Chicago is….. “Dangerous! I’ve lost 11 of my homies in the last 3 weeks” (c) @da_g2420 #nobodyssmiling Last month we reported on Common’s plans for the cover art for his upcoming album, Nobody’s Smiling, which is due out July 22nd. Com decided to put together something extra special and meaningful for the cover, so he…
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Longshot f/ Psalm One – Put Em Up
Produced by TGIK Long’s Leak Series returns — this time he unveils a vaulted gem he created alongside Psalm Uno. Put ’em up, as in plural. Do it now. The Longshot: Leak Series returns with yet another Longshot gem. This time around he teams with good friend, tour mate, magnificent macaroni maker, the legendary Psalm…
Video: BFN f/ Turk & Frenchie – Shooters
Directed by Matias Purnell BFN from Bo Deal’s Klan joins forces with former Hot Boy, Young Turk, as well as BSM-repper Frenchie for this new one they’re calling “Shooters.”
Lupe Fiasco f/ Ty Dolla $ign – Next To It [No DJ/CDQ]
Produced by Ty Dolla $ign and Shafiq Husayn The No DJ/CDQ version of my favorite song of the moment finally emerges. This joint is too crazy, and that’s all that really needs to be said. Tetsuo & Youth due out later this summer. You’ll be able to buy this on Tuesday, June 24th via online retailers.
Video: Paris Beuller – Came Up
The Robot Panda Ayo he came up. What, what. Making it happen. Check out the latest video release from super talented producer/rapper Paris Beuller.
Video: Dave Chappelle Brings Out Kanye West At Radio City Music Hall
Stand-up comedians bringing out rappers is a real thing — and it’s awesome. Last night at the first of Dave Chappelle’s week-long run at Radio City Music Hall, he surprised the sold out crowd by bringing out Kanye West for “New Slaves.” Yeah, so fans definitely got their money’s worth. Plex
New EP: Nicholaus Kane – Cool Reincarnated
Former Ivy League front man blesses us with his long awaited project, Cool Reincarnated. This album was a long time coming, so do take your time with it. Seven new tracks of that effortless summertime shit from Nick Kane. Cool out below.
DBM Unleashes ‘The Winner’s Circle’ S/S2014 Collection
A few weeks back, Dope.Boy.Magic, better known as DBM, pulled off one of the dopest guerilla-style events the Chicago fashion scene has ever scene, with an outdoor fashion show. No permits, no fancy set-up, no pricey runways. Just type-genius grassroots marketing. Fast cars, beautiful women, blunts — you know, all the finer things in life. All…
Video: Leoski D – Goin In
Directed by Alvin Elmore Leoski goes all the way in with this new video from his City Of Da Savage mixtape. Leo’s been on a short hiatus but is back to reclaim what’s rightfully his. Go in with “Goin In” above.
Video: Ballout – #FreeWeed
Glo Gang rapper, Ballout, heads to the local dispensary to dish out some freebies. Better take a number and hope there’s some left by the time you arrive. The donation nation lives above.