Hosted by Mike 2 Smooth Triple Darkness alum, Dawreck, links with Coast 2 Coast DJ Mike 2 Smooth for his new project I Am Legend. And yeah, it’s a statement piece. If you don’t think Rek is a legend, he’s out to sway you with this collection of new, rare, classic and unreleased gems. There’s…
Year: 2013
Video: Naughty N Kane – Real Rap
It’s been a while since we’ve heard something new from the duo of Naughty N Kane, but they return today with a new video that features, quite possibly, the best use of an umbrella in a rap video since Jimmy Capo Vampire Life Jones in the “Purple City Bird Gang” clip. That’s as real as…
Eight Chicago Artists Up For XXL Freshmen 10 Cover
After years and years of complaining and writing about NO Chicago acts landing on XXL’s coveted Freshmen 10 cover, this year we’re looking at a total of 8 possibly making it. Yeah you read that correctly: eight. This evening, XXL Magazine released the list of possibly nominees and a ballot for you to cast your…
Video: JmoefrmdaBAM f/ Tink – You Can Have Her
Shot and chopped by Zae. Cuffin’ season isn’t a worry for Jmoe and Tink G as they deliver a visual for their D.Brooks-produced collaboration. From Jmoe’s last release, Lockout 2.
Broadway – Alarm Clock
Broadway’s back with this new joint which you can find on Digital Plugg’s Meet Da Plugg 5.5 mixtape, hosted by M.I.C. Hear that sound? That’s Broadway’s alarm clock. Don Rob on the beat.
Video: VISUAL – Perfectly Placed Paint
Is reality what it seems or is it just perfectly placed paint? That’s kinda trippy, mayne. If you’re digging this record, you can find it on his most recent release, Hello Hip-Hop. Check him out live from Logan Square above.
Video: Kelsey – A Delightful Sadness Train Tour
A stage? Who needs a stage? A venue? Nah, we’re cool. That’s the mindset songstress Kelsey took while promoting her new project A Delightful Sadness. In a move usually reserved for street performers, Kelsey took her show underground to perform the project at various CTA trainstops across the city, most notably Jackson Red Line and…
Spenzo – Nothin’ On Me
There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding Spenzo lately: Is he signed to Atlantic? Has he inked with Infared Music Group? When is In Spenzo We Trust dropping? Well, I can assure you all of those questions will be addressed and answered very soon, but until then, check out his new single “Nothin’ On Me,”…
Mixtape: Rockie Fresh – Electric Highway
As promised, Rockie Fresh’s follow-up to Driving 88 and MMG debut is finally here. Featuring appearances and production from Curren$y, Sasha Go Hard, Lunice, Lifted, Boi-1da and more. Stream/download after the jump.
King The Hood Savior x Beanie Sigel x Darrion The Artist – Trapped In The Trap
Back in October of 2010, Chicago lost a young man who had a promising rap career on the horizon. He had just linked up with Beanie Sigel to head up the State Property Chicago faction, but unfortunate circumstances got in the way and King never saw his dream realized. It was reported when he passed,…