Produced by Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper Featuring Stevie Wonder. Esperanza Spalding on bass. Scratches by J Rock. Strings by Patrick Warren and ad libs from Chuck D and MC Lyte. A few weeks back, Common dropped by Windy City Live to premiere a verse from his powerful new single “Black America Again” — which…
Author: Andrew Barber
Chance The Rapper Talks Family Life, Kanye’s New Project & Beyonce VMA Moment & More
Chance recently had a VIP party for Power 106 in Los Angeles prior to his LA show, where he sat down to talk about a slew of subjects. He spoke on family life, SNL, Kanye’s forthcoming project Good Ass Job (!!!), the infamous Beyonce VMA moment and more. It’s required viewing per usual. Magnificent Coloring Day…
Kweku Collins – Life Part 2
Kweku joined forces with DJBooth as part of their Tracked Out series, while out in NYC earlier this summer. “Life Part 2” is a track he built from scratch at Audiomack Studios. They filmed a short doc to accompany the very-dope track. As you know, Kweku has been a very busy man, and is about…
Video: Joey Purp f/ Chance The Rapper – Girls @
Produced by Knox Fortune. Directed by Weird Life Films. Today is a good day. Why, you ask? Because my favorite song from Purple’s iiiDrops project receives a video, that’s why. Now, when I first heard this record, Chance wasn’t even on it — and it still was the immediate standout for me on the album….
Helios Hussain – Nate Dogg
Produced by Chuck Inglish Two of Detroit’s finest, Chuck Inglish and his cuz Helios, bring g-funk back on “Nate Dogg” — their ode the greatest rap label of all time, Death Row Records. We celebrate the memory of Nate Dogg daily, so it’s nice to hear these two pay homage to the greatest hookman of our generation….
Video: Pavy – Love Life / The Walker
Directed by TPJ Pavy is back after some time off to deliver the people a vibrant split video for “Love Life” and “The Walker.” The Boot God takes it to the great outdoors for this one, finding himself on the ocean front as well as the ranch. Find you a man who can do both….
Mick Jenkins – Fall Through
Produced by Rascal & THEMpeople Mick’s new album, The Healing Component, drops this Friday, September 23rd. It’s been a long time coming, and those that’ve heard it have passed along nothing but rave reviews. Prior to unveiling the finished product, however, Mick took to Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show to premiere “Fall Through” —…
Video: ZMoney – Westside
Directed by Will Gates For his latest video, Z Moola takes it out West for “Westside” — the side of town he calls home. That’s his turf and you shall respect it. Watch his wild ride around his region below.
theWHOevers – Waiting Game
Chicago duo theWHOevers slow it down a little bit on their new release, “Waiting Game.” Yeah it’s some lite R&B flavors from Je$$e and Lloyd and we’re not mad about it at all. We’ve all had to play that waiting game in one form or another, so this one relates to all of us. R…
Meech – Tango
Produced by Mic Lee Today, Chicago artist Meech makes his FSD debut with the upbeat release, “Tango,” produced by Mic Lee. Shout out to Big Von on the assist. Do that “Tango” below.