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Category: Chicago
Yancey Boys f/ Common – Quicksand
Produced by J. Dilla Remember those promised mixtapes, EPs, albums and soundtracks that Com teased us about at the top of the year? Well, yeah, none of those happened. Not to say they won’t, but as of now, it’s not looking like we’re going to see a Com project in 2013. But if records like…
Lucki Eck$ x Monster Mike – Whole $tain
Produced by Plu2o Nash Lucki Eck$ and Monster Mike are back again, fresh off their sparring match on Luck’s debut, Alternative Trap. On “Whole $tain,” the two volley back and forth like some young vets — far too complex for the competition. Last time they dared you to cross 48th/49th, and now they’re gonna hit…
Mixtape: P. Rico – Welcome To Puerto Rico
P’s “Hang Wit Me” has unequivocally become the unexpected hit of 2013. It may not be making huge strides on the radio or outside of Cook County, but trust me when I tell you that when this comes on at a club, concert or party, the crowd goes absolutely apeshit. It’s actually somewhat embarrassing that…
Young Dro f/ B.o.B., Wale & Chief Keef – FDB [Remix]
Produced by FKi. Young Dro unleashes the second remix for “FDB”, which features Keef alongside B.o.B. and Wale. Stream below. Almighty So coming soon.
Video: Real T@lk f/ L.A. Van Gogh & Lili K. – Trill Flow Pt. 2
Directed by Dartise Johnson. Produced by L.A. Van Gogh. Real Talk’s “Trill Flow Pt. 2” impacted late last year alongside his Talented Tenth 8.0 LP, but the track’s official visual just hit the e-streets. You know the saying — better late than never. Grab the mp3 here and check out Real’s Talented Tenth 8.0 LP right…
B. Way – For You [Produced By Thelonious Martin]
Broadway, who has shortened up his moniker to just B. Way, is hard at work on his upcoming mixtape, Saran Rap. The project currently has no release date, but you can expect to see it at some point in 2013. The project will feature more collabs alongside Thelo; and Troy Ave. and Pusha T are…
Bodi Deeder f/ Thunda – GPS
Deeder has a global positioning system of his own, and it wasn’t made by Garmin. Navigate your way to the Mp3 down south and click play. Be sure to thank DJ Honorz for the exclusive. Deeder’s Twenty Eight mixtape is due out soon.
Mikkey Halsted Changes Name To Halsted, Announces Release Date For ‘Bulletproof Dreams’
In a rather revealing interview with The Source, storied Chicago emcee, Mikkey Halsted, discussed a plethora of topics, and among other things, announced that he’s dropping the Mikkey from his name and will now be known as simply Halsted. That’s a bold move for an established artist such as Mikk, but if anyone can pull…
Video: Tia London – Aaliyah Tribute
Produced by The Legendary Traxster A few days ago, Tia London dropped a dope Aaliyah dedication on the twelfth anniversary of her tragic death. A few days later we get the video. Check out Tia get in the Aaliyah zone all throughout the clip.