It’s been a long time coming, and after a few years and numerous requests, two of the original Illstate Assassins are back at it. These guys have a lot of history together, so it’s nice to see them return to the lab. Heck, they were even nice enough to let SC handle the production duties. Weee straight. Cayex Illah…
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Video: Sly Polaroid x Nascent In The Studio
Directed by Brandon “N2ition” Riley A quick clip of Chicago-producer Nascent in the studio with Sly P. Hopefully, these two were able to bang out a handful of tracks while in the Lion’s Den. If you haven’t checked out Sly’s most recent mixtape, Honor Me, you might want to do that now.
Onis – Never That
Did Onis open a 1950s-inspired diner? Nah, never that. Another crisp release from Stay Humble representer ONIS off of his upcoming project “ONIS LIVING” due in the Spring. The track was produced by Moss, check it out and download below. Onis Never That Onis – Never That
Bennie Franks feat. Turtle Banxx – Gangsta N Hustla
Franks & Banxx return under the Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigga Tha Gambla act. Kind of. Look for this joint to appear on Bennie’s Before I Bow Out project. Is this the end? Bennie Franks GANGSTA N HUSTLA Bennie Franks feat. Turtle Banxx – Gangsta N Hustla
F.A.B.L.E. – Jack & The Beanstalk
*Insert corny Fee Fi Fo Fum joke here* New F.A.B. produced by the late great Projeck. Fable – Jack and the Beanstalk 1 F.A.B.L.E. – Jack & The Beanstalk
Video: Ludacris & GLC Talk Conjure
FACT: Chicago is Conjure’s top market. Ludacris was recently in the Go showing his appreciation by doing a bottle signing at Kenwood Liquors, and GLC was on hand to talk shop and embrace his concept. Video courtesy of UGTV
Video: Mic Terror – Hiooo
Directed by Kameo Did It Chicago’s new video king drops two new clips in one day? This can’t be life. This joint is very dope. “Hiooo” has been a Chicago staple for quite some time, so I’m glad it’s finally getting the proper video treatment. It will also be added into rotation on MTV shortly,…
L.E.P. Bogus Boys Offered Deals by Sony & Warner Bros
After all of their recent successes, XXL.com is reporting that the Bogus Boys are currently being courted by Sony, Warner Bros. and E1, among others. They also told XXL that they have a new album on the way, entitled Now or Neva. Things are looking up for the collective with the frowny face logo. “The…
Video: Freddie Gibbs – The Coldest
My favorite track off Gangsta Gibbs’ Str8 Killa EP gets the video treatment (sort of), with an in studio performance of “The Coldest”, featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. No BJ? No problem. Ayo! I still think they need an official clip for this shot in a meat locker, but that’s just me. DGB
Video: Anton Genius – Genius
Directed by Anton Genius Off his recently released EP, Genius, which can be purchased here.