Out of nowhere, storied Chicago singer, Johnny P, has dropped a new project. At 14 tracks deep, Sing My Story features some new joints as well as a handful that you might already be familiar with. Traxster, Twista, Do or Die, Young Buck and others show up to compliment the luscious vocals of the one-time…
Author: Andrew Barber
Brian Fresco – Slick Rick
Produced by DJ Kenn Wow, Fresco and DJ Kenn? On the same track? Is this for real? And it’s titled after the arguable G.O.A.T. of rap? Slick Rick The Ruler would be proud. This one is most definitely slicker than Rick is. Save Moola and DJ Kenn All or Nothing is something I’ve been waiting…
What’s Life on the Road with Mick Jenkins Like? Find Out Here
Directed by Bryan Allen Lamb Mick just concluded his North American tour, closing out in his home city of Chicago. In episode five of his tour recap, it chronicles the last leg of his domestic journey and showed just how crazy things are for him when he returns home. Next stop? Europe. “A standing man…
New Project: Bernie Levv – The Golden Hour
Bernie caps off an impressive 2015 with this brand new eight song project titled Golden Hour. And right now is the power hour, so be sure to stream it, download it and share with your friends. Bernie handles most of the heavy lifting, while producers Netherfriends, Carter Lang, CarL and Drummy all show up to…
Giftz – Doubt That
Produced by C-Sick Giftz is one of the best spitters in the Chi, and there’s no doubt about that. Any doubt should be alleviated, however, with this new C-Sick produced heater titled “Doubt That.” Will you hear something better today? I “Doubt That.” It’s filled with Giftz’ patented brand of street sagas and block tales….
Snakehips f/ Chance The Rapper & Tinashe – All My Friends
London-based producers Snakehips were able to snag Chano and Tinashe for their latest release “All My Friends.” It’s a super fresh new single — which sounds vastly different than I expectedly. All of your friends will love it. Especially the fly sung/rapt verse from Chance.
Video: Kit – Insomniac Freestyle
Kit currently resides in Los Angeles, but ain’t a damn thing changed, as the Midwest native keeps his Insomniac crew pumping with this new freestyle video shot by Elevator. The track was produced by millieyonair and RellGotBeatz, and it’s just a quick freestyle to hold you over until his Lownt Tape drops later this year. Stay…
Hebru Brantley Partners with Jordan Brand for New Sneaker
They’re here. Chicago art icon Hebru Brantley has announced that he’s partnered with Jordan Brand for this very exclusive release of Carlmelo Anthony M11s. The shoe has been in the works for quite some time now, and pictures of the shoe have been surfaced via Hebru and Carmelo’s Instagram pages, as well as some exclusive first looks…
The Weeknd Drops Video for Eminem Remix of “The Hills”
The Weeknd can’t lose with this record. And after five weeks at #1 atop the Billboard charts, the Mano-produced monster gets a virtual reality video for the official Eminem Remix. Gasoline on the fire, my friends. A big congrats to Mano and Weeknd for pushing this song to record breaking heights. You can read more about its…
Tekitha & The Collective f/ The Boy Illinois – Labor of Love
Produced by Jeff “Joneszilla” Jones Legendary Wu-Tang songstress Tekitha has formed a Collective and for her first single, “Labor of Love,” she’s recruited Chicago’s own The Boy Illinois. She might call it a labor of love, but I’m most definitely loving what they put together here. The great Joneszilla from the Chi crafted the backdrop….