This just in: October ended two days ago. But that’s not gonna stop Fonz-E’s shine, as he lets loose his Octoberly EP in early November. Hey, I guess that’s still kind of Octoberly? Nonetheless, he’s here to rep for his 2008ighties crew with this new collection of tracks. Listen up and download below…
Author: Andrew Barber
New Album: Gemstones – Elephant In The Room
Since leaving Lupe’s First & Fifteenth label and retiring in 2009, Gemstones’ musical output has been spotty at best. In fact, Gems last release was On The Road To Glory: My Story which dropped in August of 2010. But despite going quiet for a few years, he’s been steadily working, crafting his latest opus, Elephant…
Chief Keef f/ Ballout – Dat Loud
After “Love Sosa” hit with a boom, Keef returns with Ballout in tow with “Dat Loud.” I doubt this one will end up on Finally Rich, but it definitely meshes with Keef’s new melodic sound. Turn it up loud. [Alt. link below]
Video: Kevin Coval on WTTW
Chicago poet/author and activist Kevin Coval was recently a guest on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to talk about local hip-hop as well as his poetry book inspired by Chief Keef entitled More Shit That Chief Keef Don’t Like. Instead of bashing, Kevin offers a different outlook on what’s happening. To purchase Kevin’s book click here, and to read more about More Shit…
Mixtape: KP & Ville – Finally Famous
Hosted by DJ Victoriouz & DJ Twin I’m On ENT presents the new project from Chi City spitters KP & Ville. Finally Famous features 12 new tracks, the bulk of which are produced by Young Chop. Chief Keef, Johnny May Cash, Mello Tha Guddaman and more assist on the features side of things. Get familiar…
R. Kelly ‘Trapped In The Closet’ Sing Along Coming To Big Screen
As the Black Friday premiere of Robert Kelly’s return to the Closet approaches, the madness over the series is hits a boiling point. If the hilarious IFC advertisements weren’t enough, Chicago’s Music Box theater has just announced that it will bring Trapped In The Closet to the big screen, complete with subtitles and a sing…
Video: Johnny May Cash – Codiene
One of my favorite records of the year, and one of my favorite Young Chop beats finally gets a video — but this is only a portion of it. Look for the full clip to drop in the near future, and don’t let the title deceive you — it’s a party record.
Video: L.C. – Check Me Out
Directed by Cold Hard Cold Hard of the legendary group, Crucial Conflict, showcases his son L.C.’s new video “Check Me Out.” Cold directed and executed the video, and as you can tell the apple didn’t fall from the tree. L.C. shares much of the energy that his Father displays. Check him out.
Video: Fonz-E Mak – Hitchhiker’s Guide
Directed by 2008ighties Off Mak’s 6:21 Theory mixtape that dropped last year. They “borrow” a DOOM beat for this one. Somebody pick him up.
Video: Leoski D f/ Alley Boy – Bout Dat Life
Directed by Dibent Leoski and DTE’s Alley Boy link for this new visual. You bout it?