For Songs About Chicago, there are many artists who created music about this topic. We wrote about 25 of our favorites.
From the album, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, released on May 1, 2020
"Chicago Freestyle" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring American singer Giveon. It was released on February 12, 2021, as the third single from Drake's upcoming album Certified Lover Boy. The song was produced by Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, and NOVA WAV.
From the album, XSCAPE, released on May 9, 2014
"Chicago" is a song by Michael Jackson from his album Bad. The song was written by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones. The song is a ballad about the city of Chicago, Illinois. Jackson's lyrics talk about the city's skyline, its landmarks, and its people. The song was released as a single in 1988 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
From the album, Chicago X, released on June 14, 1976
The song "If You Leave Me Now" is a ballad written by Peter Cetera and produced by James William Guercio. It was released in 1976 on the album Chicago X. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song is written in the key of A-flat major and has a slow tempo of 66 beats per minute. It features a lead vocal by Peter Cetera and backing vocals by the other members of the band. The song is structured in verse-chorus form with an instrumental bridge. The lyrics of the song are about a man pleading with his lover not to leave him. He is willing to do anything to make her stay, including changing his ways. The chorus of the song features the line "If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me" which has become a popular saying. The production of the song features a simple arrangement with a focus on the lead vocal. The instrumentation includes acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, and strings. The strings are used sparingly, only appearing in the chorus.
From the album, Faith In The Future (Deluxe), released on November 11, 2022
"Chicago" is a song by English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson, released as a single on October 24, 2019. The track was written by Tomlinson, Jamie Hartman, Digital Farm Animals and Emilee, with the production handled by Digital Farm Animals and Emilee. The song is a nostalgic ode to Tomlinson’s hometown of Doncaster and his former bandmates in One Direction. It features mid-tempo instrumentation with a plaintive and melodic vocal delivery. The accompanying music video was directed by Drew Cox and premiered on Tomlinson’s YouTube channel on October 24, 2019.
From the album, Oxymoron (Deluxe), released on January 1, 2014
"Studio" is a single by American hip-hop artist ScHoolboy Q, featuring American rapper BJ the Chicago Kid. It was released on October 28, 2014 as the lead single from ScHoolboy Q's third studio album, Oxymoron. The track features a bouncy, synth-driven beat and a soulful hook provided by BJ the Chicago Kid, providing a contrast to the darker lyrics provided by ScHoolboy Q. The song was produced by Nez & Rio, a production duo who have previously worked with ScHoolboy Q on his previous albums. Lyrically, the song sees ScHoolboy Q exploring his fame and the consequences that it brings. The song also has touches of social commentary, with the rapper reflecting on society's disconnect from the realities of poverty and violence. The single was met with generally positive reviews from critics, praising its production and ScHoolboy Q's lyrical content. The song peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
From the album, THE GOAT, released on May 15, 2020
From the album, Illinois, released on July 5, 2005
From the album, RKS, released on April 25, 2015
From the album, chicago - sped up + reverb, released on July 31, 2022
From the album, Chicago, released on September 9, 2022
From the album, Heavy Colors, released on March 31, 2017
From the album, Chicago, released on October 14, 2022
From the album, Shea Butter Baby, released on May 7, 2019
From the album, Me vs. Me, released on January 28, 2022
From the album, Polo Beats, released on August 14, 2018
From the album, The Boy Who Died Wolf, released on November 18, 2016
From the album, Ultimate Sinatra, released on April 21, 2015
From the album, Chicago, released on September 30, 2022
From the album, Chicago, released on June 27, 2019
From the album, Chicago Sport Hits: One Goal One Score (Sounds of the Stadium Go Bulls. Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, Sox Wildcats, Illini and the Irish), released on April 17, 2013
From the album, Chicago, released on May 28, 2021
From the album, Chicago, released on February 14, 2022
From the album, PLANET, released on November 22, 2019
From the album, Chicago, released on August 10, 2022
From the album, chicago - sped up, released on November 11, 2022
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