Good and evil. Heaven and hell. The yin and the yang. Lu and Ab explore both sides on this new unexpected leak titled “Thorns & Horns.” Some really great rapping takes place here. I mean really great. Lu’s dropped enough tracks as of late to put out a mixtape. Hopefully that’s what’s happening here. OS
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J-Rell f/ Add-2 MarVo, Dion Jetson, Yo-Dot, Esohel, Gadaman & Trey Dilla – Respect The Midwest
Producer J-Rell puts on for the middle of the map with this action packed eight minute track, featuring eight emcees from the best region in the business. J-Rell was able to nab Add-2 MarVo, Dion Jetson, Yo-Dot, Esohel, Gadaman and Trey Dilla, who jumped down to help complete this lyrically luscious track. All artists involved…
KiT – I Bop
Produced by by Dixie Hype The Holy one, Holy KIT, brings us a brand new joint, “I Bop.” And nah, this isn’t the type of bop song you’re expecting. Not even kinda. Don’t get curved off this curveball. Check it out below.
Caleb James – Honesty & Loyalty
Produced by Caleb James & Steve “Stone” Huff Caleb James joins forces with his Pops, Steve “Stone” Huff, for this brand new joint, “Honesty & Loyalty.” This is one of the songs Caleb played for me from his new project, The Jones 2.0, and was my favorite of the bunch. Glad he’s sharing with the…
Shawnna – War Ready [She-Mix]
With a song this sinister, it’s only right that Chicago’s first lady, Shawnna, put her spin on it. Here she takes down the Rick Ross and Young Jeezy collabo “War Ready,” and we can attest she’s suited and booted for battle on this one. In case you’ve been wondering what Shawnna’s been up to, she’s…
FSD Giveaway: Ty Dolla $ign, Mick Jenkins, Saba & Leather Corduroys @ Reggie’s, THIS Thursday March 6th
We’re back THIS THURSDAY, March 3rd. But if you follow the site, Twitter and Facebook, then you should already know thos. FSD and Red Bull Sound Select hit Reggie’s for yet another event — this time with Ty Dolla $ign headlining. Rounding out the bill are Chicago favorites Saba, Leather Corduroys (Joey Purp & Kami…
Video: Via Rosa f/ Jean Deaux – Magician
Produced by THEMpeople A very dope new visual from songstress Via Rosa, with some vocal assistance from Jean Deaux. Voilà, magic. Via’s project, DeathViaLove, is due out this coming spring, with production mostly handled by the mega-talented THEMpeople collective. Look for another new track to impact next week (3/10).
Video: I.L Will – Freestyle
Directed by I Am Trace. Produced by JbOnDaTrack. I.L simply calls this new video, “Freestyle.” His style isn’t free, though.
Video: G Count – Stain
Directed by Dibent Count brings us that good ol’ Count we’ve been waiting on. That gutter, grimy Count. Today he’s back with his first visual as a solo artist, “Stain,” and it’s as potent as you’d imagine. Don’t spill. Look for his official solo album coming later this year.
Video: The O’My’s Bring Out Chance The Rapper For “Wonder Years” @ Metro
Last week, The O’My’s performed in front of a packed crowd at their big headlining show at Chicago’s Metro. As you can see, the wall-to-wall crowd was rocking, and the roof damn near flew off once Chance Le Rapper emerged to the stage to perform his collabo with the group, “Wonder Years.” Watch the madness…