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…
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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: 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,”…
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,…
Rockboy K9 f/ MPulse – Thank God For Hip-Hop
On January 28, Rockboy plans to release his Epic January project, just in time for the month to close out. On this new joint produced by J. Parker, Rock links with his comrade MPulse to give thanks to the love of their lives, Hip-Hop. Give thanks, indeed.
Video: Rockie Fresh – The Warnings
Directed by Ryan Snyder & SpiffTV. Produced by The Gift. Electric Highway drops in just a few hours, but until then, Rockie lets loose one final video. Heed his warnings and pay attention. Check back in a few hours for the drop of Electric Highway.
Video: Chief Keef: From Rags To Riches Documentary [Part 1]
Directed by DGainz As part of the growing #FreeSosa campaign, Chicago director extraordinaire DGainz is releasing a short-form documentary on Keef entitled From Rags To Riches. Gainz has literally been down with Keef since day one, and has endless footage of the young rapper’s journey from pauper to prince. This should be pretty entertaining. Check…