Last night at Sawtooth Lounge in Chicago, Hennessy V.S. proudly partnered with Power 92 to host an intimate listening party for Trey’s new album, Trigga, which is available in stores and online today. The event was hosted by Power 92’s Tone Kapone, and included an exclusive one-on-one interview between Tone and Trey, and at the…
Author: Andrew Barber
New Album: Pavy – R.O.M.E.
The Roman Empire is alive and well on this new mixtape from the rap game Caesar. The Roman dictator Pavy now presides over the rap game, and today he rules over his enemies with R.O.M.E. The 14 track opus includes all new music featuring the likes of BJ The Chicago Kid, Paris Beuller, TreStyle, C….
Video: R. Kelly Sings For Carmelo Anthony To Come To Chicago
Last weekend, Kells brought it back to Chicago to perform at WGCI’s Summer Jam at the United Center. After his performance he sat down with Tony Sco and Nina Chantele of the Morning Riot for a candid and rare interview. In the sit-down he discusses his daughter and the “transgender” rumors and how it feels to…
Video: The Making Of Common’s “Kingdom”
The promo trail continues for Com’s new album, Nobody’s Smiling, as today his camp unleashes the ‘making of’ video for his new single “Kingdom.” Com talks about hearing the sample via No ID (who produced the track), and then taking the beat back to Chicago to record at the famed Hinge Studios. Common also recruited…
Jhene Aiko f/ Cocaine 80s – To Love & Die
With No ID’s band backing, Ms. Aiko drops her brand new Def Jam/Artium single “To Love & Die.” You like? You buy. Do it now.
Chris Cap f/ Henny B & Just Chris – Dream Team
Produced by King Mickey Chris Cap assembles his own version of the 1992 USA Olympic squad for his latest release, “Dream Team.” Henny B and Just Chris assist the tag team of Chris Cap and King Mick here. It’s a family affair you’ve only dreamed of. Cap’s new EP is due out this summer.
Common Unveils ‘Nobody’s Smiling’ Artwork Featuring G Count & King Louie
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…
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.