DJ Smoke Presents Summertime Chi Vol. 1 — Chicago’s Official Mixtape

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

🎧 @DJSmokeMixtapes Drops Summertime Chi Vol. 1 — The Official Soundtrack of Chicago’s Summer
Presented by TopHotHitsUSA.com

Chicago, IL — September 2025 — Chicago has always been a city that shapes the sound of hip-hop, and now it has its official soundtrack. Internationally respected DJ and tastemaker @DJSmokeMixtapes unleashes Summertime Chi Vol. 1, a 46-track mixtape that brings together Chicago’s legends, rising stars, and street anthems in one powerful project.

From Twista’s rapid-fire flows to Chief Keef’s drill classics, from Jeremih’s R&B melodies to King Von’s storytelling, Summertime Chi Vol. 1 is more than a mixtape — it’s a celebration of Chicago’s culture, energy, and diversity.

Curated and mixed by DJ Smoke, the project blends hip-hop, R&B, and drill into the perfect soundtrack for late nights, block parties, and rooftop vibes.

“Chicago summers have a vibe you can’t get anywhere else. I wanted this tape to capture the city’s energy past, present, and future all on one project,” said DJ Smoke.

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Release Details
Title: Summertime Chi Vol. 1
DJ/Host: @DJSmokeMixtapes
Presented by: www.TopHotHitsUSA.com
Tracks: 46
Genre: Hip-Hop / Drill / R&B
Release Date: September 2025
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