Directed by Jean Deaux, shot by David Okolo Smino’s blkswn album is easily one of the best of 2017. You can debate me on that one if you want, but I’m fairly certain most agree. It’s one of my personal favorites for sure, and I’m excited to see all the success that’s coming from it….
Author: Andrew Barber
Listen to Qari’s new self-produced joint “This Too Shall Pass”
My late Grandmother always used to tell me “This Too Shall Pass” whenever something bad happened. She was right, though. Life goes on. That said, yesterday Qari was in the lab cooking up all day, and this is what he came up with. Impressive. Listen to his spacey new self-produced release below.
K’Valentine links with Styles P for “Soul Searchin”
Produced by J. Lbs Recently, K’Valentine has been rubbing shoulders with a couple of hip-hop’s legends, namely Styles P and Talib Kweli. In fact, she was just on Kweli and P’s The 7 Tour, which wrapped in Mid-February and criss-crossed across the US. Fresh off tour, K plans to release her official debut album, Here for…
Femdot, Joseph Chillams & UG Vavy join Sunny Woodz on “Underdog”
Produced by Zen Zan If you know one thing about Andrew Barber (yes I’m speaking in third person), it’s that I’m a staunch support of the underdog. Always have been, always will be. I have receipts, but I don’t need to pull them out. You get the idea. That’s why I’m always so excited about…
Griffen returns with “Pinot Grigio”
Some of that new raw data from the Griff. Press play, drank. Drown yourself in the message, drank. It’s a true glass full, and if it doesn’t hit you on the first round, then I suggest you belly up and order another. Soak up the “Pinot Grigio” below. Mz Prize and Deka Derse assist.
Waterr & Maja 7th connect for “Todas Las Noches”
Producer Maja 7th has connected with emcee Waterr for some new school boom-bap on the soulful “Todas Las Noches.” This joint slaps very hard, and Waterr handles his on the verbals. Don’t lose focus, press play down under.
Listen to Playboi Carti & G Herbo’s insane new collabo “Juice”
Produced by Honorable C-Note. Picture by LVTRToinne. Whoooooa. I didn’t see this coming, but it all makes sense (I see you Dash!) Playboi Carti and G Herbo on the same track? Man, listen. I’m not sure the people are ready for this one. It’s definitely a major pairing for the new generation, and a clash…
Check out Noname’s Tiny Desk Concert for NPR
Noname is super popping right now. You probably knew that already, however. And if you’re an artist deserving enough to land a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, then you’re really super popping. Duh. Well today, the good people at NPR just released Noname’s 15-minute set, which features the Chicago star performing a medley of “Diddy Bop,” “Yesterday,”…
Watch Lone Springs a short film by Cole Bennett starring Femdot, Warhol.SS, King Louie, Taylor Bennett & More
Director extraordinaire, Cole Bennett, emerges with his first-ever shot film titled Lone Springs, featuring some of Chicago’s best and brightest talents. The movie stars the homie Femdot (getting that leading man status), and features appearances from the likes of Twista, Warhol.SS, Taylor Bennett, King Louie, Supa Bwe, Famous Dex, Saint Millie and others. I’m sure…
Watch “Knowledge Flow” the new video for HighLife Dre produced by Vic Spencer
Directed by Mani and J Fresh off the release of his latest project, HighEndLuxuryTrapArt, the man known as HighLife Dre drops the video for his great “Knowledge Flow” produced by Vic Spencer, who is now dabbling in the production side of things. We hope this isn’t just a one-time thing, because the V-I-C snapped. This was…