Okay, for real this time. No more fake lists, or tiny font posters — this is the real deal. As far as hip-hop/urban goes, this is quite possibly the best lineup they’ve had since 2008. And yes, Outkast IS performing. Praise Gawd. Outkast, Eminem, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino, Vic Mensa, Iggy Azalea, Rich…
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Lee Woods f/ Noname Gypsy – Say My Name
Noname Gypsy lends an inspired verse to Lee Wood’s 2014 remake of the 1999 Destiny’s Child hit, “Say My Name.” Say it once, say it twice, say it thrice if you feel like it.
Machine Gun Kelly – State Of Mind
MGK dropped by DJ Whoo Kid’s The Whollywood Shuffle on Shade 45 this past Saturday, and gave him an exclusive when he approached the mic to rock over Cam’ron and Jay Z’s classic “Welcome to NYC” instrumental. This track — and the instrumental — never get old. Ever.
Lucki Ecks Added To ‘The Old Danny Brown Tour’
Congrats are in order for rising Chicago artist, Lucki Ecks, who has just been added as direct support for Danny Brown’s cross country jamboree, The Old Danny Brown Tour. Lucki will jump on the tour during its Midwest run, and you’ll be able to catch him in a city near you starting next month (April…
J.R. Donato – Couldn’t Wait
Produced by Paris Beuller J.R. Donato is Chicago’s resident Taylor Gang representer. And today he makes a big move, by dropping his official first single, “Couldn’t Wait,” which features powerhouse producer Paris Beuller behind the boards. This song is a statement piece, and is just a small taste of what you can expect from Donato’s…
Pugs Atomz f/ Awdazcate – #IridiumLife [Prod. by Araab Muzik]
From GLC to ZMoney to Pugs Atomz — you’ve seen Chicago clothing brand, Iridium, on many of the city’s finest. They even have a super swanky location on State Street. But they’ve been missing one important thing during their heat wave: a theme song. Well, today everything changes as Iridium flag-waver Pugs Atomz emerges with…
Jay Stonez – Valet
Produced by Supa Lo Beats Stonez has so many rides, he’s in more cars than your average valet. He’s not passing out tickets, though — he is the ticket. No tip necessary.
Video: Wheatie f/ Murph Watkins – Often
Directed by Triston H Designs A new video from Wheatie’s forthcoming Sham Shame mixtape. Murph Watkins shows up to aid and assist. Watch it early. Watch it often.
Video: Pavy – Caesar’s Birth
Directed by Joe Lewis & Bernie Villapando Pavy has a new project scheduled to drop this summer, which features production from Paris Beuller and Coop, and today he gives us the first offering with “Caesar’s Birth.” He’s out to conquer the game, so consider this one his theme song.
Video: Lil Durk – Don’t Understand Me
You cram to understand Durk, but you can’t. It’s above your paygrade. Take a walk in Durk’s shoes with his latest clip, “Don’t Understand Me” above. Signed To The Streets 2 coming soon.