Produced by Hearon Trackz OMG at Ty Money. I’ve been warning you guys for a long time, and thankfully now the rest of the world is starting to pay attention. You’re late, but what else is new. But never mind that, Ty and frequent collaborator, Hearon Trackz, have a few joints in the can that…
Author: Andrew Barber
The HoodGeekz – I Get The Cash
The HoodGeekz get down with the homie Sonny Digital for “I Get The Cash,” a thumper from their forthcoming album due out next year. The cash? They get to it. Do you? Maybe you’ll be inspired after listening to the track below.
Video: Keith James f/ Jeremih – Running Back
Check out the dope new animated video for Keith James and Jeremih’s holiday record “Running Back.” The art direction on this is too fly, so you should expect to run back “Running Back” a few times. Be sure to grab Keith’s Funk Christmas, Pt. 1 EP right here, right now.
Video: Pinqy Ring – Where Do We Go From Here?
Chicago artist Pinqy Ring linked up with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Services (or DCASE) for a powerful look into the City of Chicago. If this clip doesn’t get dialogue started, I’m not sure what will. A city so readily identified as “Chiraq” is a city that needs immediate help, and…
New Project: Gritts x Maja 7th – Wishing Well
Producer Maja 7th, and vocalist Gritts have been friends for over 20 years. And the two Anderson, IN natives give us a project 20 years in the making — the three song EP titled, Wishing Well. You gotta wish them well, for this one. They started in the band room together in middle school, now…
New Project: Helios Hussain – Views From 6 Mile
Straight outta the D comes Helios Hussain, who is out to rep the streets of the 313 and show a darker side of the city with Views From 6 Mile. The streets of the Motor City are grimy, and Views From 6 Mile embodies the pavement and poverty stricken sections. The texture of the music…
Akenya – Disappear
Some new heat that the homie Malcolm London just put me onto. You’ve likely heard Akenya before, as she’s leant her vocals to other artists such as Chance the Rapper, Noname Gypsy, Saba, Mick Jenkins and Eryn Allen Kane. But now, she’s stepping into the world as a solo artist — as she rightfully should….
Caleb James – Time 2 Time
Produced by Caleb James, Ateam & Xtreme Does he ever cross your mind? Anytime? But nah, this isn’t Brian McKnight. It’s The Jones. And The Jones is back on his R&B ish. Today he brings us the rapt/sang track “Time 2 Time,” dedicated to your ex. Your favorite ex. Does she ever think about you?…
Watch Kanye West Accept the ‘Footwear News’ “Shoe of the Year” Award
Congrats are in order to Kanye West and Jon Wexler, both Chicago natives, for winning the Footwear News’ “Shoe of the Year” award last night. It’s no surprise that Kanye’s Yeezy Boost 350s were the most talked about and popular sneaker of the 2015, so the award is well deserved. Obviously. Kanye and Wex have…
Skooda Chose – Pass Ya
Chose isn’t looking at you dudes, he’s lookin’ past ya. And he plans to run laps around you with his return to form on “Pass Ya.” Skooda hasn’t missed a step on the M-I-C and is still sharp as a tack — and that’s actual facts. Listen to him get busy below the jump, and…