Directed by Dada Creative It’s no secret that Young Pappy is looked upon as one of the most influential Chicago rappers to never cross over to the mainstream. Unfortunately, he never got a chance to as his life was cut short just a few years ago as he was on the verge of stardom. But…
Produced by Rio Mac. Directed by APJ Films. Valee pulls up on the artist formerly known as Backwood Jones for his “Inside” video. The clip finds APJ behind the lens, and Rio Mac behind the beat. It’s honestly some smooth, soothing and addictive slap, served up by this unpredictable coupling. They never saw this one…
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 David Miller The SaveMoney repper is back with his first new release in close to a year. Hey, greatness takes time. And it’s nothing for Dally to take a couple off and then drop 50. Today he comes back strong with his Beyonce-themed new drop. En fuego.
Directed by Brian Willette. Produced by Thelonious Martin. Straight up shook ones. On February 9th, Herbo and the good people at Machine will be blessing us with a deluxe edition of Herb’s 2018 breakout project, Humble Beast. The new version will include a SLEW of incredible new records as well as some secret goodies for…
Directed by Will Gates. Prod by Z The Savage. WhiteLyfe and Mack 11 continue their campaign for their Holiday release Whyte Christmas, which dropped on Christmas Day, by unloading their new video for “Racks In The Dirt,” directed by Will Gates. Hope you’re digging their excavation of greatness. Z The Savage handled production here. Watch…
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…
#HXLTWAVEWEDNESDAY returns for the third installment. Today, HXLT is back on his rock tip with his fiery “Superstar Independence Day.” I’m guessing this is just a quick glimpse of what we can expect from his forthcoming album on G.O.O.D. Music due out later this year. Get independent below.
Directed by Film God. Produced by Nascent. Bump is back with new music, and today both drops are incredibly sinister. Eerie even. And he’s absolutely flaming the mic. Talking that talk about setbacks and come ups, dead homies and incarcerated scarfaces. Bump has been out quite a year yet, and he’s given us so much…