Produced by Timbaland It’s MJ. The song is called Chicago. So we had to post it. Apparently this joint was recorded in 1999 and was intended for Mike’s 2001 album, Invincible. The track was subsequently placed on the shelf, where it was dusted off by Timbaland for the 2014. MJ’s posthumous project, Xscape, drops next…
Author: Andrew Barber
Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Lil Durk & Lil Bibby Land On 2014 XXL Freshmen Cover
We’ve been harping on this for years, and since the inception of FSD back in 2007, only one Chicago rapper has landed on XXL’s coveted Freshmen cover — and that was Lupe Fiasco all of the way back in 2008. Freddie Gibbs was featured on the 2010 cover, and while that’s close it still doesn’t…
Spenzo Covers True Star Magazine’s Music Issue
The covers featuring Chicago hip-hop’s brightest talent continue to roll out today, as Spenzo graces the cover of True Star Magazine’s ‘Chi City Music‘ edition. This issue in particular focuses on the emerging young talent in Chicago, and also has features on DLow, Jean Deaux and Lil Bibby. Be sure to pick up this issue…
Video: Mic Vic – All I Need
Directed by Point And Shoot. Produced by K.O. Crazy record. Crazy visual. Mic Vic, who was going by Eli Cano for a short period time, is back under the superior moniker of Mic Vic. And this evening he unleashes the drugged up video for “All I Need.” It’s 100% trippy, and you may have to…
Video: Add-2 – Iron Mic
Directed by Domi V. Produced by 9th Wonder. I was already digging this track, but the video here just upped the ante. Add kills it with the verbals, and the understated backdrop from 9th gives Add the easel he needs to paint the picture. Dead Presidents the movie is definitely a favorite of mine, so…
Video: The Boy Illinois – Jean Baptiste
Directed by Alvin Elmore You should already know about Illi’s Jean Baptiste mixtape, which dropped last year, which is named after the first resident of Chi City, Jean Baptiste DuSable. Today, Illi gives us the visual for the title track, which follows The Boy Illinois throughout his hometown of Chicago and explores some famed landmarks. He’s right…
Video: How Kanye Handles An Aspiring Rapper On The Street
. Some might call this kid a struggle rapper, but there’s no denying that he has balls of steel for approaching Yeezus on the streets of SoHo to spit some ‘hot fire’ for him. If you work in music in any capacity (blogging, producing, A&Ring, management, etc.) then you’ve no doubt been approached many ‘a…
Savo f/ Quavo G – Only Squad
Produced by Tyme GGOT2 is due out at Midnight. But to prep you one last time, Savo drops “Only Squad” with with squad comrade, Quavo G. And yes, the spawn of The Legendary Traxster has done it again. Check back for the main course tonight.
Video: Goody – All I Know
Directed by Jordan Howard. Edited by Verluxe. Produced by 1stFrom92. I like this joint. A lot, actually. It hit my radar last week, and I tacked it on to another post I drafted for Goody. I loved the sincerity in his vocals, and I especially loved the production. Thankfully, Goody had this video in the can,…
Video: Netherfriends – Uptown Boys [Artist Cut]
Directed by Peter Campanelli This weekend, I was lucky enough to catch a rare live set from Chicago artist Netherfriends — and I was more than impressed with what I witnessed. People have been telling me for quite some time that he’s amazing live, but I’d yet to see it for myself. Nether’s style is a…