And to this I say: release the damn song already! Ha! Look for the track to drop this week right here. Shouts Ruby Hornet
Month: August 2010
Video: Twista – Stop The Violence Chicago PSA
In this PSA, Twista pleads for Chicagoans to stop the violence and put the guns down. He urges Chicago residents to make a change and to take our neighborhoods back. Things aren’t going to change over night, but I applaud T for raising awareness. Lead by example.
Video: Co-Still – Boy Shorts
Directed by Da Visionaryz Co-Still unleashes the super official treatment for his currently-bubbling single, “Boy Shorts”, which was produced by 110% Pure. Capturing the vibe of a Summertime Chi cookout, Co-Still and some eye candy show you what it’s like to party with the 89 camp. Hit the jump for the YouTube/cell phone friendly version……
J. Silva – Call Me By My Name
Produced by Naki The Beatman Congrats to Chicago artist J. Silva, as she just inked a deal with Interscope Records. This is her first single, which was produced by Naki himself. Look for her debut album, Silva Not Silver, to drop soon on Life Music Group/Interscope Records. J. Silva – Call Me By My Name
Video: Sir Michael Rocks – Foreign Features
Video directed by Mike Carson & Mike Waxx for iLLRoots Track was produced by The Produktionix Looks like it’s no longer Mikey Rocks…You can now call him Sir.
Onis – Negotiate
Two dope producers and the artist on the track link to create the backdrop for “Negotiate”, the latest from Chicago spitter Onis. Fresh off the release of On The Contrary the dude Onis is hard at work on his next project Beats, Breaks & Notepads. Update: Track was produced by BrandUn Deshay and Deshay only. …
Bump J – Roof Back (Prod. by No ID)
I hate to be one who goes to the well once too often, but due to the overwhelming response (I guess people like when I do some actually writing around here, huh?) of the Bump J & No ID track “Letter 2 My Competition”, I thought it was only right to explore another one of…
R. Kelly – Epic [Cover Art + Tracklist]
Nothing epic about this cover. This thing stinks… Kells plans to release three albums this year, with Epic being the first. It features 4 new/unreleased songs, and some other joints previously featured on his greatest hits album. Kells trying to finish up his obligations with Jive in order to split or something? Props HHNM
Mixtape: GemStones – On The Road To Glory: My Story
He’s back. We told you we had something real big to drop for you this Monday Sunday. Gemini to Gemstones. This man’s guide to confronting the ‘troubles of the world’ presented as 21 tracks of raw Chicago Hip-Hop and R&B. Gemstones – On The Road To Glory: My Story [Alternate Limelinx Link] Dedicated to the…
Brainz Hussla – Street Shit x Currency
Goon Squad weekend continues. Here we have two new tracks from Brainz, who is on the verge of releasing his new project Brain Laden Vol. 1: Sand Storm. This boy is a beast and any new Brainz material is welcomed. Brainz Hussla – Street Shit Brainz Hussla – Currency