Money Makin’ Mikkey Season has returned… Produced entirely by The Legendary Traxster, MMM Season is finally upon us. This has been one of my most anticipated albums in a long time, so I can’t wait to dig in. Twista, King Louie, Lil Durk, BJ The Chicago Kid, Elijah Blake, Sly Polaroid and Tia London are…
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Video: King Louie – Val Venis [BTS] + NYC w/ Raekwon
As King L continues to blaze the promo trail for Dope & Shrimp, we catch some behind the scenes footage of his “Val Venis” video (shot on location in Chicago) as well as tour stops in Dallas and at Quad Studios in NYC with the Chef. Little did they know…
Video: Psalm One f/ Mikkey Halsted – Kids Right Now
Directed by APJ Films Today, Psalm One dropped her incredibly titled Child Support project, which is available for purchase on iTunes now. Psalm took money out of her own pocket to put the album together, which features kids she’s mentored and met from around the country. I’ll let her explain a bit further: I, Psalm…
New EP: Prob Cause – The Recipe Vol. 1
The latest from budding Chicago emcee Prob Cause. This EP features all new records from Prob, while Rockie Fresh, YP and Mic Terror all show up to complete the meal. In the age of microwaves and two minute singles, The Recipe E.P. is a return to the slow burn. The highly anticipated new E.P. from…
R. Kelly – Single Ladies [Feelin’ Single Remix]
Robert Kelly remixes his previously released single, Feelin’ Single, with the “Single Ladies (Remix).” That’s a lot of singles. The record is cool, but I’m going to need Kells to get back to the bump and grind stuff. We need that Black Panties stat. HHNM
Mixtape: Slugo – Respect My Grine Vol. 8
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….
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.