from the Circle with GOLD

Westside Chicago has long been a crucible for resilience, creativity, and unshakable pride. With their debut collaborative LP, From the Circle, With Gold, hip hop artists Taylor Keys and Mister Ross pay homage to their roots while claiming their place among the city's most vital new voices.

The “Circle” isn’t just a nickname for the Garfield Park Conservatory—it’s a symbol of growth, survival, and legacy. Raised on the blocks that surround it, Taylor and Ross weave stories from the concrete into sonic gold, honoring their past while pushing their sound forward. Each track is steeped in Chicago soul: jazzy boom bap, soulful hooks, and razor-sharp verses that balance raw truth with royal ambition.

From tales of late-night rides down Pulaski to affirmations of self-worth and unity, From the Circle, With Gold is more than a project—it’s a love letter to the Westside, wrapped in grit and elegance. It’s the sound of two emcees turning struggle into crown jewels.