Prod. 鷹SÄGESHINTENDŌ鷹)’
’PIVOT GANG – FUZZY SLIPPERS (Prod. By Saba)’
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While we typically reserve songs this soulful for Sundays, we couldn’t help but share this latest single from Jarred A.G. with you all today. Veering from the typical grungy, streetwise anthems we’ve grown accustomed to, the hardened emcee gives us a glimpse of his sensitive side on this smooth Jay Retro produced cut. Featuring a guest verse from Carl (of Hurt Everybody), “Frequency” is exactly the type of mellow track you’d want to tune into during an afternoon break, just as you’ve wrapped up lunch and begin contemplating your plans for the evening. It also proves once again, that Jarred is not one to be slept on, and if you’re like us, you’ll have replayed his verse at least a few times by the end of the day (his singing voice isn’t half bad either).

Stream the single above, and look out for more details on Jarred’s CANVAS LP, set to drop later this year.

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False Gods (feat. YC The Cynic)

Chitown native Jarred A.G. has become a mainstay on these pages over the past few months, and if you’ve been following closely I’m sure you’ll realize why. In case you needed another reminder though, we’ve got something special for you today with “False Gods.” Featuring production from little bro Smoko Ono and a stellar verse from Bronx native YC The Cynic, this brand new banger showcases Jarred at his finest, who’s out to prove he bows down to no one. The Windy City spitter absolutely bodies the instrumental with his maniacal flow, leaving no doubt that he’s the real thing. Stay tuned for Jarred’s upcoming project, Canvas, which is set to drop early next year.

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You know that saying about putting someone out to pasture when it’s time for them to go down easy? Well, Jarred A.G. isn’t about to retire anytime soon, but he is looking to force his competition to hang their hats up. The Windy City spitter brings us yet another heater today, this time ripping apart a dope instrumental courtesy of frequent running mate, Smoko Ono. “Pastures” is the first single from Jarred’s upcoming project, Canvas, which is set to drop early next year.

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Yesterday I mentioned how we couldn’t get enough of the Chicago hip-hop scene, and today we have yet another prime example why. Last we heard from Smoko Ono, he was teaming up with his big brother Jarred A.G. to produce the psychedelic heater, “So I Go.” The duo collaborate once again for a satisfyingly gritty cut alongside fellow Chitown residents, Saba and Sterling Hayes. “Pass The Flame” lives up to its title, as the triumvirate exchange scorching verses potent enough to make Smokey The Bear shoot a new PSA about the dangers of playing with fire. The single promises to be the first of many bangers from Smoko’s upcoming compilation, Smoko and Friends, due out early next year.

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If you thought the Smoko Ono produced “So I Go” was trippy before, wait till you catch a glimpse of the new video from Chitown’s very own Jarred A.G. Conceived by Merked Creative, the vibrant visuals can be more accurately considered as an interpretive artpiece–something that falls closely between an acid trip and those visualizers from the Windows Media Player days. The transitions in the video sync up perfectly with the rhythm of Jarred’s flow, which seamlessly drifts between a laidback, swagged-out drawl to a sped up, feverish clip. The track itself helps shows off Jarred’s versatility, and provides a case for why he should be mentioned among the plethora of rising names coming out of Chicago, the current hip-hop capital of the world.

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