Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila have teamed up to find Get Up anthems for select cities, and for this stop, we're in Chicago. In conversation with Chicago natives Rocsi Diaz, Twista, Vic Mensa and Dreezy sat down with BillboardKyle Denis of 's will select his top 10 anthems to lift up Chicago. The list includes songs that inspired and energized his city, performed by Chicago artists, presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila.
Be sure to follow the conversations from various cities on Billboard.com.
Dreezy:
Wait, so we're actually going to put him as number 1?
Twisted:
For now.
Rocsi Diaz:
For now, first of all, let me tell you something: this is a city where I'm not going to mess with anyone in Chicago. I want to be able to go back and eat my Harold's chicken.
Hello, I'm Rocsi Díaz and I'm with you. Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila. We embarked on a journey to celebrate the profound impact of music both personally and in the community. Our mission? To uncover the best Get Up anthems for cities across the country.
Today we are in the iconic city of Chicago, where the winds blow hard and the blues rhythms thrive. Thanks, Tiana. To contribute to this discussion, I am joined by Chicago legend Twista, known for his fast delivery that earned him a world speed record. Also, Vic Mensa, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and varied mixing style. Chicago rap's dub princess Dreezy, celebrated for her versatile flow and work life. And lastly, BillboardKyle Denis' own hip-hop writer.
Just a few days ago we started the selection process for Chicago's Get Up Anthems. It was a challenge, but with BillboardWith Chicago's exclusive track listing data, we've narrowed it down to 15 songs, now on this album. These selections are up for discussion as we finalize the Top 10 list and crown Chicago's #1 anthem, Get Up Anthem.
Okay, guys. Before we get into the conversation, let's raise our glasses to the city we love so much, the Windy City. Chicago with this Chicago Fire drink from Tres Generaciones Tequila. Cheers!
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