Last week, Cap 1 dropped the very-dope trailer for his forthcoming mixtape, Caviar Dreams, which is due out later today (January 14th). In the trailer, Cap included some priceless vintage footage of he and Kanye rocking out in a Chicago basement together in the summer of 1998. This clip, in particular, grabbed a lot of headlines,…
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Chief Keef Announces Release Date For Bang 3
Keef gave us two mixtapes in 2013, and he’s kicking off his 2014 output on March 3rd with the release of the third installment of his Bang series. Last night, during a recording session (and perhaps a motorcycle ride?) with Interscope A&R Larry Jackson, Keef announced Bang 3 is due out on 3/3, with the…
Mpulse f/ GLC – The Reason
Produced by Nick Kage & Ill Brown Hey! Mpulse turns 22 today, and that’s The Reason why he’s releasing this new collabo with Gangsta L. Crisis. Wish Pulse a happy birthday when you see him in the streets today, and be on the lookout for a slew of new material in the 2014. Many more,…
Frank Leone Drops Three New Songs
Chicago rhyme-slinger Frank Leone has partnered with music mattress company (no, for real. but not really), OG Mattress, to release three new gems from his forthcoming Where The Wild Things Are project. Don’t sleep on Frank’s recent output, but for now, take three of these and call me in the morning.
Video: Residue Reed f/ Mike Will The Great & Willie Beamin’ – Boss Life
Produced by Smylez The life they lead is very much boss like. Can you say the same? No matter the status of your boss-dum, you should boss up and watch the video above. Mike Will The Great and Willie Beamin’ aid and assist. Glad to see Residue Reed back at it.
Video: Behind The Scenes of Chance The Rapper’s Source Cover Shoot
If you’ve been to a 7/11, bookstore, newsstand, airport or any place that bound magazines are sold, then you’ve surely seen Chano’s mug on the most recent cover of The Source. Chance was named the 2013 ‘Rookie of the Year’ and with such a prestigious title comes a prestigious cover. So see what went into…
Tree – Probably Nu It
As we told you last week, Tree has a project slated to drop on January 21st with Scion AV titled The @MCTREEG EP. The project features seven new tracks, that feature the Tree you know and love. The EP only includes two features — Lennon of Project Mayhem and Taylor Outlaw — and based off…
Video: God – Still Alive
Directed Sharod Marcus Simpson Chicago’s God drops off his latest video for “Still Alive.”
Blanco Caine x Lanipop – You Ain’t Wrong
Produced Childish Major Blanco and Lani connect for a battle of the sexes record, “You Ain’t Wrong.” You’re dead wrong if you don’t check this thumper out, though. This heater, produced by Childish Major (“U.O.E.N.O.”), is sure to ring out clubs from the Chi to ATL. This joint will land on Blanc’s Politics project, as…
Pha’Tal f/ YP – FYFR
Produced by Snapback With Snapback on the track, Pha’Tal and YP invite the groupies to have consensual ‘fun’ with their favorite rappers. Speak now or forever hold your peace.