Chicago emcee Charles Chuck L.I. linked with producer Austin White to create this EP entitled, Volvo. It’s just over 30 minutes of solid raps over solid slaps. Chemistry abound. Take a ride with these two below the jump. No jump start needed.
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Video: Chance The Rapper f/ Hannibal Buress – Na Na
Directed by Austin Vesley I was able to catch a preview of this video a few weeks back while in the lab with Chano, and it’s definitely one of the more hilarious and creative clips to come out in quite some time. The story goes: new Los Angeles-based comedy outfit Jash (Tim & Eric, Sarah…
Video: Vic Spencer – Grindhouse Freestyle
The Grindhouse is Doc Da Mindbenda’s production headquarters, a place of nirvana for Doc and his arsenal of producers and braintrust. They’ll be dropping behind the scenes footage from their beat den, showcasing some of the talent that falls through to record. One of the most recent visits came from Vic Spencer, who dropped by…
Video: Earatik Statik – Big Fire
Directed by Seth Savoy After a four year (!!) hiatus, Earatik Statik return to set the rap game ablaze. They reignite their career with “Big Fire.” The video looks like something straight out of Reservoir Dogs, so click the play button above for their latest heat.
Stacks – 12AM
A quick little something from newcomer Stacks. Check this one out before the clock strikes midnight.
Video: BJ The Chicago Kid Talks New Album, Potential Project w/ Kendrick Lamar
Def Jam had a “Spotlight Live” concert last week to showcase some of the R&B talent they have on their Def Jam/Motown/Universal roster, and BJ was on the bill alongside The-Dream, Luke James and others. Here he sits down with Rise24’s Chief Carl Lamarre to talk about Pineapple Now-Laters, a potential project with Kendrick Lamar,…
Lafa Mikey x Lil Herb – Add It Up
After Drake (yes, THAT Drake) Tweeted out some obscure Herb lyrics last week, a lot of people have been searching the site for his back catalog and hitting me up for info on the young rapper. Well, all I can really say at this time is that his debut mixtape, Welcome To Fazoland, is still…
New Album: Keenan Coke – Keenan Catalyst
Keenan Coke’s new LP just hit the internets, so don’t be shy and pass on snorting a few of his lines. Or something. The Keenan Catalyst LP features 10 songs, including production from Doc Da Mindbenda, Custom, Antydote and K. Locke. While Vic Spencer, Rich Jones and Sterling Hayes share mic time with him. This…
Video: Johnny May Cash – Everything New
Directed by Elevator Something new from Johnny May featuring his big brother Young Chop on the beat. It’s an 8TMG thing, and everything’s all white new. When is Johnny’s debut mixtape dropping? I have no clue, but that doesn’t mean you should stop being excited for it. Everything is everything.
FSD Events: Hebru Brantley’s ‘Downtown 88’ B-day Party with Q-Tip
You are all cordially invited to our friend and FSD associate, Hebru Brantley’s ‘Downtown 88’ birthday party, this Friday, April 12th at Lacuna 2150 (2150 S. Canalport). Join us for an evening of art, culture, drinks and music. Legendary Tribe Called Quest frontman, Q-Tip, will be on the wheels of steel and some of Chicago’s…