Every now and then, something dope may trickle across my Twitter timeline (shameless plug, I know) and today that happened with Chicago collective Death By Icon’s debut project — Trybecca. The hip hop/juke-influenced trio, which formed like Voltron at Classick Studios two years ago, have released their twelve-track debut today and you can listen to…
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Video: ScHoolboy Q f/ BJ The Chicago Kid – Studio
Directed by Jerome D. Produced By Swiff D. Before hitting Metro tonight for a sold-out show, ScHoolboy unleashes the official video for the BJ The Chicago-assisted “Studio”. This joint was one of our favorites from Q’s Oxymoron LP, so we’re glad to see that it received the visual treatment. Oxymoron is available in stores and…
ShowYouSuck f/ KSRA – The Ring
Produced by Professor Fox. The #RADFLOOD flows on as ShowYouSuck releases his latest offering, “The Ring”, featuring Windy songstress KSRA. If you love it, you should follow Show’s (and Beyonce’s) advice and put a ring on it. Props to Interview Mag for the assist. Listen to “The Ring” below.
Machine Gun Kelly – Sail
Produced by JP Did This 1. MGK just turned 24 today, but he’s giving everyone a gift with the Awolnation-sampling “Sail”. I always wanted to hear someone flip this record properly, so shouts to JP. Listen below and be sure wish MGK a happy born day.
Jennifer Lopez f/ Tyga, Big Sean & French Montana – I Luh Ya Papi (DJ Khaled Remix)
Sean Don adds a verse to the official remix of J-Lo’s “I Luh Ya Papi”, which also features Tyga, DJ Khaled and French Montana. Stream/download below.
Video: MC Keem f/ B Mac & Richie Stacks – P’s & Q’s
Directed by Jason Chambers. St. Louis’s own MC Keem drops off an official video for “P’s & Q’s” featuring B Mac and Richie Stacks, who also produced the record. If you like what you hear, you can grab Keem’s Once Upon A Time In Pimerica project here.
Sir Michael Rocks f/ Tris J & Lyriq – Eddy Gordo
MostDope’s TreeJay and DJ Clockwork liberate this previously unreleased joint from Sir Mike via their 4/20-themed Home N Stoned mixtape. There may be a shortage of songs named after Tekken characters, but no worries — Mike and Tris have you covered. Check out “Eddy Gordo” below and grab TreeJay and Clockwork’s Home N Stoned here.
Taylor Bennett – Hope
Produced by Monte Booker. Taylor Bennett drops by with the latest single from his sophomore effort, which he’s calling “Hope”. If you’re keeping count, “Hope” is the third offering from Taylor’s Mainstream Music project. Mainstream Music drops May 4th. Remember, Taylor will be taking over Lincoln Hall on May 24th for Mainstream Music Live. A…
Video: Saba, Legit, Nick Astro, Auggie The 9th & ShowYouSuck – Black Canvas Cypher
You’ve seen their individual contributions over the past week, but now Saba, Legit, Auggie The 9th, Nick Astro and ShowYouSuck come together to close out the CAKEatersTV Black Canvas series proper. The five emcees take on Nas’ “Thief Theme” instrumental and do not disappoint. Press play on the cypher above and watch for yourself.
Video: Wheatie f/ The Boy Illinois – No Effort
Directed by DGainz. Produced by I.B.C.L.A.S.S.I.C. Wheatie and Illi take everyone on a trip through the south suburbs in the visual aid for their collaboration, “No Effort”. Look for this record to appear on Wheatie’s new project, Sham Shame, due out later this year.