The Chicago hip-hop scene has received extensive coverage over the past few years from major outlets, and today the Chicago Sun-Times takes another look. Hey, more eyes on the local scene is always a good thing. In the article they discuss Katie Got Bandz’ new record deal with eOne and King Louie’s forthcoming Drilluminati 2 project. They…
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Video: Lil Durk – 52 Bars [Pt. 3]
Directed by Rio Durk returns with the third installment of his “52 Bars” series, where there’s no hook, no bridge, just bars. Durk’s current count is 156 bars with the series, and you can expect more in the future. Bet that. Be on the lookout for his Def Jam debut, which is scheduled for 2014.
Video: Lupe Fiasco Talks higi & Reveals Song Titles From Tetsuo & Youth
Hot Toddy from Power 106 caught up with Lu recently to discuss his role in the health and wellness company higi (Lupe is the creative director) and the importance of what higi has to offer. Later in the interview (the second part is below), Lupe reveals a couple of song titles and other tidbits about…
Mixtape: Mikey Dollaz – Sex Music
Hosted by DJ Amaris and DJ Honorz. Mikey Dollaz drops off his second solo project of the year and this time around, he’s doing it strictly for the ladies. Chin Chilla Meek, Dreezy, I.L. Will, Asa and more even show to lend a hand. Hit the jump to stream/download.
Video: Bubble Eye – Too Much
Shot and chopped by Seuss Leroy. Produced by Jonny Yayo. Something new from Bubble Eye, titled “Too Much”. Not to be confused with Drake and Sampha’s “Too Much”, which I probably listen to too much. Too much? Alright, I’m done. Peep Bub’s latest clip above.
RetcH – Special Jim [Prod. by Thelonious Martin]
Thelonious Martin provides a soulful backdrop for RetcH to get busy on for “Special Jim”, the second single from the NY spitter’s Polo Sporting Goods project. The project is due out December 17th and includes more contributions from Thelonious (and Sulaiman), so keep an ear out for it. Check out “Special Jim” below. Props to…
Riff Raff & Kid Sister – O.G. Bobby Johnson Freestyle
Time to bring the rice out. Kid Sister and Jody Highroller a.k.a. Riff Raff connect and take on the popular single from Atlantic Records’ latest signee. After hearing this, I wouldn’t be mad at an actual collaboration from Kid Sister and Que. Hopefully, there’s more music from Kid Sister on the way. Check out what she…
Video: GLC – More Ism
Directed by Terrance A Jones. Produced by Snapback. Want some more Ism? No worries, GL’s got you. Track five from GLC’s freshly released Ism Churchill project with Mr. Live gets the visual treatment. Press play and get another dose of Ism above.
FSD Beats: Von Vuai
Follow Von Vuai (@VonVuai) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound, we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of charge…
Cap 1 – Hittaz
Produced by Paris Beuller. No, Cap 1 isn’t spitting over Durk’s Paris Beuller-produced track which shares the same name. Cap links with Paris Beuller to bring it back home for the latest drop from his upcoming project, Caviar Dreams. This record surfaced a while ago, but now you can find it below minus any DJ…