Video: Z Money – “Durag” ft. Key Glock

The 1017 Alamo-Signed Chicago South-Sider Teams Up with the Paper Route EMPIRE Riser and Gives a Glimpse at His Criminal Operation in a Dark Visual

09.14.2018

Critical Praise for ZMoney:

“Z’s appeal is all about swagger, a subtle brand of cocky humor, and a delicate musical touch. Which isn’t to say that it’s an empty exercise in style—although he has style in spades. There’s an unusual quality at the heart of the ZMoney project that’s elusive to define, but could be called, simply, ‘art.'” – Complex

“As one of the promising new faces to come out of Chicago, ZMoney is ready to go full speed ahead.” – XXL

“Even though the 25-year-old has work from as early as 2014, setbacks such as his legal troubles and incarceration had put his career on hold until now and, if it wasn’t already obvious, Z Money SZN is upon us.” – Lyrical Lemonade

The Video:

With a twisty flow and a soft-spoken menace, Z Money redefines the sound of Chicago rap. Holing up in a safehouse with some models, his homies, and an unfortunate hostage, Z Money totes guns and mean mugs in “Durag,” his latest video. Flashing a playground cadence above an eerie and aqueous instrumental from Rio Mac, Z Money points out exactly where he’ll shoot you if you cross him. Featuring an appearance by an enthusiastic Key Glock, the video finds the two rappers pointing guns and dancing with strippers, all while making an example of an unfortunate snitch. “Durag” is a highlight from ChiraqMogul, Z Money’s most recent mixtape, shared in August.

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed ZTM, which boasted the Valee-featuring cult hit “Two 16s,” Chiraq Mogul is a more substantial effort, comprised of 16 intense tracks, each marked by Z Money’s oft-imitated cadences and canny punchlines about the hustle. The new mixtape hosts previously released tracks such as “Bon Appetit,” which features G Herbo and Key Glock and garnered over 3 million views on YouTube, the hazy “Givenchy” (168k views), the haunting and absorbing “Bitcoin” (289k), and the recently released “80 Bands.” Featuring additional appearances from Key Glock and G Herbo, along with an appearance from 03 Greedo, Chiraq Mogul, arriving via 1017 Eskimo/Alamo, continues Z Money’s rise from the ashes as he follows his mentor Gucci on the path from underground success to mainstream figure.

First coming to the forefront during the Chicago rap boom of 2012, Z Money stood out from the pack for his creative cadences, his malleable, high-pitched flow, which drew comparisons to Z Money’s idol Gucci Mane, and his rejection of the conventions of the drill music that dominated the city in that era. Releasing a series of popular mixtapes packed with street witticisms and raw honesty, Z Money gained cult hero status in Chicago for songs like “Regular” and “Want My Money,” which Chance The Rapper used in his original trailer for his 2013 breakout mixtape Acid Rap. In 2014, Z Money’s meteoric rise came to an abrupt halt when he was forced to spend nearly the whole year in prison for a probation violation. After his release, Z Money rededicated himself to his craft, moving away from his Chicago-based problems and temptations to the rap mecca of Atlanta. In ATL, Z Money caught the ear of a recently free Gucci Mane, who signed him to his fledgling 1017 Eskimo label. Since the signing, Z Money gotten his career back on the road to stardom with ZTM and Chiraq Mogul.

Watch “Durag” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPpmFcTjpyI

Buy/Stream Chiraq Mogul: http://smarturl.it/ChiraqMogul

Chiraq Mogul Tracklist:

Apart Of Trappin
Trappin Off The Phone
Killer Ride
Durag feat. Key Glock
Givenchy
Bitcoin
In My Trap
Terrified
Bon Appetit feat. G Herbo and Key Glock
Scales
Pressure
80 Bands
California to Chicago feat. 03 Greedo
I Really Did
Be The Boss
No Flogging feat. G Herbo and Key Glock

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Links:

“Durag” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPpmFcTjpyI

Chiraq Mogul: http://smarturl.it/ChiraqMogul

“80 Bands”: http://smarturl.it/80bands // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wneH0l_RaBg

“Two 16’s” ft. Valee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv1SmSbfUf8

ZTM (produced by ChaseTheMoney): https://soundcloud.com/user-421658681/sets/ztm

“Let You Know”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1XMyxkCwGY

“Want My Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeGrhQVzppM

“Regular”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEtxruExK1I