One of my very favorite producers is back with a new beat tape entitled, Reel Beat Tape. Get it? Pro has always been very giving to the FSD community, so local rappers should take this and run with it. And all though Pro dipped out of the Chi for an exile in Los Angeles, ain’t…
Author: Andrew Barber
Cover Art: Sasha Go Hard – Nutty World
Sasha is prepping the release of her fourth mixtape, Nutty World, for later this month. DJ Victoriouz is handling hosting duties, and expect collabs with the likes of BJ The Chicago Kid and Odd Couple. This joint looks like it’s gonna be out of this world.
Maya Symone f/ Kembe X – Summertime Chi
Singer/songwriter Maya Symone gives it up for everyone’s favorite time of year in Chicago, the summer. Kembe X lends a helping hand and gives a solid closing verse. This is a nice way to close out the summer.
Giftz – Position Of Power [Cover Art + Tracklist]
With Giftz set to drop his biggest project to date on August 20, it’s only right that they unleash the official cover art and tracklisting with the production credits included. The art direction of the ‘tape was handled by Zeph Farmby who did the cover art you see above and below. Position of Power features…
Tragedy Tha Beast – Love U 2 Death
Produced by Genius Picaso Domestic violence is real. And not the way the RZA described it, either. Here Trag tells a tale of love gone wrong. The art of storytelling.
I.L Will f/ T-Wizz – T.H.O.T.
Lollapalooza might be over, but Thot-A-Palooza is still in full effect. Don’t believe me? Click play. Shouts to DJ Honorz.
Naledge x GLC – Shake Em Up
Here we have a loosie from Naledge’s Brain Power sessions. Brain Power dropped back in early June, and Naledge already has a reloaded version of the album ready for release later in 2013. You can expect this joint and more like it to appear on the re-release. Here, frequent collaborators Naledge Born and the Ism…
Video: 2 Chainz Live @ Lollapalooza
“Feds Watchin” As we mentioned yesterday, Lollapalooza 2013 was super light on the hip-hop side, but 2 Chainz gave the Lolla crowd one last rap performance to close out the weekend — and of course he rocked it. The artist formerly known as Tity Boi even brought out hometown hero Cap 1 to perform their…
Video: Backstage w/ Chance The Rapper & Twista @ Lollapalooza
Visuals by Nick Brazinsky Yesterday we did a full recap of Chance’s show (which you can read/watch here), but in this clip just released, you can get a better idea of what went on behind the scenes of Chance’s set, and how the “Cocoa Butter Kisses” surprise came together. Watch Vic, Chano, T and (a…
Video: Kendrick Lamar Live @ Lollapalooza
“Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” Videos courtesy of Pursuit of Dopeness Hip-hop is lighter than ever at Lollapalooza this year. No, seriously, there’s hardly any. The biggest rap act of Saturday was Kendrick Lamar, who played the massive Bud Light stage in the early-evening. Thousands came out to rock with the Good Kid, but if…