Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by THEMPEOPLE and Kaytranada The Artful Dodger is a character from Charlie Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, who is best known for being skillful and cunning. Mick Jenkins is a rapper from Chicago, best known for his skillful flow and cunning wordplay. Everything is connected. #staywoke Check out Mick’s latest…
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Towkio and Joey Purps – Body Bags Freestyle
Produced by Smoko Ono While down in Austin for SXSW, Towkio and Purps got with DJ Booth/Audiomack for a studio session which lead to the freestyle track you can find below. Smoko Ono killed this beat — this joint absolutely slaps. There’s also an accompanying vide below. Get both now.
Snoh Aalegra – In Your River
Produced by Christian Rich Snoh is back with the second release from her Don’t Explain mini-album, which is due out on April 8th via Artium. Today’s release was produced by Chicago’s own Christian Rich, with some assistance from Badbadnotgood. Float on below.
Video: Bryan Ford f/ Pugs Atomz x Killah Priest & Awdazcate – FOHH
Produced by Bryan Ford Pugs’ band leader, Bryan Ford, put together this dope track/video called “FOHH” — which basically calls into question the Future of Hip-Hop. Where are we going? Where have we been? Well, he assembled the team of Killah Priest, Pugs Atomz and Awdazcate to tell it like it t.i. is. Apparently this…
Lud Foe – Rollz
A DJ Victoriouz Exclusive Lud Foe’s name has been ringing as of late, and rightfully so. He has a unique style — especially in the Chicago scene. So it’s no surprise that fans and tastemakers are starting to pay attention. Today, the rising artist links up with DJ Victoriouz to hit K.O.D and throw some…
Video: Lil Mouse – Take Somethin
Directed by Basik Da Kidd. Produced by XJ Beats. The city keeps on making it, and Mouse keeps on taking it. And today, he takes it a step further with the video for “Take Somethin.” Don’t be Mouse Myers’ next victim — stains will be hit. Check out the vide below.
New Project: Adamn Killa – Back 2 Ballin’
Adamn balls til he falls on his new release, Back 2 Ballin’, which features 13 new tracks alongside Blank Body, Shlomo, DJ Smokey and many more. There’s also a song called “Shawn Kemp” which is awesome for obvious reasons.
Sir Michael Rocks Announces ‘Populair 2’ & Drops “How Are You So Calm”
Good news for fans of Sir Michael Rocks — he’s dropping a brand new album in a matter of days — April 8th to be exact — and it’s the follow up to the very great Populair he dropped last year. This one is part deux and today he kicks his promo campaign into motion…
Watch Chance The Rapper Perform “Ultralight Beam” in NC
Chano was down in Raleigh, NC on Tuesday night for a run of shows in the Tarheel state. And during his set last night, he performed his Kanye West feature “Ultralight Beam” in front of the sold out crowd. As you can see, it was basically a spiritual moment for the artist and the fans,…
Angel Katz & Angelenah – Bitch Boo
Produced by Netherfriends Over a Netherfriends beat, Angel and Angel get real angelic over this hot cake called “Bitch Boo.” Are you under the bitchassness act? If you clicked the yes box, then this one isn’t for you. Check out the best of both Angels below.