Victor Mensa was the latest emcee featured on 106 & Park’s The Backroom series, which just aired a few moments ago on BET. With Stefan Ponce watching on, Vic goes in for over three minutes straight. Missed it? Well, you can check it above. R.I.P. to the Backroom, Vic just killed the booth.
Category: Chicago
Chuck L.I. – Austin 3:16
Produced by Austin White. New music from Chuck L.I. anyone? Chuck been’s working on his follow-up to Volvo, titled Impala, and he gives us the first offering from it today. No, this one isn’t named in honor of Stone Cold Steve Austin but for the track’s producer, Austin White. From the sound of “Austin 3:16”,…
20 – No Competition
Uh, oh. Newcomer 20 is out to stir some shit up with this one. It’s like Chicago’s version of “How To Rob,” Callin Out Names,” and “Dreams” all rolled into one. Local rappers are in the crosshairs on this one. Leaders of the new school like Chance, Spenzo and King Louie get it. While OGs…
J.R. Donato – Puttin’ On
Produced by Ricky P. Waukegan native and Taylor Gang’s own J.R. Donato drops off the first single from his forthcoming project. J.R.’s looking to put on for the 847 and he’s on his way to doing just that from the sound of this one. Stream “Puttin’ On” below and keep an ear out for more…
Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies Prepping Collaborative Project
Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies hit MTV’s RapFix Live just a few minutes ago and announced that they will be releasing a brand new project together later this year. The collaborative effort, tentatively titled Fresh Veggies, will be presented by Puma and is scheduled to impact in December. Excited yet? You should be. Stay tuned…
Video: Chief Keef – That’s It
Shot and chopped by Zae. After dropping a teaser a few days ago, Keef unloads his brand new visual. Produced by Year Beatz.
Video: Chance The Rapper, Rockie Fresh & Stalley On MTV’s RapFix Live
Chance, Rockie and Stalley join Sway on this week’s edition of MTV’s RapFix Live. The show’s currently in progress, so click play above and tune in.
Video: Mick Jenkins – The Roots
Directed by 119 Productions. Produced by Nick Peacock. Before Mick gives us his new album, The Water(s), he’s giving us one last clip off Trees & Truths. On this joint he really gets back to his roots. Enjoy. The Water(s) due out soon.
FSD Feature: Catching Up With The Twilite Tone
The Twilite Tone is one of the most revered personalities in the history of Chicago Hip-Hop. This DJ/producer/renaissance man’s fingerprints are all over the current state of style and music in the Go Ill, and his influence on fashion and Hip-Hop has spanned a few decades. From his early days as Common’s official DJ and…
Video: Blanco Caine x Yung Gwapa – Bank Roll
Produced by Chase N Dough Blanco and Gwapa give us their latest collabo, “Bank Roll,” via this in-studio performance. Are they working on a project together as a duo? We’ll have to find out.