Famed Chicago music critic and blogger, Jim DeRogatis, joins Tricia Bobeda and Andrew Gill to talk about R. Kelly and his headlining slot at the Pitchfork Music Festival next weekend. If you’re familiar with the R. Kelly sextape and trial of the early 00’s, then you know that Jim was the person to blow the…
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Lee Majorz f/ Plug – The Hard Way
Treated Crew’s own Lee Majorz takes on an Illeet production for his latest offering, which also features a guest spot from Plug. Look for this joint to land on Illeet’s upcoming compilation album, produced entirely by Ill of course.
Sterling Hayes f/ Vic Spencer & Tha Guyver – The Glory
Vic Spencer and Tha Guyver join SaveMoney’s Sterling Hayes on “The Glory”, a drop from Sterling and producer iLLeeT’s upcoming Holy Spirit EP. Hallelujah, holler back — word to John Brown.
Keenan Coke – No Molly
Produced by iLLeeT. Grindhouse producer iLLeeT liberates one of the three joints he plans to drop today in honor of his born day. First up is Keenan Coke with “No Molly”, from Keenan and iLL’s forthcoming Turneth Up: The Cure EP. Just say no kids.
Video: YP – Softly
Directed by DGainz. Produced by C-Sick. YP smooths things out for his latest offering from his new project, Restless. Damn, this is tough. Restless is due out later this summer. Be sure to keep an ear out for that.
Video: Xspo f/ The Boy Illinois – Time
Shot by Trell Flims. Directed by Xspo. X and Illi dropped the Mp3 for this a few weeks back and today they’re back with the official video. Here the duo take it to the top of the Chi for “Time.” Time is on their side with this one. Xspo’s Hyper project drops July 30.
Matti Baybee – Versace [Freestyle]
Matti Baybee throws his hat in the ring with Drake and the Migos latest smash. Medusa head on him like he’s ‘lluminati.
ShowYouSuck – XXX (Straight Edge)
The pizza party continues with the first official offering from ShowYouSuck’s forthcoming OMPP4: Slice After Death. Show isn’t just going for mixtape title of the year, he’s delivering some dope music too. Click play on “XXX” below and listen for yourself. OMPP4 drops July 23rd via MishkaNYC. Consider yourself warned.
Pics: ‘Pearl White’ Jugrnaut x Starter x Treated Crowns
The ‘Pearl White’ Treated Crown is officially here. The third edition of the Treated Crew, Jugrnaut and Starter collab hat features all white everything satin and sports a gold Starter emblem on the back. Quantities are limited, so make sure you stop by Jugrnaut or their webstore to purchase. Hit the jump for a closer look.
New Album: Rozart – Magnum Opus
Producer Rozart has been on a roll as of late and today he rolls out his latest instrumental release. It’s magnum opus. Get it? I’ll let him explain further: Fresh off a solid first half of the year, producing singles for Alex Wiley (‘Earfucked’ and ‘Swish’), and Kembe X (‘Village Over Everything’), I come with…