Top 50 Projects Of The Year In Chicago! (2023)

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Step into the heart of Chicago's musical brilliance as we unveil the Top 50 Music Projects of the Year. In 2023, the Windy City continues to be a hotbed of creativity, with artists pushing boundaries and redefining genres. Join us on this auditory journey through the best projects that showcase the diversity and innovation of Chicago's music scene.

It's that time of year again!

The Top Music Project of the Year in Chicago is upon us and it's time to cast your vote.

Chicago has a thriving music scene with a diverse array of talented artists and bands. From indie rap to hip hop, soul to rnb, there's something for everyone in the Windy City. And now, it's time to crown the best of the best.

So who will take home the top prize this year? It's up to you to decide. Just visit the voting page in our TGF app and cast your ballot for your favorite project. You can vote for as many projects as you'd like, so don't be afraid to show your support for multiple artists.

The voting period ends on January 7th, so make sure to get your votes in before then. And be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, so they can have their say as well.

So don't wait – VOTE NOW for the Top Music Project of the Year in Chicago! Let's celebrate the incredible talent in our city and show our support for the artists who keep our music scene alive and thriving.

PROJECT LIST

Ausar - I Now Know.

https://open.spotify.com/album/19jTSGPtAE26LZHJzjppaq?si=XIiAe9ChQVaH-hh4Vx-tew

Kayo - It Was Fun While It Lasted 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2iD3ThdQzlhdWPJcM0YNL9?si=8n7EB6bnRSCQPJ5vA6Fx_w

Femdot -  Free Samples Vol. 2

https://open.spotify.com/album/1WCxL49gWJL2TxE2sPVhL8?si=jfEd82e6Q1iKfXVqvN2Bcw

Goldhaze -  Your Pain Is Mine 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MHYuTY0bT2292EjXGNyHO?si=uoZKc6IrTUqGlxQAQMdheA

Lemonade80s - Rumor Has It 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZkaOUWA5et783ZVjwitjD?si=9WyCN7W1QsySNKs609rfLg

Matt Muse - So Far, So Decent  

https://open.spotify.com/album/7dlGcLJ4dlicugmX5CJ81t?si=eHw32Y9RSP6XrzpvJZy-kQ

Mick Jenkins - The Patience 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7GlMEHJyohBhILSQYQIFgI?si=gmLXL23gRQmDpCpNjseAVQ

Kami - It’s Okay Loverrr

https://open.spotify.com/album/1EfQZ6JvRtmiDYiciwPp5m?si=Gv43GcSZTc6Q08kpOsLoTA

Dreamer - Princess Forever 

https://open.spotify.com/album/24nQZEr8mncYgewoIVbCHR?si=6b7NpXXORyyRqoFpS0CW6Q

Jaywood - Nowhere, Fast

https://open.spotify.com/album/39lSVTesHe7OdmOeHMqdnz?si=2ugr4LWNQIOx05Jru6ZoUg

Galaxy Francis - Innergalatic: Side B 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3OdavstQ4VRRHwEat2dsAA?si=Smf8LMNxRj6Eu9jXeNd_gQ

Goldy the ruler - the world is big, get over it 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0OmGufWKh3Mvwtn33Z0j9P?si=C3KA7YFQTD6aEyZIblEbag

Sonny - A.G.N.B

https://open.spotify.com/album/3DOCkPuacpJU7AyMmF4Z3q?si=kIMDhjdCSUaw24ClYEbpfg

Fly Nari -  NOT LIKE THE REST

https://open.spotify.com/album/3C1FXRtoeT2dpGW0Xo2ziw?si=wXFfS3TWQs2P-TqebJHBhQ

Izaya versus -  I.Life’s a Party!*

https://open.spotify.com/album/77Vneh63R3OfoWGVN1UDEB?si=sVlEOkHAR6S1tkCKOmbjVA

Noname - Sundial 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1RThtoZbeE7OQHMBzaBCJt?si=O7To480BR8ebLFZ1dDxLhQ

Valee & Harry Fraud - Virtuoso

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ihczel53ARuYtLVXWBnvb?si=zxHRNYDNTW2OQgnUln7QKg

D2x - Hotel 1105

https://open.spotify.com/album/0XTBFwTiGlQ4dfEMni1T7f?si=-gzzKMWxSESGFc5yxD7R-Q

Tri nohbi - With Love, Tri 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5kpZJPzdtNBqg9MIfjU5U3?si=WfvsI2-YTc-HDlmOhi-CeA

Heavy Crownz - Branched Out!

 https://open.spotify.com/album/75EAfgvx4lY2ykbV5jNRJp?si=mLt-tZUvSZCewIAsuHb_bA

The Great Thinkaz - THINKAZ ONLY: Vol. 2 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6BY0YKu99FhM5nr24HbuId?si=URmY6pwbR3eaT9r9F0PMPg

$imba P - As Above So Below 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1B46eJH0AT82BJFVC3hGhG?si=bYRLQds9TQ6XSC51WTjJUA

Freddie Old Soul - Water, Music, & Love 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0fCdAg0wL69fNGABdpm3K2?si=RG4LnKfzTT-dAoenuPKMww

Jeff k%nz - New Jack Jeff 

https://open.spotify.com/album/65GlZk6WXwQa0Y4aF6X5s9?si=HjuMEHrjTRm_Ln95M2nxfA

Shawnee Dez - Moody Umbra 

https://open.spotify.com/album/069GryZWyBySVL6KnfSHYB?si=bkrXHdM2Q46lmzII3kz50w

Tobi Lou - ‘Decent 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1WoPO9sVvJXy0MktOhBiIU?si=PolkS1CaRcqsBb1u-FlxiQ

Ine’a j - The Colors 

https://open.spotify.com/album/253qb6TanO5mtj86zkBute?si=0dfr-uKPTteZqfKTz4O-sw

Vic Mensa - Victor 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5f6ffbksy06LKlWIfTc45g?si=Vnsh-85mRf-wb4O7tOiQAw

Fly skinz - Godfidence

https://open.spotify.com/album/5YmnwqQiZ5c2emyISWgoHP?si=kjJ7Xi4mQje3njYReBjzfA

Lucki -  S*x M*ney Dr*gs

https://open.spotify.com/album/6vKVBLTsQW5wXOzmOIkPVZ?si=7sMoN6PCSKuvnYIuPqXc4g

Joey Purp - Heavy Heart, Vol 1

https://open.spotify.com/album/0jiTq0PWMA2PymPfDw4xUP?si=PzCpakHjTlqGoImhm_SoDg

Tink - Thanks 4 Nothing 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3rA9WvtKza3kX1S0fNsTgi?si=Bkcr5j56Q_mctxuL6O0g4Q

Lil Durk - Almost Healed 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6ciIG1XKTlVIn0Yl8rvsce?si=D_F3qiOrSwSahs6yB1tNmw

Dcg brothers - Us, Never Them 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7vjabFNeSqcUYWR2BQN5VZ?si=7ilvv1V1R6KoHLnEHmt1wQ

BBSubi - Stardusk 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4homJarJtufZlhuMrOvaCR?si=Fo5ZNUJsQs6cyoOQ_GIrpw

Solo Celo - My Friends Call Me Solo 

https://open.spotify.com/album/75xJzoPXvdraRfZY9OPna0?si=_IU4n6HuSIa95y-UBv1WIQ

Fadah & CBBeatz - Going Up? 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6MHdKnnjViBIKXVao1z553?si=tCnU_CRYShWd-5TcyR2OEQ

Dayana - VEVE 

https://open.spotify.com/album/32vfhI1559Tb6AXsfapAOe?si=MUWvtwgFTjOPEVdiuixpSQ

Ace Montana - CETO RUFFIN 

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/5So6edpZuNrWEyarbvlwlo?si=9fux1t_5SaKvcz-Yl9WJug

Fari Wopavelli - Diamonds, Pearls and Hood Girls 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3D6maS8dYyuRqmMojgApqg?si=bDg2rFS-TkGZfGxrVp_DTw

BJ The Chicago Kid - Gravy 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5xZdBUJsZ3RIiePqGFgOaP?si=eTdejAK-RSm2DzncmyOZKQ

Austin 2 Glocks - Back Against The Wall

https://open.spotify.com/album/6UtWvRnpBT8mFNf2IQQNkM?si=1DapQzR3SOyagxvvDDvnng

Iccy Bands - Your Favorite Racer 

 https://open.spotify.com/album/4QgTOLMEXFiOqJ9K6pWVjR?si=QU8stVLWQsOy_qp13_lGvQ

Jvne Bug - INSOMNIA 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1SS5yLyuxNCdrTvn1T4NsX?si=YcnhmV0uRX2WW44lp_dYoQ

Fat Money - Cinco De Mayo 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Z4PvduzCXS94LejY9e8jZ?si=3ZnqWP66Th-22j0w4KSZMg

Freddie Old Soul - Water, Music & Love

 https://open.spotify.com/album/0fCdAg0wL69fNGABdpm3K2?si=1MEDIEcgTIS0cUrL5HG6ZA

Jose Franco SSW - Apple Juice Vol.1 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6PQUxCxoaIdH3rpRV9BRxl?si=OjUGnz-0SDG0TXdpEJt4Bg

Chenaniah - Uglyhot the Mixtape

https://open.spotify.com/album/4eKG6A8TJZ7LDHuTtW8sPh?si=LGH2eMlHReCjovrWwOKmBw

Saneit - Automatic

https://open.spotify.com/album/5rpIgOIFraSLAVhSrN0SkE?si=nTqflpY_TMKZMAnBerl7HA

MAF Teeski - Slick Almighty

https://open.spotify.com/album/5Kz4xbbXLmUuRUhGzBgsSF?si=74UyeDJrSg2ANczhmv_3XQ

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