L.A. Van Gogh is one of Chicago’s most underrated artists, he can sing, produce, and rap with the best of them. The past few years he’s been putting out mass amounts of quality music and has quickly made a name for himself around the city. All of his hard work has been paying off, as he is turning into one of the Chicago’a stars on the rise and its only a matter of time before he blows up. Until then, get these 10 tracks into your rotation this Monday to start your week off right.
Hold It Down
One of my favorite Soulful hits from L.A., as his voice goes perfectly over this dope beat provided by YamiFuego.
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IF (Ft. Michael Anthony & Sherren Olivia)
A throwback hit from L.A., as he paints a picture of how is life would be different without music. S/o to Michael Anthony, Sherren Olivia, and Abnormal who bring this track together for a timeless classic.
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Serena (ft. n o s i d a m)
One of L.A.’s more laid back hits comes off his most recent project. This track was a standout from it, as he not only raps on this, he also is the producer!
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H.O.T. (Heads or Tails) feat. Femdot
Femdot x L.A. Van Gogh? What else do you need to know to realize this track is straight fire.
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gunsmoke feat. Frankiem Mitchell & Sherren Olivia
One of L.A’s deeper songs is executed to perfection with help Frankiem Mitchell and Sherren Olivia who kills the hook.
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Compton, Chicago (Ft.Via Rosa & Real T@lk)
One of L.A’s longer tracks, don’t let that fool you though, as this nearly 8 min track will take you on a journey on one of his most introspective songs.
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Changed My Number Pt. 2
One of L.A’s more famous tracks and for good reason, as this track is a certified hit. Once you press play it will be stuck in your head for days.
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VanGogh’s Story Time
This track shows how talented L.A. is as a rapper, as he gives the listener a dope play by play story. Sit back and enjoy.
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thisISmySong
Van Gogh flexes his producer muscle on this, spinning R Kelly’s track “Feelin On Your Booty” into an incredible remix version.
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No Service
The replay value of this track is ridiculous, the beat safeNsound gives L.A. on this is so dope and he does it justice.
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