If you’re the type that likes to pre-plan and have your strict Lolla schedules made way ahead of time, then today you’re in luck as they’ve released the set times and dates for the entire bill. You can check out a detailed list below, and I will note that Chance the Rapper has a great/ideal…
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JDott Trife – Clockwork
Produced by DJ O-Zone This beat is cold. O-Zone took a pretty common break/drum pattern, but flipped it rather nicely as he’s known to do. He laces his comrade JDott with it for his forthcoming FYF indie release. What does FYF mean exactly? Well, you can learn yourself something about it right here.
John Monopoly Feature In XXL Magazine
Chicago industry luminary, John Monopoly, was featured in this month’s issue of XXL Magazine in their 360 section. He talks about his current gig with Pheed, and his past and present work with the likes of King Louie and Kanye West and his company, Hustle Period. Interested in checking out the full piece? Well, we…
Release Date Of Kanye West’s New Album Confirmed?
Remember when Kanye tweeted “June Eighteen” and set the internet ablaze with suspicion that it was the release date of his album? Well, it looks like it may be just that. The release date for Yeezy’s sixth studio album was said to be confirmed by a Def Jam represenative when the tweet originally surfaced, but…
Pics: Chance The Rapper On The Eric Andre Show
I’m pretty sure we’re going to be seeing Chance everywhere over the next few months years. From TV, to radio, to movies, this young man is going to be unescapable for the immediate future. So it’s only right that Chano linked with his pal Hannibal Buress to make a guest appearance on Adult Swim’s Eric…
ASAP Ferg f/ ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q – Work (Remix) [Prod. by Chinza/Fly]
A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James and Schoolboy Q join Ferg on the official remix of “Work “, which was produced by Chicago’s own Steven Pugh and Rob Lyrical of Chinza/Fly. Didn’t know? Well, now you know. Radio-rip for now. Props to RX. Update: CDQ.
Young Chop f/ Johnny May Cash, Y.B., King Rell & Lil Durk – Ballin’
Chop recruits Johnny May Cash, Y.B., King Rell and Lil Durk for this new joint, “Ballin’”. Even if you’re ballin’, you’re not ballin’ like Chop, Durk and 8TMG. Don’t believe me? Well, click play and listen for yourself. And of course, Young Chop’s on the beat.
On The Set: Lucki Eck$ – Everything Out$ide
Despite what social media and the rest of the internets would like you to believe, there are still plenty of great rappers rapping. And some of them weren’t even alive for the heralded “golden era.” One of the most lyrically dense pieces of work I’ve digested in some time comes from the 16 year-old Westsider,…
Video: Video: DJ Oreo – One Day At A Time [Episode 2]
Directed by Trilla Troi One of Chicago’s rising talents, DJ Oreo, can be found handling the decks at live sets for the likes of Chance The Rapper, Calez and Julian Malone, but in his down time, he’s running around the country filming vlogs, giving an inside look into his life on the road. What’s his…
Tokyo Shawn – Wonder
Produced by M&C Here’s something new from Save Money’s own Tokyo Shawn. Shawn currently has an album in the works with French record label, White Colours. Good news, however, as the project will be a free download. Wonder what that will sound like? Well, wonder no more with “Wonder,” one of the first wonderful leaks….