Kembe cracks open the Kembe vaults to give us “Ugly F*ckling,” something that he’d had stashed away for some time. Sounds brand new and fresh to us. Can’t put an expiration date on dopeness. Get super ugly below.
Category: Chicago
Video: Castro f/ Mikey Dollaz & Boss Woo – Drill
Directed by Mr. 2 Canons MUBU Gang affiliate Castro links with fellow MUBU’er Boss Woo and Mikey Dollaz for “Drill.” Castro just inked a deal with Chess Move Records in Atlanta, and is prepping the release of his debut project. It’s a real drill.
Chandler London x Cocky – 2 Different Sides
Produced by Na$im Williams & Doc Da Mindbenda There are two sides to every story. Some even say three. Nevertheless, Chandler and Cocky jump down on this Na$im and Doc track to explore both sides and the dynamics of each. Straight from the GrindHouse.
Lungz – Live Or Die
Produced by February Lungz got his groove back. He’s been dropping heater after heater since jumping back in the scene, and “Live Or Die” follows suit. Solid production, hook and bars. No letting up, and that’s what I like to see. Give it a spin below.
Tragedy Tha Beast f/ Iesha Collins, Dominique Danielle, Jamal Mar & Veto Vangundy – TTT
Produced by Sept. 6th TTT. What’s that mean? To The Top. That’s where Trag is headed, win, lose or draw. Here he enlists a handful of other rappers and singers to get his point across. The Manifestation LP is due out August 27th.
Tink – Versace (Remix)
A Versace party isn’t a Versace party unless Tink is invited. And now that she’s arrived, the Versace remix party is complete. Who’s next? Who cares. It’s Tink time.
Mixtape: King Louie – Jeep Music
Louie does it strictly for the Jeeps (word to Action Bronson) on his latest mixtape, Jeep Music. Louie aims to give everyone their summer soundtrack and you don’t even need a Jeep to enjoy it. The project includes twelve brand new tracks from Lou and features contributions from Lil Herb, Big Homie Doe, Lokey, Chase…
Mixtape: Lil Chris (of M.I.C.) – Money Talks
Hosted by DJ MoonDawg. M.I.C.’s Lil Chris delivers his new solo effort, Money Talks. Sixteen brand new tracks from the Westside spitter, including contributions from Leekeleek, Bo Deal, I.L. Will and more. Stream/download below.
Vega f/ Skooda Chose, Astonish & Nicholaus Kane – Downtown
Produced by Cali The Eastside introduces Vega, who gives us this new star-studded posse cut. Skooda, Astonish and KANE all bring their best bars for this one that takes it to the center of the city. It’s a solid outing, with a solid backdrop provided by Cali. Look for Vega’s mixtape, Infinito, coming soon.
Video: TNGHT Brings Out Rockie Fresh @ Pitchfork Music Fest
At the same time Kells was going to church across the park, TNGHT was in the other corner with a packed stage of their own. The DJ duo had a slew of surprise guests, one of which being Chicago’s own Rockie Fresh, who came out to do “Panera Bread.”