In honor of Chicago’s newly opened SAE Institue, they’ve partnered with Chicago boutique Leaders 1354 to release their first ever album, Loud Chicago Sounds Vol. 1, which was mixed, mastered and put together at the Institute. Chicago-based artists such as Trentino, ShowYouSuck, Kelsey, Chance The Rapper, Glass Lux, Caleb James, eGo, Lili K, Save Money…
Month: September 2012
Video: 2 Chainz Live @ Metro
2 Chainz’ Based On A T.R.U. Story Tour rolled into the Windy last night and Zae was on hand to catch it on film. With Cap-1 alongside him, 2 Chainz ran through his countless crowd favorites for the sold-out show at Metro. Catch the two performing “Turn Up” up top.
Sir Michael Rocks Covers Jenesis Magazine
For Jenesis Mag’s September issue, Sir Michael takes cover duty. Shot by Ten Photos. This month we’re featuring The Cool Kids member and Toothpick Clique leader Sir Michael Rocks. Also since signing with Jet Life Recordings last October, Sir Michael has been hard at work releasing Premier Politics 1 & 1.5 and Lap of Lux which…
Video: Freddie Gibbs’ Baby Face Killa Listening Event
Courtesy of ATL TV. Recently, Gangsta Gibbs held a private listening session for his highly-anticipated Baby Face Killa project at NY’s Premier Studios. There aren’t any previews of the music in the footage, but I can assure you that BFK will be a problem. The project (which is rumored to drop this Tuesday) is set…
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Live @ The Mid
Last night, the Sneaker Pimps exhibition hit The Mid for it’s Chicago show which featured performances from L.E.P., YP, Treated Crew, Honey Cocaine, Skyzoo and more. Check out the footage above for a bit of Count and Moonie’s set.
King Louie f/ YP – Life
You may remember this Mr. E-produced track from Lou’s recently released Showtime mixtape, but this version doesn’t feature the Trap-A-Holics’ tags. Drilluminati coming soon. Life Related: YP & King Louie – Rub A Dub
FSD Beats: David D.A. Doman
Follow David D.A. Doman (@davidDAdoman) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound — we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free…
Rapsody f/ BJ The Chicago Kid – Good Good Love
Produced by 9th Wonder Rapsody enlists the servies of Chi City crooner BJ The Chicago Kid for her new single “Good Good Love.” Be sure to check out Rapsody tonight on 106 & Park, and her The Idea Of Beautiful album is available now. Good Good Love Ft. BJ The Chicago Kid-Clean
Video: Psalm One f/ Flo & America SCORES STL Students – I Believe in Me
Psalm One has been extremely vocal on Twitter over the past few days regarding the ongoing violence in Chicago — and today she uses her power for a greater cause with “I Believe In Me.” This is yet another clip from her Child Support album, due out 9/25, which is a project she recorded with…
Mixtape: Savo – #GGOT
Traxster Inc’s Savo drops his new project, #GGOT, which in layman’s terms means Gotta Get On Top. That’s Savo’s goal, and with this project he proves he’s on his way. Meet him at the top. Download/stream this 12 song project below the cut…