Chance The Rapper is encouraging young people to vote, and today he takes it a step further by hosting the #ParadeToThePolls event on behalf of his Social Works non-profit. The event boasts performances from Eryn Allen Kane, Malcolm London, Taylor Bennett and a number of other surprise guests. It’s going down at Grant Park until 7p…
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The Blended Babies connect with Ro James for “Stone Cole Killah”
Congrats are in order for our homies, the Blended Babies, as their “Eagle Moon” instrumental just hit one million plays on Spotify — no easy feat. In honor of this milestone, the duo decided to cut loose a brand new joint featuring frequent collaborator, Ro James. This one is called “Stone Cole Killah” and is…
Watch GLC’s eye-opening video for “Nixon & Reagan (Working for Satan)”
Tomorrow is one of the most important elections of our generation. In fact, it could be the most important. It’s imperative that you go out and vote — if anything — to decide what kind of country you want to live in. But is it as cut and dry as everyone is making it out…
J.R. Donato & Playboi Carti connect for “Word To Yams”
Chicago’s Taylor Gang don dada, J.R. Donato, connects with the young legend Playboi Carti for his latest release, “Word To Yams.” Definitely gotta send a big R.I.P. to the homie Yams — a true supporter of Chicago and FSD. He is missed. Donato and Carti give it up to the late, great music industry titan…
Rico Recklezz holds nothing back in “No Talking” video
Directed by Laka Films Rico Recklezz has definitely had an interesting 2016, and he keeps interest at an all time high with his brand new video for “No Talking.” In the clips, he has harsh words for Soulja Boy, seemingly in response to his beef with Lil Yachty (which I thought was squashed). Apparently, Soulja…
Listen to Payroll Giovanni’s new ‘Sosa Dreamz’ project
Up and out of the blue, arguably my favorite rapper, Payroll Giovanni, dropped a surprise full length project, Sosa Dreamz. This comes just seven months after the release of his brilliant collabo project with producer Cardo, Big Bossin’ Vol. 1. I knew Pay had new music coming, but I didn’t know it was coming this…
G Herbo talks attending World Series, Chicago street life & more on Breakfast Club
While in NYC this week, G Herbo was a guest on The Breakfast Club, after being one of the more requested guests in recent memory (per Charlamagne). Herb spoke about attending game 4 of the world series last week, being a Cubs and Sox fan, working with Nicki Minaj, the Chicago street life, the election…
Stream Common’s new album ‘Black America Again’
Common’s 11th album, Black America Again, is here and arrives at the perfect moment — a very crucial time in America. The people are in unrest. From police brutality to a polarizing election, it’s a trying time for the United States. And Common steps up the plate and uses his platform to speak for Black…
Watch Monster Mike’s great “Dopamine” video featuring Sydny August
Produced by Linus x Kishie While they’ve only done a couple of clips I’ve seen, A Dad’s New Boyfriend Productions are quickly becoming my favorite new directors. You may recall they did Nina Tech’s instant classic “Nina Knapsack” and today they return with the monster man, Monster Mike and his “Dopamine” single. The video is…
UGG’s taps Vic Mensa as official brand ambassador
Congrats are in order for Vic Mensa, who was just named as the official brand ambassador for UGG’s. In association with Footaction, the Chicago star is the face of their new Fall campaign which hits select stores this month. Of the partnership, Vic stated: “I like where the UGG brand is going,” said Vic Mensa….