Shot and chopped by Don Canon. ZMoney takes it south of the border (not really) for his latest drop, “Mexico”. We’re not sure where this joint will land, but chances are it’ll live on one of Z’s three new mixtapes. Yes, three new mixtapes. Z’s new efforts aren’t scheduled to impact until early 2014, but…
Category: Chicago
Giftz – Statement
Produced by Lokey Young Giftz has a statement to make, so have a seat and bring a pad to take notes. And pay attention, you might miss something. After taking a short break since the release of his Position of Power project, Giftz slaps us with nothing but bars with “Statement.” Proving that he’s one…
John Walt f/ Duvv – Actor Pt. II
Produced by Saba Walt is letting songs fly like a flock of birds prior to the release of his project, Happy 2.0. That album drops on 12/17, but until then you should be saving your money so you can come out and catch John’s release concert at Tonic Room at 12/21, where you can also…
Video: South Park Takes Shots At Kanye West Yet Again
Kanye’s likeness returns to South Park after a few year hiatus, in an episode called The Hobbit. The South Park guys take more shots at Ye, and given their history, Kanye is probably going to see them on sight. We’re definitely going to hear about this one.
GLC f/ MG & Cherri Soul – Anita
Produced by KJS Beats. GLC comes through with one last one drop from his Ism Churchill project before it impacts tomorrow. On “Anita”, GL gets some assistance from MG and Cherri Soul as he takes on a smooth flip of Anita Baker’s “Been So Long”. Stream/download “Anita” below and hit the jump to check out…
Video: Lucki Eck$ – Count On Me
Directed by J Krown. On April 6th of 2013, I happened to listen to a song that appeared in my inbox. The composer was a young talent by the name of Lucki Eck$, who shared with me a track titled “Count On Me.” That’s all I needed to hear. I was dazzled with his wordplay…
First Week Sales Projections Are In For R. Kelly’s Black Panties Album
It goes without saying that R. Kelly’s Black Panties album has been quite polarizing. On one hand, you have a lot of fans professing their love for the project, saying R. Kelly is back and BP is his best album in years. On the other hand, Kells’ detractors are more vocal than ever, claiming the…
Video: Twista & TI on MTV Rap Fix
This is one of the best episodes of MTV’s Rap Fix that I’ve seen in a while. Twista talks about his new EP, Back To The Basics, and his long career in the music business. He also talks about the red hot Chicago rap scene, and talks how it differs from the College Dropout era…
Video: Chance The Rapper Talks Life, Racism & Communication on Portraits
As part of iLLRoots Portraits series, Chance Le Rapper opens up about his career, racist encounters and the art of language and how it can be good and bad. Some wise words from the young king.
Video: Chella H – All Me
Directed by Rio Chella Chell remixed Drizzy Drake’s “All Me” last week, and today we get the video. There might be snow on the ground, but Chella still looks great bundled up. Her new project, No Filter, drops on NYE.