Co-hosted by DJ Trey Slugo unleashes his eighth (count ’em!) installment of his Respect My Grine mixtape series. The project is an astonishing 33 tracks long, and features some of the best and brightest artists the Chi has to offer, spanning from every corner of the city. His Block Club crew is represented as well….
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Video: Rello – Role Playing
Know your role. Rello tells you to play yours in his latest clip. His Creative Minds & Goals drops on Halloween 2012.
Video: Yale Lucciani – Real
Directed by Seuss Leroy Something real from Mr. Ivy League himself, Yale Lucciani.
Visual – Pimps Don’t Run
Ever seen a pimp run? I can’t say I’ve ever had the pleasure. But Vis gets deeper than pimpology, as he uses this as a metaphor for people on front street. Visual’s Hello Hip-Hop project is due out October 17. Don’t run from that one.
Video: Kendrick Lamar Returns To The Morning Riot
Early this morning, fresh off his nearly sold out set at the Congress Theater, Kendrick dropped by 107.5 WGCI’s The Morning Riot. He talks about artists he wants to work with, celebrity women he wants to get at and the “old vs. new” issues in hip hop.
Mixtape: Roy Kinsey – R.O.Y.
Roy Kinsey a.k.a. R.O.Y. a.k.a. Rookie of the Year, drops off his latest release, largely produced by Nick Castle. LP, Doc Ill and others also show up to contribute to the event. Seven new tracks for your listening pleasure below.
New EP: Kamilah Sumner – The Warning
Prior to the release of her Life & Love album, which drops on 10/1, Kamilah lets off a warning shot with The Warning EP. Three songs over choice industry beats, to serve as an appetizer for the main corse that impacts next week. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link — you’ve been warned.
Butta Da Prince – My Go
Butta puts the city on his back with his latest entitled “My Go.” Da Prince name checks all of Chi’s rap legends, and proclaims that the city is his. He bigs them up, but he wants the torch. Look for the accompanying video to drop soon. D My Go
Video: Nigerian Goozy – Drown
Directed by Clark Airlines TCU-affiliate, Nigerian Goozy, let’s loose his latest clip that deals with love crimes. This one here is a battle of the sexes, and someone loses in a major way.
EMP DASME f/ Gzus Piece – Trill A$$ N****
Two of the trillest, EMP and Gzus Piece, collide for this new collabo entitled, “Trill A$$ N****.” Treated Crew and BHG connect. Yeah, this joint goes. Both Gzus and EMP are killing everything that moves right now. Trill A$$ Nigga ft Gzus Piece (1)