The fast-rising Chicago rapper/producer BabyChiefDoIt is an actual teeanger, and he looks like he’s in fifth grade. His music is extremely hard, and it draws on the tradition of Chicago drill that Chief Keef established more than a decade ago. But there’s something studied about BabyChief’s approach. He raps with crisp clarity and leans heavily on punchlines. His music is fun, in ways that aren’t tinged with the post-apocalyptic bleakness of that first drill wave. In the past year, BabyChief has scored big viral hits with tracks like “Went West” and “The Viper.” Today, he’s got a new EP called Warning Shot.

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I just gave that EP a spin, and the guy rap pretty well . “Warning Shot” feels raw, you can tell he’s hungry for success. His voice has that street energy that reminds me of early Lil Durk days.

I listened to that song and honestly, the production shocked me. That dude’s flow is so tight, and you can feel he’s telling his story. Songs like that remind me why hip-hop is still alive. I won’t lie, “Warning Shot” might just be his big break.