Recoechi – FLAVAZ

Chicago rapper Recoechi drops his debut album FLAVAZ, a 16-track statement that lives up to its name. Each song brings something different to the table, showcasing his range across styles and moods. The project captures his Southeast Side upbringing while pulling from Chicago’s rich hip-hop tradition to create something distinctly his own.

Producer Renzell, who’s worked with Chance the Rapper, Mick Jenkins, and Isaiah Rashad, handles most of the production alongside C-Sick and others. The beats provide solid foundations for Recoechi’s storytelling, which spans political commentary, street narratives, recovery, and self-discovery. He’s clearly spent time developing his voice, and it shows in how confidently he moves between different approaches.

Recorded and mixed at Studio Shapes in Chicago, FLAVAZ feels rooted in its city without being trapped by it. Recoechi draws characters from human experience, building a world that’s both personal and universal. The album tackles survival and growth with the kind of honesty that comes from lived experience rather than manufactured drama.

At 16 tracks, FLAVAZ could easily feel overwhelming, but Recoechi keeps things moving with variety and purpose. He’s not trying to be everything to everyone but rather showing all the sides of himself as an artist. The project positions him as someone worth watching in Chicago’s next generation of rappers.