Directed by Kenneth Hines & Rita Lee “Pesos” is the next single from AAU’s acclaimed Loyalty Is Royalty album. Here we have an appetizer until the full course is served. Save your pesos for that one.
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New Ara – Hoodie Weather
With fall in full effect, it was only right that someone cut an ode to the season, that being New Ara’s “Hoodie Weather.” Ara takes the task and goes in over the “Diced Pineapples” beat. Look for the accompanying video in the next few weeks. Zip it up. HOODIE WEATHER-NEW A
Stash P f/ Mikey Dollaz (of M.I.C.) – Game
The Eastside and Westside connect with Stash P and Mikey D colliding for an ode to “Game,” produced by Rozart. Stash’s new project, Left Section, is on the way.
Video: Kelsey & Chance The Rapper On Kiss 103.5
Local singer Kelsey, and Chicago rap attacker Chance The Rapper recently hit Kiss 103.5 to promote their new record “Out Of Sight,” and talk about their fledging careers. Check out the footage of their interview above.
WWNNN – Just Stop
Mic V, Sin, & J.Bruce b.k.a. as WWNNN are back at with a new single entitled “Just Stop,” which is a shot at bum rappers around the world. There are millions of aspiring emcees across the globe, and the WWNNN collective urges them to just stop and kick rocks — among other things.
Chicago Author Kevin Coval To Release Chief Keef Poetry Book
There’s no denying that Chief Keef is everywhere right now — and a local author has decided to look deeper into the phenomenon. Chicago poet, activist and teacher, Kevin Coval is set to release his book, More Shit That Chief Keef Don’t Like, in October via Haymarket Books. The book is a collection of poetry composed by Coval…
Video: VISUAL – Me and The Boyz
This is the final leak to VISUAL’s Hello Hip Hop mixtape that drops October 17th. On this one, Vis and the boys hit Chicago and Detroit to show how they do. Download the Mp3 here.
FSD Turns 5
Another one bites the dust. Today, Fake Shore Drive turns five years old. That’s at least 25 in dog internets years. And they said it wouldn’t last. But like we always do about this time, we’d like to thank our loyal readers, supporters, fans, link-tweeters, Facebook-sharers, criticizers, commenters, haters and gospel spreaders. We also have…
Pics: D. Rose 3 ‘Chicago Fire’ Colorway
The D. Rose 3’s have only been out less than a week and adidas is already rolling out new colorways — and these could be their dopest yet. Dubbed the ‘Chicago Fire’ colorway, these eye-catching joints are inspired not by the great Chi fire but instead the firemen who protect the city. Fire, right? The…
Video: Jitt f/ Chandler London & Jon Content – Homecoming
Jitt, Chandler and Content — they’re coming home again. However, on “Homecoming” home is not where the hook is. But who needs one? Shout out to Jugrnaut, whose currently sold out CHGO 312 cap is featured throughout the video.