On August 29-31, Chicago staple, North Coast Music Fest, will return for its fifth year anniversary — back again at Union Park. North Coast has quickly risen to the top of local music fests, and this year’s lineup is sure to keep fans packed in the park yet again. On the hip-hop side of things…
Month: April 2014
Hurt Everybody x Alex Wiley – Golden
Produced by Supa Bwe Hot off the presses comes this new ditty from Hurt Everybody and Alex Wiley. They hit Jungle Studios earlier today to craft this record, and without wasting any time whatsoever they’re releasing it to the masses. Hit the jump for the full video/song experience. It gets the gold(en) medal.
Video: Adamn Killa – Wanna Ball
Directed by Elevator. Produced by Mayhem Meech. Engineered by Massacre Tracks. Something new from 197 representer, Adamn Killa. Everybody wanna ball, holla at broads at the mall. Etc. Hopefully we’ll get a full length from Adamn in the near future. Ball till you fall, y’all.
New EP: Ben Hixon – 1ll
Words by Tyler Gallagher (@TyTalksChi) The THEMpeople collective is at it again, this time dropping a solo beat tape from producer Ben Hixon. Inside this five track opus, Hixon refines classics from the likes of Big Pun, Jay Hova, and Birdman Jr. To hear Hixon’s subtle changes, be sure to listen to the original versions…
Chance The Rapper & Social Experiment – I Am Very Very Lonely
On the one year anniversary of Chance’s groundbreaking project, Acid Rap, Chance unleashes a brand new slow-roller alongside his band, Social Experiment. April 30th is a monumental day, why so lonely Chano? New year, new sounds. Check it below. And if you missed our one year retrospective look into Acid Rap, you can read it…
Vic Spencer f/ Sean Price – Distorted Views
Produced by Doc Da Mindbenda Remember a few weeks ago when we told you Vic Spencer had been in NYC, working and making some lowkey clandestine moves? Well, now the beans have been spilled, as Vic Spencer has officially joined Sean Price’s Ruck Down crew. Pretty crazy, right? Sometimes you gotta expect the unexpected, but…
Breezy Montana – Strike A Pose
Produced by @jbravomusic One of the forefathers of Chicago’s Bop scene, Breezy Montana, emerges with a joint produced by international dance music producer/remixer J Bravo. The track is called “Strike A Pose” and you can find it below. Also, below the jump is a dance clip to coincide with it. If you’re so inclined. Strike…
Video: Lil Durk Previews New Collabo With Young Thug & Young Chop
Lil Durk was recently in the lab with Young Thug and Young Chop (the best of both Youngs?), and the group is said to have completed a new track called “Party Girl.” Durk is currently hard at work on his Def Jam debut, which will feature production from Chop, Paris Beuller, 808 Mafia, Metro Boomin…
Mixtape: Rampage – The Come Up
Presented by Young Chop. Hosted by DJ Victoriouz and DJ Ben Staxx. 8TMG’s Rampage unleashes his latest solo effort, The Come Up. The project includes fourteen new tracks from the Chop Squad repper and features guest appearances from Johnny May Cash, King $100 James and YB. Hit the jump to stream/download The Come Up.
Video: Njomza – Explore You
Directed by by Peter Campbell. Produced by THEMpeople. The lovely Njomza returns with a brand new track she’s calling “Explore You” — and in this new clip she takes us to Hippyville, USA, with this Woodstock-themed video. Njomza explores a smokey new sound on “Explore You” and the track stands as yet another reason why you…