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…
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by Yung Dev. Milwaukee’s making sure to finish out 2015. 414’s Pizzle comes through with smoke ode “Bad As It Seems” with some real banger production from Yung Dev. Peep the track below.
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Frequent SaveMoney choreographer and dancer, Ian Eastwood, just unleashed the release date for his upcoming project Adult Lessons, the first ever dance mixtape. Check out his chopped and screwed approach to Justin Bieber and Big Sean’s “No Pressure below. To hear more about Ian’s plans for the project, check out our…
Words by Ronald Groves (@SupremeGlory86) It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to be from Chicago. You watch the news and you see the violence, the fear; and for some unfortunate city residents they have a first hand account of people they’ve lost. In response, Add-2 has teamed with 9th Wonder and the Jamla…