https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPkyCkV60k&feature=youtu.be&a Full time rapper and part time conspiracy theorist, Monster Mike, is back with some serious content, this time taking us back in time — to September 11th, 2001 to be exact. Mike takes us around town with what must be a handy cam (technology wasn’t what it is now, tbh). And truth be told, Mike…
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Liffy Stokes – Shaq Diesel
Shaq Diesel. But nah, Liffy isn’t referring to Shaquille O’Neal’s very first rap album, which produced his underrated classic, “I’m Outstanding.” No, Liffy is talking about another diesel entirely. Not jeans or sneakers, either. This is the latest release from Lif’s new album, Feed Da Streets, which drops this coming Friday. The project includes 23 new…
New Project: CORESH – HEVVY
Yo I was wondering where Dave Coresh has been. He was one of the most promising young emcees of the Chicago scene a few years ago, and then he vanished. Poof. Vamoose. Etc. Well, turns out he headed out West for Los Angeles (where else?) and has landed in a band that shares his moniker,…
Video: Goodbye Tomorrow – The Way
Goodbye Tomorrow dropped their exciting debut a few weeks back, and if you couldn’t tell from their rollout that they’re much different than anything else out right now, then you weren’t paying close enough attention. Screw Chicago, this stuff is solar. Seriously, these dudes are putting in that work right now, and continue to raise the…
Video: Celine Neon x Rapper Chicks – Vacation Time (Remix)
Directed by Danny Bittman Celine Neon is still one of my favorite names for a group ever. Hat tip for that one. Well, today they link up with another awesome collective, The Rapper Chicks, for the fun new video and song “Vacation Time (Remix.)” I need a vacation (word to Jeezy), and I know you…
Indy League [John Blu, DatBoyHot, BenOne, RioDezonero] – Bruce Leroy
A DJ V-Dub Exclusive The music industry is a crazy one. It’s a tough business. Things can change at a second’s notice — especially if you’re playing on the major label circuit. There’s ups and downs, for sure. But these four established Chi City artists are bucking the trend by starting a supergroup of sorts,…
Henny B f/ Vic Spencer – Complex
So Henny sends me this email: Vic & I blacked out at Complex & this happened…another cut from the “Hennessy & Alchemist” mixtape. Is this a double entendre? Because when Henny B is involved, there is blacking out in both the booth and from the booze. Got it? This is her latest leak from her Alchemist-influenced…
Twista – They Luv Dat
Produced by DJ Tight Mike Hurricane Twista continues to blow through the industry, as cut loose yet another freestyle. He’s calling this one “They Luv Dat.” How you love that?
Video: Longshot f/ Dem Atlas – No Matter What
This song was produced by Yung Diamond, and the beat is absolutely insane. Bravo, bravo, bravo. He chopped this one up like a true pro. Here, Longshot gets busy with Rhymesayers Entertainment’s Dem Atlas for the bouncy “No Matter What.” Exquisite lyricism from both emcees. This will land on Long’s upcoming mixtape, Black Chad Vol.1, due…
Westside Flee – Attitude Era
Produced New Dersey Beats I’m a child of the Attitude Era. I’m a student of the Attitude Era. And tonight, we’re taking it back to the Monday Night Wars. What side are you on? You Dubya C Dubya? Or rolling with RAW is WAR? You claiming nWo or DX? That’s a tough choice and was…