Directed by JEROME D One of Chicago’s dopest talents, BJ The Chicago Kid, pays homage to “King Heroin” by James Brown with this new visual endeavor you see above. Can we get a new BJ project already? He’s been heating up recently, seemingly dropping new content weekly, so it seems that something new is on…
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The Kickdrums f/ Frank Leone – Thinking Out Loud
OG Mattress Co. linked with The Kickdrums to remix and rework a handful of joints, and package them together as a new EP. It’s chock full of solid collabos with a wide array of artists, with one of them being Frank Leone. You can hear what the Kicks and Frankie put together below. The project…
MC Lyte f/ Common – Dear John
Produced by Loubox Two certified legends connect for this rap game “Dear John” letter. Common and MC Lyte, with some assistance from 10Beats, bring their a-game on “Dear John,” which serves as the first leak from MC Lyte’s #EducateOURMen, a scholarship initiative of her Hip Hop Sisters Foundation. Good music for a great cause. You…
FSD Giveaway: Troy Ave @ Reggies – Thursday 9/11
On Thursday, September 11th, Troy Ave and the BSB crew descend on Chi City for the Money, Powderrr, Respect Tour. They’ll be hitting Reggies for an 18+ show, with doors opening at 7:30pm. Tickets are currently $15 pre-sale and $20 at door. They’re still for sale right here, so buy now and arrive early. However,…
Video: Sir Michael Rocks f/ Pouya & Robb Banks – Kill Switch
Directed by Roberto Mario Banco Popular returns with another new banger from Banco — this one featuring Pouya and Robb Banks. They flick the kill switch and shit gets real on this one. Watch them kill it above. Banco is available right now.
Dorsey Kydd – Psychotic
After some time off, Dorsey Kydd returns with some new fire. Here he goes psycho over this dope HB backdrop. “Psychotic” is sure to leave you in psychosis. Grab that straight-jacket and enter the padded room below.
Psalm One, ShowYouSuck, Hood Internet Headed On European Tour
Good news for our friends across the pond: the Chi is headed overseas for a takeover tour of sorts. Starting on September 26th, Hologram Kizzie (a.k.a. Psalm One), ShowYouSuck, The Hood Internet, Auggie The 9th and Fluffy embark on the #ChicagoTakeover Tour, which hits France, the UK, as well as select dates in the Midwest….
Global Gangsters f/ Freeway – On The Corner
Two of the original Roc Boys, Freeway and Memphis Bleek, were in the Chi last night for a show at The Shrine. And while in the city, Philly Freezer made magic happen alongside Jo Jo Capone and the Global Gangsters. The result? This super fire new track titled “On The Corner.” Whether you’re on them,…
Video: Mpulse – Tired Of Bein’ Broke
Directed by The Loafers. Produced by Ill Brown. Mpulse, along with most of us, doesn’t like to dream about getting paid. So he makes his dreams a reality with “Tired Of Bein’ Broke,” a poke at the world of rap and how hard it is to make an honest buck in this music biz. He’s…
Video: Lil Herb x Trillzee – Remember The Eastside
Herb connects with Pittsburgh emcee Trillzee for this dope Nate Dogg-sampled joint, “Remember The Eastside.” Nobody does it better, indeed.