After completing his stint as support on Jay-Z’s 4:44 tour, Vic decided to drop a verse over Drake’s still scorching release from his two-punch EP. Vic takes some apparent shots at Joe Budden (which has been squashed since the release) as well as giving out shouts to the original Diplomats. Vino’s in rare form on…
Produced by prodxvzn Classick Studios returns with the new installment to their curated series with Rooted Sound, this time tapping Phoelix to get on a track from prodxvzn. While the production is a bit of a departure for Phoe, who usually produces his own stuff, he brings a new form of his signature sound that has graced…
Jamila Woods joins the increasing club of Chicago artists invited to do a set at NPR’s famous Tiny Desk concert series. Jamila and her band cruise through a breezy set that includes “Blk Girl Soldier”, the Nikki-inspired “Giovanni”, and ending on a heartfelt performance of “Holy”. This one’s almost like being there for HEAVN live. Aside from…
Produced by Elias Abid After an extended absence, Appleby makes his return. And what a return it is. Along with stepping out the shadows to reveal his face for the first time, App’s clearly been crafting a new sound as he proves just why he’s one of the most exciting acts to keep your eye…
Directed by Lonewolf. Produced by TayMasterChef Freddy is back with all the Magic in the new visual for one of his latest project’s standout cuts. He recruits very quickly rising videographer Lonewolf for some dope camerawork that highlights exactly why Supa is one of the most energetic, entertaining acts in the game right now. If…
Produced by Cam O’bi “Grown Ass Kid” was one of the most lowkey favorites off of Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book a couple of years ago–even if it didn’t actually make the album (sample clearances rear their ugly head again). Today, that record’s producer, former J.U.S.T.I.C.E. L.E.A.G.U.E. associate Cam O’bi, has at long last let loose…
If you’re still sleeping on Jack Red, that’s a bit of a problem. With placements on Chance’s Coloring Book and DJ Khaled’s Grateful, the singer-songwriter-producer, and one of the hardest working artists in Chicago is ready to take strides into the spotlight for himself. First up, Jack enters the year with the release of a…
Femdot continues giving his 20/20 Hour project the visual treatment. Today, we’re proud to present the world premiere of the latest in that series, (u)no‘s “Chi’s Interlude”, a particularly potent cut off the project, and one of my personal favorites. The clip sees Dot handing off the baton to various restaurant patrons to finish his…
Last week the supercrew of Elton, Bedows, and The Burns Twins dropped a quick “Combo #5” on us and we thought it might be a one-off. Nope. The quartet has packaged that release with 3 other joints for a surprise EP to close out the year. Each of these acts is making some of the more…
Produced by Solo Sam Solo Sam is here and he’s not too worried about the fast things, only the movement. This is exemplified in his excellent new visual, which sees him assemble a crew for a classic inside man job. Sam linked with the increasingly everywhere Stripmall Productions for this super cinematic clip, which looks…