Lili K’s new album, Ruby, is finally here. If you’ve been following her career and gush over her work, then you’re surely going to love Ruby — as it’s arguably the best work of her career. The project was released as a Tidal exclusive last week, and today it hit fine digital retailers such as…
Year: 2015
MONAKR – Calling Out
So I’m sure you’re wondering: Who or what is a MONAKR? Well, first press play. Then come back and read the description. I’ll wait. So here’s the skinny on this familiar yet unfamiliar sounding troop, mysteriously known as MONAKR: Chicago’s M O N A K R was born from such a notion in the grey…
Vic Mensa Signs To Roc Nation
What if somebody that was ill from the Chi got a deal on the hottest rap label around? Well, that just might be the case with Vic Mensa. Rumors have circulated for a while that Vic may have secretly inked a deal somewhere and it looks like those rumors may have been true. With the recent…
FSD Giveaway: Saba @ Bottom Lounge – 4/24
Saba will be taking over Bottom Lounge this Friday (4/24) for a headlining show, presented by 1833 and ThemFlavors. Sab won’t be there alone though — MFn Melo, Noname Gypsy, Martin $ky and Lucki Eck$ will also be hitting the stage, so it definitely won’t be a show to miss. Tickets are only $12 and…
Keenan Coke f/ Chris Crack – Friendly Fire
Produced by Doc Da Mindbenda “Cook Coke that is…Crack” but nah it’s not Fat Joe, it’s just Keenan Coke and Chris Crack. Otherwise Crack Coke. Synergy or nah? Well, today they drop off some audio drugs with this new loosie from Keenan titled “Friendly Fire.” They shootin? Nah, made you look. Below that is.
MFn Melo f/ Anthony Pavel – Dae Dae’s On The Way
Produced by Saba Quinton’s Dae Dae’s on his way. A new ode to the plug from our old buddy MFn Melo. His Pivot accomplice Saba is behind the boards, and Anthony Pavel is featured. It’s a family affair and everyone is impatiently waiting on Dae Dae. Tick Tock. Have a great #MFnMonday — the 4/20…
Go Behind The Scenes of Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment’s “Sunday Candy” Video
The Social Experiment’s video for “Sunday Candy” (directed by Austin Vesely) is easily one of my favorites of the year. Hell, maybe even the past few years. A lot of time, energy and creativity went into it, and it’s hard to pull something of that caliber off in this day and age. Especially on an…
Video: Ric Jilla – Sweet James
Produced by Hajj Prime Ric Jill’s latest salutes some of the greats of the 90s — but on the low, though. Todd Shaw, Chad Butler and Marlon Jermaine Goodwin all get name-dropped here, but it’s deeper than rap. This joint knocks from beginning to end, and I think Sweet James Jones would even attest to…
Video: The Guys – Kush Cloud
Directed by Elevator More 4/20 fun, this time from The Guys, who leave a kush cloud in their path with the foggy new video for “Kush Cloud.” At least that’s what the forecast calls for. These two truly have different styles like that poster on your barber shop wall.
Check Out A Recap of Alex Wiley’s Trip to Paris
Alex Wiley, Euro Wiley to you, just returned from a trip across the pond to Europe for a nice little tour. Now that he’s back stateside he’s decided to share a recap of his Paris show which includes an interview and some nice behind the scenes footage. The clip comes courtesy of Parisian outlet, Jamin…