Something new from the pledge class master of The Fraternity, Pha’tal. “We Are Not Da Same” — and I couldn’t have said that any better. We really aren’t the same. Neither is Pha. Why? Find out below. Check back next Tuesday for another new drop.
Author: Andrew Barber
Rocky Diamonds – Jumpman (Freestyle)
You can truly check the temperature of a hit record by seeing just how many people jump on it to freestyle. Well, you can add “Jumpman” to that category, because so many heavy hitters have jumped on it to make their own version. Today, Rocky Diamonds throws his hat in the ring with his very…
Twista, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Da Brat, Crucial Conflict, Do or Die & Chingy Headline Midwest Legends Tour 2
Fans of Midwest rap can rejoice… On November 7th, many of the crowned kings (and queens) of Midwest rap will be under one roof for the Midwest Legends Chapter 2 concert. Taking place at the Olympic Theatre, this stacked lineup posts performances from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Twista, Da Brat, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict and Chingy….
The Twilite Tone f/ Common, King Louie & Lil Herb & More – Put The Guns Down
Directed By Andre Mayon Powerful music courtesy of Chicago Ideas Week. The group has been quietly working on this song and video for quite some time now and it’s finally come to fruition. The mission is simple: to curb the senseless and tragic gun violence plaguing the City of Chicago. And to help with that task…
Griffen – Economik Splendor
Produced by BIONIK Griff gets deep on this one. The latest release from his Reanimated project, “Economik Splendor,” finds Griffen tackling the prison industrial complex, by rapping from the perspective of a prison. Crazy. People love to complain about rap with no message, but here is some food for thought served up nicely from Griffen. We hope…
New Project: Bo Deal – Chicago Code 4
And you thought Bo Deal was retiring? Think again. He can’t leave rap alone, the game needs him. That’s pretty obvious, no? Today, Big Boss Bo gives us the fourth (gasp!) edition of his Chicago Code series. The album features 16 new tracks and work with London on da Track, Montana of 300, Ty Money,…
DJ Rude One f/ Your Old Droog – Mr. Goodbar
Produced by DJ Rude One Chicago hip-hop stalwart, DJ Rude One, returns to the boards after an extremely lengthy hiatus to give us his first project in 12 years, ONEderful. After spending a decade-plus DJing and working on other projects, the producer/DJ got the itch to record music again, and has been quietly working on…
Video: I.L Will f/ King Louie – Gang Sh*t
Produced by Dave The King. Directed By Rio. Mr. Tattz N Flattz, I.L Will, is back with a brand new video featuring the one and only King Louie. And they take it right back to the block. Watch them hold it down in the energetic visual rocking up top.
Video: DJ Khaled f/ Trey Songz, Future & Jeremih – You Mine
Get More: DJ Khaled, You Mine, Music, More Music Videos You smart. And you mine. The best of both worlds, honestly. This is one of two new joints DJ Khaled unveiled today from his forthcoming album, I Changed A Lot, due out on October 23rd.
Chance The Rapper Premieres A New Song + Teases New Mixtape at Austin City Limits
Chano is currently out on his Family Matters tour, and the first stop was Austin, TX for a show at Stubbs during ACL. Of course it was pure mayhem and cracked super hard, but during the madness Chance and the SoX squad premiered some new music. I feel like I’ve heard this joint before, but…