A very reliable Chicago source has just alerted me that Shyne’s first single will be dropping next Tuesday and will be produced by Chicago producer LP a.k.a L-Peezy. I’m also told Shyne has picked beats for his album from three of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers. Working on more official details now.
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Video: Freddie Gibbs Freestyle on 89.5 Vocalo
“Yeah muthafucka, I can’t curse” While on Chicago’s Vocalo Radio a few weeks back, Freddie was challenged to kick a freestyle without cursing. Can he ride and abide by these stipulations? Watch to find out and get those edit buttons ready when Gibbs is in the building.
The FSD Tumbles Of The Week
The New TWISTA album “KAMAKAZEE” Coming Spring 1999 Winter 2004 Where can I find the Shock The World album? I’ve got rewards. I figured some of you Hip-Hop nostalgics would enjoy a handful of “throwback” Chicago posts I did over on my Tumblr page this week. I was able to round up old goodies from the likes…
Video: Reno Chinati Live @ Sub-T
Last week Cormega was in town for a show at Sub-T that no one had the courtesy to tell me about. Seriously, where they do that at? Anyhoo, also on the bill was Reno Chinati who warmed things up for Mega Montana. Midwest Live was on hand to film. Says some in Reno’s camp who…
Stills: Freddie Gibbs – The Ghetto [Video]
Here we have a few stills from Gangsta Gibbs’ upcoming video for “The Ghetto”, which was directed by Brandon “N2ition” Riley and was filmed just two weeks ago. The video will be premiering very shorty, so stay tuned for more details on when and where. Str8 Killa, No Filla coming soon. Previously: Freddie Gibbs –…
Video: Coodie & Chike Talk Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C” Video
MTV News recently caught up with Coodie & Chike for an in-depth interview, and the first topic is the ever-elusive Jay Electronica’ “Exhibit C” video. As you know, Coodie is from Chicago, but Chike is from hails from Jay’s hometown of New Orleans, so it’s a no-brainer that they link for the video. In case…
Jay iLLa feat. Mikkey Halsted, Rhymefest, Juice & Twone Gabz – Revenge (Nascent & QB Remix)
Jay iLLa’s mixtape classic gets the remix treatment over some Nascent and QB production. I know a handful of people were a little salty that the first time they heard these four on a track together it was over an old industry beat. Well, close your eyes and imagine this this your first dance with…
Video: Co-Still – Mucho Dinero
Co’s really been burning up the airwaves and the internets as of late. Here’s his latest video, directed by the good folks at Status TV. Sidenote: It appears Co prefers a PC to a Mac
Yung Berg – Best Friends
Here’s the latest leak from Yung’in, who has been dropping new music at a feverish pace lately. Here’s a new “creepin-with-my-girlfriend’s-BFF” joint. I also have a handful of new Berg songs that I’ll be posting shortly. Yung Berg – Best Friends
V.I.R.U. – Taking Care of Business (Prod. by O-Zone)
V.I.R.U. Love. Off the album Taking Care of Business V.I.R.U. – Taking Care of Business (Prod. by O-Zone) Sidenote: Dude should redo this joint. Get it?