Words by K. Sims A short while back, your twitter timeline might’ve been flooded with the hashtag #JIMMY. Sure, Jimmy was the title of the then-upcoming mixtape from Chicago collective, Pivot Gang. But clearly Jimmy was some sort of shadowy figure associated with the group. Who exactly was Jimmy? Was he a person? Was he a state of…
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Naledge f/ Sulaiman – Hole In My Soul
As we told you last week, Naledge is prepping the release of his latest project, Brain Power 2, at the top of the year (1/5/14), and until that street date you can expect a handful of joints to leak out — and today we get the stellar “Hole In My Soul” featuring Sulaiman. More real…
Lil Chris – Keep Your Head Up
One of the best things about the bop movement is the fun surrounding it. It doesn’t involve much BS, and is truly all about having a good time. It’s a positive experience for the kids and those who participate — and Chris takes it a step further with “Keep Your Head Up” — a positive…
Ill Legit x EST85 – Drop A Dime
You know this picture. You know the phrase. Roll with Illy and EST as they take us down memory lane with this Belly-inspired joint. Unfortunately, there are no Crucial Conflict cameos. Big Head Rico, though.
Video: Bo Deal f/ Zed Zilla – Nothin’ Like Me
Produced by Jay Run Something new from Bo Deal and his homie Zed Zilla from Bo’s Welcome To Klanville project. There’s really nothin’ like it.
Video: Kanye West Speaks At Harvard University On Behalf Of DONDA Lecture Series
Yesterday, Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design prior to the Boston date of his Yeezus Tour. Both Yeezy and Virgil Abloh spoke to the 300 students on hand as a part of their DONDA Design Lecture Series. On top of lacing them with good, free, game; Ye and company…
Lil Durk Releases Cover Art & Announces Release Date For ‘Fuckery’ Mixtape
Fresh off dropping Signed To The Streets last month, Durk is already prepping the release of an all new project due out on January 5th titled, Fuckery. Hosted by DJ Pharris and DJ Holiday, Fuckery is set feature all new material in preparation of Durk’s official Def Jam debut. Durk proves the only way to silence…
Justin Bieber f/ R. Kelly – PYD
Bieber. Kells. Enough said. Stream “PYD” below via HNHH and be sure to grab the track once it hits iTunes tonight.
Black Matt – Ape Sh!t
When it comes to the guap, Black Matt’s going gorillas and he drops off a brand new joint to just to let everyone know that. Jus Sam on the beat. Stream/download below — no monkey business here.
Video: Martin $ky Live @ The Iridium Pop-Up Shop Opening
Video by Cameron Chapleau Chicago clothing brand, Iridium, has opened a pop-up shop downtown just in time for the holidays. If you would like to drop by and check out the space and cop some merch, they’re located at 108 N. State on the second floor. Last night the Iridium squad had an opening party,…