Every city has its own rhythm, but Chicago’s is different. It’s the pulse of house parties, the echo of hip hop legends, and the kind of late-night energy that seeps into your bones. For BIG CL9UD, that rhythm started at home—listening to his pops rehearse DJ sets long after midnight, crate-digging through everything from house to hip hop, and learning that music isn’t just sound, it’s a way of life.
BIG CL9UD, born and raised in Chicago, isn’t chasing a trend. He’s never tried to fit into someone else’s mold, and you can hear it in every track. “I’m authentic—I’m not trying to be nobody,” he says. “And I can adapt to any sound thrown at me and make a HIT guaranteed.” It’s a big claim, but when you listen, you get it. This is an artist who lives for versatility, someone who can ride any beat and still sound like himself.
Ask him about his favorite lyrics, and he’ll take you back to the early days, to a line from one of his first SoundCloud tracks:
“I’m fresh to death some say I need a f**king funeral if I die today smoke at my burial.”
It’s more than just a clever turn of phrase—it’s a statement. That CL9UD in his name? It’s about leaving his mark in the sky, something permanent, something heavy.
Now, BIG CL9UD is gearing up to take his sound global. His plan isn’t just about hitting charts—it’s about building a brand, connecting with legends like Curren$y, and turning his name into a movement. “I plan on achieving major success in this industry and pushing my brand all over the world,” he says. And there’s real hunger in his voice.
The next chapter starts now, with the release of his new single “Roof Gone (96),” the first taste of his upcoming project, Been in Motion. The single drops at midnight on March 6, 2026—a date worth circling. If “Roof Gone (96)” is any indication, BIG CL9UD isn’t just here to ride the wave. He’s here to make it storm.
Follow BIG CL9UD’s journey and catch all the new drops on Instagram @bigcl9ud, Facebook @PolyesterPHimskii, and YouTube @BIGCL9UDLFR. Chicago already knows his name. Soon, the rest of the world will too.