File this one under: I never saw it coming. Last night, Spitta announced via Twitter that Michael Rocks has inked a solo deal with his Jet Life Records imprint. This looks to be the next release off Curren$y’s Warner Bros. backed vanity label. Months ago there were rumors that Mikey was to sign to Dame…
Year: 2011
Mixtape: Young Giftz – The Lake Effect
Young Giftz of F.O.C. finally delivers his solo offering featuring appearances and production from Maserati Deeder, YP, The Olympicks, Big Homie D.O.E., Lokey, Young Diesel & more. Hit the jump to download and check out the tracklisting.
Que BILLAH f/ Add-2 x Just Cuz – My Own Drum
Que made a splash last week with his “Sign Language Over The Radio” joint, now he returns with a collabo featuring Add-2 and Just Cuz (Who also produced the track). Following up last week’s release “Sign Language Over The Radio”, Que B.I.L.L.A.H. unloads the next weapon in his arsenal. Featuring fellow ChicagoanAdd-2 & producer/MC Jus…
DJ MoonDawg f/ Mic Terror, Dat Boy Hot & Chinchilla Meek – P**** Hot [Prod. by Xcel]
DJ MoonDawg and producer Xcel are hard at work on a collabo project, and this is the first look from their stash. This isn’t for the faint of heart, so proceed with caution – it’s hot in the kitchen. DJ MoonDawg ft Dat Boy Hot, Mic Terror & Chin Chilla Meek-Pussy Hot (Prod by Xcel)
Common – Let’s Move
Some unreleased Rashid of unknown origins just found its way to the internets. The record was produced by Chicago beatsmith D. Steele. Common – Let’s Move (prod. dsteele) There’s also a dope illustrated video to accompany the track, so hit the jump to view that. RR
Statik Selektah f/ L.E.P. Bogus Boys & PUSH! Montana – Down
Statik Selektah was in Chicago Thursday and Friday for the L.E.P. Bogus Boys listening party, as well as the Mobb Deep concert at the Metro. I got a chance to build with him and he gave me the green light to premiere the final leak from his Population Control album, which drops tomorrow (10/25/11). The…
Video: King Louie & YP Live @ Metro
Shot & Chopped by Zae Here we have some footage of King Louie and YP performing at The Bassment’s 9th anniversary party at the Metro on Friday night. Zae also captured L.E.P. and Mobb Deep on stage. That was a crazy event. Another newcomer named VIRU performed, but I didn’t get to catch him.
Video: Hebru Brantley – Yesterday’s Losers [Pt. Two]
Video by Bradley Murray Now Showing @ Lacuna Artist Lofts: Monday-Friday: 9-5, Saturday: 11-6. Sunday: by appointment only.
Cayex Illah Inks Record Deal + Bank Money [Trailer]
It was recently announced that Toxic and Cayex Illah have inked a digital distribution deal with music industry vet Kevon Glickman. Both Cayex and Toxic plan to re-release their 30 Shot Laws of Drama and The Chemical albums, respectively. Cayex’s first single will be his ode to Bump J, “Bank Money,” and today we have…
Mic Terror – Chief Sampson
All hail the chief. Chief Sampson that is. Fly him to the moon like that bitch Alice Kramden. “First thing I wanna say, Free Bump J. Chief Bump J” Produced by A Jilla Mic Terror – Chief Sampson (beat by AJilla)