Freddie Gibbs new album, ESGN (Evil Seeds Grow Naturally), drops in a couple of weeks (July 9 to be exact), and today RapRadar has liberated the album artwork. The project is shaping up rather nicely, further evidenced by yesterday’s release “Eastside Moonwalker.” We posted the tracklist a few weeks back, but you can check it…
Category: Chicago
Video: Cameras Swarm Chief Keef As He’s Released From Police Station
Courtesy of Spot News Yesterday, Chief Keef was released from the Grand Crossing police station on 70th and Cottage Grove to find a slew of news stations and reporters awaiting comment from the young rapper. Keef, accompanied by his manager Dro and his Grandmother, maneuver the crowd and make a quick exit. See how it…
Lil Chris f/ I.L Will – TTU
Two thirds of M.I.C. link to turn it up a few notches with this new one they’re calling “TTU.” If you don’t know what that stands for, then you probably shouldn’t be listening to the song. Turn down for what?
Vic Mensa – Orange Soda [Full/CDQ]
Vic’s solo single, “Orange Soda,” is easily one of my favorite songs of the year, and quite possibly my favorite Vic Mensa song ever. I know you’ve heard me say it before, but sometimes you just have to reinforce these things. Well, so far we’ve gotten a tagged version of the record, and a video….
Video: Kanye West’s American Psycho-Inspired Short Film
Starring Scott Disick and Johnathan Cheban. ‘Ye re-imagines the famous ‘hip to be square’ scene from American Psycho for his untitled short film. Watch the clip below and remember — Yeezus hits stores tomorrow.
New Album: OnGaud – GaudWork Vol. 1
Chicago production outfit, OnGaud, has blessed the likes of Mick Jenkins, Vic Mensa, Kembe X, Dally Auston and Jean Deaux with their unique brand of beats. The collective, made up of MastadonTheJBG, BES, and SolarFive, bring us their debut instrumental release, GaudWork Vol. 1. Light work. The project features guests such as Bobby Wooten and…
Reno Chinati f/ Mackenize – Bulls 96
Produced by Reno Chinati Featuring Mackenzie, the artist formerly known as Max Payne, Reno takes it back to ’96 when the Bulls were on the top of the world. Reno’s Ca$hKingZ drops on the fourth of July. I think we need to put the Bulls-reference songs to bed after this one.
FSD Events: F.A.M.E. @ Lacuna Artist Lofts – July 13 & 14
On July 13 and 14, Lacuna Artist Lofts annual F.A.M.E. event returns to Pilsen. Live music, live art, live BMXing — all under one roof for one weekend. The weekend is jam-packed with a dope lineup of events, so hit the jump to check out the official press release.
Video: Freddie Gibbs – Eastside Moonwalker
Directed by John Colombo. Produced by GMF. Gangsta Gibbs’ lyrical assault continues as he drops off the latest drop/visual from his upcoming ESGN LP, “Eastside Moonwalker”. Damn — this is tough. ESGN drops July 9th. In other Gibbs news, be sure to catch Freddie on Fuse’s new scripted series, The Hustle. Gibbs makes his acting…
Chief Keef’s Camp Releases Statement On Arrest, Claims Excessive Force
Earlier today, Chicago Police arrested Chief Keef as he left the courthouse in Skokie, IL where he was fighting a traffic case. We now know that Keef was arrested on a trespassing charge, and reps from his camp have sent over the following press release, stating the CPD used excessive force during the arrest. We’ve…