Top 60 Projects Of The Year In Chicago! 2025
FEATURES Kels!, Mello Buckzz , Thirteen Degrees, Queen Key, AdamN killa, Your Stepdad , AND MORE
Step into the heart of Chicago's musical brilliance as we unveil the Top 60 Music Projects of the Year. In 2025, 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.
Kels! - Renaissance
https://open.spotify.com/album/71Mj4glQzCu2S96jzcRGOH?si=K5nKcQXkR7ycUfsV3b_T7Q
m.e.h. - It’s all starting to make sense
https://open.spotify.com/album/357CfX9Zy66CQi4jYEQO2S?si=K_nift68RUeD9f6bdsBVpA
Mani Jurdan - Ancestor Money
https://open.spotify.com/album/0q17pRB5Z21BmHp6KmkMEp?si=kGGIBaPsRkSHWdWUCpQwWw
Your Stepdad - Black Alt
https://open.spotify.com/album/64WZWePD8g7RshDw0N3RRe?si=HG5aXtmCRWS34O5ri9oT8A
Kaicrewsade - Joint4u!
https://open.spotify.com/album/06L3rJJoKdi48UWNUIArye?si=R8BKTEA-SlmT325D9t8Kmw
Face - All in your mind
https://open.spotify.com/album/394pj4dZp3mK4dCl7EDQMN?si=TZadSHKTSX-yUCdk3HDN0A
Lowlife - SUKRPNCH
https://open.spotify.com/album/27O90gVmP6x1bZ6PHBDokO?si=jKxfiPIwQ9ClkxyHcKY_Iw
Jabba44x & Run Along Forever - The World Keeps Spinning
https://open.spotify.com/album/6zJ26czTrRwWN0sLIUvXE6?si=MBg50npKTa2UQv9pzoaIjw
Femdot. & Chuck Hemi - King Dilla 2
https://open.spotify.com/album/6aQJBI2lSVeBt51hOfZPk6?si=tAoFltaITK61_nq9jOTZKQ
Okdeazy! - deazywrld2
https://open.spotify.com/album/0ckuov90yldEfiXl2SUVrw?si=AiGK_pRoSY-9KA6_M40niA
Gold Haze - When I had nothing I had everything
https://open.spotify.com/album/0le3ro2AhxpocQ9ibNK3xs?si=-hdnEE_iTwaA-4w4BFCcYg
Sonny - ALMIGHTY & THE CHIEF
https://open.spotify.com/album/5ow4r1p2FiMzaypmRy2mNl?si=04BOih0oTdqDnPpZwcejIQ
Jay Wood - Paradise Don’t last forever
https://open.spotify.com/album/48Kt7dKx3wIeeIai2l2Mg0?si=2SIBmjZtTquKnLKEAvKv0g
Mello Buckzz - Hollywood
https://open.spotify.com/album/4wAO8YhcscTjmhOdFR6mQy?si=IRq6g3pKSiiLaTTjgbOwLQ
Gayun Cannon - Fallen Angels EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/59hrBDWIzZw0fvWEkDcfZ5?si=UzYsRy_kSgqIg_iLLMYBhw
Menace4hire - With all that I know now
https://music.apple.com/us/album/with-all-that-i-know-now/1801531612
Wayne Ghazi - Can I be Honest ?
https://music.apple.com/us/album/can-i-be-honest/1854271658
Thirteen Degrees - Clique City Vol. 2
https://open.spotify.com/album/4StdrWDWy5MZRIjTl4Mtsm?si=5V7pCKC-SwiQ7L7G4AlHig
Lucaa - Daiquiri
https://open.spotify.com/album/1y17OaMN1pqOi9ttCGF1q0?si=oTgSOvY9T_-9E0ou39rdQA
Recoechi - FLAVAS
https://open.spotify.com/album/1otMZe49IoaqL13uQMVpMC?si=mNANfMSlTp20H-4zxEFKUQ
Rich Robbins - IN GOOD TASTE
https://open.spotify.com/album/2tmADwjazqHSSZe0tISlSY?si=_ppQ7MrrQ22HEkzEqcKWYg
Smba - Body of work
https://open.spotify.com/album/2HrX2vS3Dv1oM9f6FFd04I?si=i-xi0XbySCmGGxoSkopPLA
Myekehl - Earth Strong EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/4jmeClx9cEHTcOc2s98r7S?si=vHbJxK5_T_WzE5R1hMnRjg
Casino Trell - Nowwhere To Run
https://open.spotify.com/album/4oCBLVboRMtaSNu08MTqbM?si=IyTYWQiNQiuLMWqkIMKKTQ
Young (IN) - Victory Lap
https://open.spotify.com/album/4lSbcY58YFh0WZQHP5Jmzr?si=j88AlZ1kR3iMvBGo0YwZ6Q
MOYANA & seventhewonde - PTCWRK
https://open.spotify.com/album/7uw8SlNJ3AnVdhNIpWpY0j?si=IYYjDgS9SV6Cw8HBY-XBhw
OG Stevo - For you and her EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/4XWVVE2asUkNAXrOGTlr3Z?si=9g0PG1JYSEWURcc_LC4yIA
KLSO - Hollywood Rooster
https://open.spotify.com/album/5OyiFZXZ0h2n3hjVlT3f1h?si=e7clAa42Rh-UfQbRw-1VaQ
Fuego Baine - LIT PAIN
https://open.spotify.com/album/5YB6T6NhQ35fDVlTUc5d0K?si=H5BxxPdMRCmQuko-haVp5A
Sophia Galaté - For My Own Entertainment
https://open.spotify.com/album/3QN1ad3sj7h4ndb6LaGdrb?si=jWctxMKRQUmYckAzRfuY9g
Yash Flee - MOVEMENT
https://open.spotify.com/album/2jglvtAszk1ROeQT1kfLeO?si=KDYvyKT3RyGYaqdDG4zUDg
Fari Wopavelli - 24 NEM EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/1eNDCFDOwlmQx9u3u39Mn0?si=z94tr0-cQ8moUlf0QHZPAw
Armanii Day - PAIN!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2zEHnDZ2z1VCrW8J08ygRD?si=x1TsYpkaSneFiJJa_gRRTw
.KEY - Mind Of A Locksmith
https://open.spotify.com/album/6QDOsZjKulKD6h5cUbYQYr?si=aYwjeLIMSa-PTNtenwfhiA
Xella Red - Flower County
https://open.spotify.com/album/4x7Ec9FqI8X5yJS37yB5Q3?si=BXMEuCkHRXyklaBpqjbtOA
Dialect Tre - Rabbit Season
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ys6djIU0NG5RepWfUhKQr?si=bnDeDBq7TjiIzAC6BNTmFg
Tokyo T - So What Now?
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Tf5nbUsKyMBLdnJXAgAak?si=42S7O0t2SkKshZGyUGB-Zg
Queen Key - Watch This
https://open.spotify.com/album/5AXR7X4eT1HTI0P5NoAsnk?si=yBqPkrz9QLSkMiatbFjQsg
$imba P - P2 EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/7E0yPXNYYT0qzX5UKMtIK6?si=XnHgygBGQbe0cPQT4h8qww
Stuckey! - FTW!
https://open.spotify.com/album/06q8zH3W8lW5jUPQVFPhYy?si=q0xDHo52Q1qegYKJ4i2jiA
Galaxy Francis - The Sweetest day in space EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Cv7Ct6riMxThpwsQ5oSQc?si=Wz0Uq4-uQe6qhuWn6dwSxA
Cldwaterr - Hands Still feed me
https://open.spotify.com/album/4hogcGl5GvFJK6L0ZLm8La?si=_B_l8t7gSruqt4X2ZSrV0w
Star Bandz - Estrella (deluxe)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3mq6ykBgiVWq0C9vm5Frs0?si=BkYH02yFQRaZrddvGOGS8w
Eric Solitude - Beneath Hazel EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ssd73cqBDV10uCCL9M7gK?si=ti0cJZNYTxuPgzmmMfuwAQ
Cash $tarr - The one and only
https://open.spotify.com/album/1T3S2UD1tnvaqdhWpipwGs?si=6MMOvybAR_W0BYHUZVetjw
Kai Laniese - Sheesh
https://open.spotify.com/album/48OTVxUotgThmDwUgAnsfm?si=t53hQZFFRwOBeY7p2rlyuw
Flex Sinatra - MATH
https://open.spotify.com/album/68KhpMYvp54fz4tQAeMTpw?si=KGhf59HLS46twd6WVYbsmg
Jahz - Paradox
https://open.spotify.com/album/00iGmevKuI1se8NVPL9nsZ?si=HYdBveC9RPav6hSYB_0j4w
Betterknownas - Half Past EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/042Fwf2wch5BmPw8GGV14a?si=MpVQdgKfQam_SwUL2RyB1w
Bryce Melik - Chamber of Emotions
https://open.spotify.com/album/7mDMgbJWBTqWDfuiOpxWGI?si=7dObuL7RQ66KM8FxmPKjiQ
Naithemosthigh - NVII
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZuTfLqvbp8B3s6ijKX9aL?si=IbWE8wupSDmvp8W35iTHHw
Rockie fresh - Slid Thru 3
https://open.spotify.com/album/4wgA2b4k8uIApsqZyhACUw?si=n8enRTf2QR2WMf7UGph_Lw
Gherbo - Lil Herb
https://open.spotify.com/album/0aqpG80oRkiQRMjaS4saAi?si=pmnYtLIrRtqYdJHWC9RUhA
Chance the rapper - Star Line
https://open.spotify.com/album/4if1BvvWfmG4go4uAmow8h?si=qoMxwD6uReuyVarR6BKEPg
Lemonxde80s - DEEP CUTSSS
https://open.spotify.com/album/7HUqVvijyCR5JFrxDjNwiQ?si=zUsGwscOReO4ytg7-hC96w
Corlie - Vibes Dont Lie
https://open.spotify.com/album/5VrvqEmQZ5hDIaTTkhp4dd?si=i6sqVopQTw-YLZtrgm8AQw
The era footwork crew - Locked In
https://open.spotify.com/album/1syfZJ9Rmkrk4bbhAF87Eo?si=T0CmgPwcTDyaytd1L91-lw
Adam killa - Generational Run
https://open.spotify.com/album/6ihMTDqDi36yS13EEEOlTb?si=LV8NhcDvQBeGB7QNgRolDQ
Mari Mix - Fall From Grace EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/0fEfQPm7L5eokTMBSpnTJc?si=fgf72bUyQkOEJyGrUzQ0hQ
Unotakeace and illatheillastrator - CRACK
https://open.spotify.com/album/6wG26Xnl1klZluS9p3jSE1?si=yhdE4OPJQF6cwxqcX6W0bA