Words by Jabari Carter @1DJFirstClass We have a lyrical assassination on our hands here. Both Royce and Crooked are some of the strongest lyricists in the game, and this track finds them spitting venomous lines aimed squarely at the conservative party. “Truth” is the first single off Crooked’s upcoming album Good Vs Evil 2, which…
Words by @fuckhuev0 Produced by Pul2o Nash & Mayhem Meech Lucki is not playing around with his recent releases. And yet again he’s back with another banger titled “Relax” featuring Dexter. The song was dropped via A$AP Mob member, A$AP Illz Soundcloud — and it’s not the first time Lucki has done this. Fans have…
Produced by Smokeasac & Yung Cortex. Words by Aaron Navarro I don’t know anyone who’s been ballin this summer quite like Warhol.SS. The balling doesn’t stop however, as Warhol grabs his Atlanta boys Slug Christ and Pollari (woooOOOh!) for this new one titled “Been Ballin!” Listen to the trio get it below, and check out our interview…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by Canis Major Canadian producer Canis Major hit up the 414 to get IshDARR for this one. And thank god he did, because Ish straight flexes over this instrumental. And the beat itself, an iconic Madvillainy “Accordian” sample floating effortlessly behind IshDARR’s verses? Well done Canis. Prepare yourself accordingly…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by Felly After having a very solid 2015, Milwaukee’s very-own Cream City Motion doesn’t show any signs of stopping. One day after his first official song, “IV,” reached 50K listens, CCM’s Ju Preach presents us with “Act.” With jazzy-muted production by L.A. beatsmith Felly, Ju hops on and slays it…
Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon) Produced by Odd Couple Max Wonders links up with Odd Couple for quick freebie freestyle for the people. Max is one of those acts who could go just about anywhere in 2016, so be on the lookout, as this could be a hint at something more substantial coming soon. Also, on the…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by Big Los Milwaukee’s very own EMAAD just turned 20, and what better way to celebrate than by dropping a soulful cruiser? The birthday boy enlists some spacey production from Big Los, perfect to compliment EMAAD’s melodic flow. Take a listen to the joint below, and be sure to…
Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon) Produced by THEMpeople Jean Deaux dropped her Outer Body EP a month ago, but she’s already delivering some more heat today, by grabbing Smino and THEMpeople for a memorable collaboration. The result: “Don’t Kall My Name.” Very very dope. Call them what you want, just don’t kall my name. Fans of Smino and…
Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon) Hot off their Saturday Night Live appearance, The Social Experiment members and Chicago all-stars Donnie Trumpet and Nate Fox, bless Lianna La Havas with a remix to her “Green and Gold” track. The song was originally featured on Lianna’s Grammy nominated Blood album, but Donnie and Fox (as always) add some extra kick to…
Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon) Hot off his Best Rap Album Grammy nomination, J. Cole decided to give fans a surprise release for the sequel to his label’s compilation tape, Revenge of the Dreamers II. Chicago signee Omen linked up with Donnie Trumpet for this ridiculously smooth exercise in flow and sound. This track features some classic midwest…