Illinois and Michigan connect on the new collabo from Thello Jay and John Conner. It’s a Midwest thing: The beginning of last year 2012 Thello Jay toured with Jon Connor and they built a strong friendship outside of music. A year later we give you the very 1st of many records by these two. This…
Year: 2013
Video: Blanco Caine f/ Gzus Piece – Character
Directed by Ogun Pleas. For the latest drop from his forthcoming White America project, Blanco Caine links with the Treated Cult’s own Gzus Piece for “Character”. The two trade bars over a vintage sounding track courtesy of producer Tony Flocko and let you know that what you see is one hundred percent authentic. Can you…
Saba – GURLFRAN
Produced by Born Ready Productions Saba hit 1k followers on Twitter, so he released this new joint via HOTC. It’s a celebration, bitches. Pay with a Tweet for the Mp3, or hit the jump to stream.
Pic: Common, No ID & Da Internz In The Lab
The new Grammy family. This past weekend in Los Angeles, Chicago natives No ID, Common and Da Internz hit the studio to likely work on tracks from either A.) Common’s new album B.) Common’s new mixtape C.) Common’s new EP or D.) all of the above. And as a sign of solidarity, the entire crew…
Vic Spencer x Sulaiman – Prison Break
Produced by Na$im Williams & Doc Da Mindbenda The Disappointed twins are back. That’s right, Suli and Vic are planning to relaunch their Disappointed series with a slew of new joints and a project, and today we get a appetizer of what to expect, which is produced by both Na$im Williams and Doc Da Mindbenda….
Chance The Rapper f/ Vic Mensa – Family [Prod. by Blended Babies]
Today, the official remix of Chance The Rapper’s “Family” hit iTunes, which was produced by the Blended Babies. You can stream the remix below, but in order to download, you’ve gotta come off that buck on iTunes. But honestly, Chance and the Babies? It doesn’t get much better than that. Plus it gives you another…
The MIDI Mafia f/ Rockie Fresh – Back Down
Production unit, The MIDI Mafia, are preparing to release a new compilation entitled GET CONNECTED | BRAND X, which will feature various artists attacking their unique production style. For leak one they’ve recruited Rockie Fresh. They’re not quick to back down.
Video: A Night in the Underground – A Film on Chicago Hip-Hop
Director Braden Wambach takes a look at the workings of the “underground” Chicago hip-hop scene in his new short film, A Night in the Underground – A Film on Chicago Hip-Hop. The documentary gives a birds eye view into the lives and workings of various artists around the city. The Primeridian, Pugs Atomz, Ang 13,…
Video: Tink f/ Seven – Hate On Me
Directed by Zae. Produced by Ricco On Tha Beat & Ynd Ziggy. While you watch the game, the ladies are working. Tink fires back at her detractors on this one. All Player Hater Degrees have been revoked.
Katie Got Bandz – Letter To Rap B*tches
Super Bowl be damned. You think some stupid football game is going to stop KATIEEEE from dropping new music? Nah, not in your lifetime. Always one to go against the grain, Katie scoffs at the regular rules (clearly — she dropped a song during the Super Bowl), and pens a letter to the other females…