Produced by Wax Master Triple Darkness and Do or Die will always share a legacy as pioneers of the Westside sound — so it’s always great to hear them together on a track. Today, they link yet again to float on Wreck’s new single, “Down 4 U,” which also features El Boogie. Props on the…
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Video: R. Kelly Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela On Arsenio Hall Show
Last night, R. Kelly took over the Arsenio Hall show in support of his new album, Black Panties, which drops next Tuesday (12/10). During Kells lengthy performance, he paid tribute to fallen hero and one of the most important figures of our lifetime, Nelson Mandela, who passed away yesterday. Hit the jump for more videos…
FSD Events: Ruby Red Timberland JTM Launch @ Villa
Tonight (12/6), Timberland launches their new, limited edition, six-inch ruby red colorway at Villa’s Hyde Park location. The launch party is this evening from 8-10p, and features free giveaways and a special guest DJ. The ruby red “JTM” colorway is an exclusive collaboration with Villa just in time for the holidays. And on top of…
Kanye West Interview on Juan Epstein
Yeezus stopped by the Juan Epstein Show on Hot 97 for some straight rap talk. Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds ask Ye the questions you rarely hear Kanye asked. From influences to equipment to Michael Jackson and more, this is refreshing to see this side of Ye.
Taylor Bennett – Heartbreaker
Produced by Saint The Good Boy. Rising Chicago emcee Taylor Bennett is just getting his feet wet on the local scene, but his influence is quickly spreading as the high school senior just sold out his first-ever headlining show at Reggie’s Rock Club on December 20th. As you know, selling out any venue is no…
Video: Roy French – #SaveAHoe
Directed by APJ Films. Produced by Bitoy Beatz. It’s 4:20, and as promised, we have a brand new video from Roy French titled “#SaveAHoe.” No Captain. This is another rude boy joint from Roy, and the latest leak from his Face God project. Seek salvation above.
YP – F*ck U
A DJ V-Dub Exclusive V-Dub has a brand new project on the way just in time for the holidays: Nation Bizness — Savage Lyrics, which is hosted by Lupe Fiasco and RondoNumbaNine. As we all know, V-Dub doesn’t play when it comes to the exclusives and today is no exception. For the second release of…
Maya Symone – Perfect
Produced by Trakkaddicts 18-year-old Chicago artist, Maya Symone, blesses us with her first release since this past summer’s “SummerTimeChi.” This follow up, “Perfect,” is a nice record. “Perfect” represents having one person that may have flaws, insecurities, and baggage but you see past it in search for genuine love, acceptance, & understanding! Her debut, MelodicEvolution,…
Video: Vic Mensa ‘Showoff Radio’ Freestyle
Vic goes off the dome and melts the mic live on Statik Selektah’s Showoff Radio show. One of the only dudes who truly freestyles for real, for real. The essence. NR
Video: Bebe O’Hare – Whoa
Directed by Matt Maloney Ms. O’Hare puts her own spin on Throwback Thursday by recreating a throwback from former Bad Boy, Black Rob. Bebe’s 2013 version? Well, it’s like “Whoa.” No Joey Lawrence.