Photos by KIRILL WAS HERE Yesterday, world-renowned artist and designer Shepard Fairey kicked off his extended weekend in Chicago as part of the launch of his new limited edition Hennessy V.S. Limited bottle — and Lollapalooza, of course. The event was held at Shepard’s new weekend-long pop-up art gallery, Art Alliance: The Provocateurs, which opened…
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White Gzus – Top
Produced by 808 Mafia White Gzus are set to shoot straight to the top, with this new one titled “Top.” Top of the pops, ya’heard. This production courtesy of 808 mafia is super slammin’. Top down, top back, top of the mornin’ to ya. All of that. Check it out below. Stackin & Mackin available…
Chance The Rapper Covers The Chicago Reader
Cover boy Chano is back again with this week’s B-Side cover of the Chicago Reader. He’s one of Lollapalooza’s major players this year, so it’s only right they bring him back to the frontpage for this year’s festivities. Head over there to check out their full rundown of the happenings in Chicago this weekend. See…
$tacks – BAE
Produced by Pearlie Fontane Young $tacks dedicates this one to all the “BAES” out there. Gather ’round and listen to your new anthem.
Cap 1 – Hot N**** [Caviar Mix]
A DJ Smallz exclusive Okay, so Bobby Shmurda’s current viral sensation “Hot N****” is currently setting the world ablaze (no seriously), so it’s only right that Cap take a stab at it with his own rendition. They made it a hot dance, Cap made it a hot song. Check it out below.
Video: Matti Baybee – #WCW
Directed by Hued Productions As Woman Crush Wednesday comes to a close, Matti Baybee gets it in one last time with an ode to his number one lady with “#WCW.” And no, we’re not talking wrestling. This joint features a guest-starring role from Bad Girls Club star Jada Cacchilli. A perfect way to close out…
Video: TreStyle f/ Pavy – My Team
Directed by Render Time Comrades TreStyle and Pavy collide for this anthem dedicated to their team. Their squad. Their posse. Their crew. Whatever you wanna call it, just don’t call it weak. Then you gotta answer. Check out their visual offering above.
Martin $ky – MIRRORS
Produced by Martin $ky. Mr. Martin $ky drops off something new that further proves why he’s one of the top recruits in the new Chi class. Here he unleashes “MIRRORS” an inner-look into himself. The man in the mirror? Nah, the Martin in the mirror. Off his EVERYWHERE BUT HERE EP, due out this fall….
Video: “The One Minute Show” With John Monopoly
The premise behind this new Mass Appeal interview/video is segment is pretty funny, but dude hits Monop with the on-camera curve before the getting even gets good. Thankfully though, there’s a full accompanying interview that lives on the page where Monop talks about his latest ventures, including working with Dreezy. A: I know we cut…
Video: 1-2-1 w/ Common & Jeff Staple
This is dope. Jeff Staple is the founder/owner/bossman of Staple Design, Staple Clothing and the Reed Space in NYC. If you’re ever in the LES I highly suggest you check it out — I drop by just about every time I’m in the Big Apple. Anyhoo, 15 years ago Jeff Staple actually designed the artwork…