While out in New York Chicago collective Kids These Days chopped it with Rosenberg on his Real Late with Rosenberg show. They talk about the origins of the band, their unique sound, and more.
Category: Chicago
Mixtape: G-Scott – 1983
As promised, G.I. native and Str8 Slammin’ affiliate G-Scott delivers his 3rd full length project. Featuring appearances and production from Njomza, ShowYouSuck, Drum Gang, RMB Justize and more. If you’ve been sleeping on the Gary emcee, take some time and get familiar by checking this one. Hit the jump to stream/download via DJBooth.
Blanco Caine – Pour It Up
In preparation for his forthcoming White America project, Blanco Caine has teamed back up with Bodi Deeder for new freestyle series entitled Lyrical Gun Range. For the first installment, Blanco takes on Rihanna’s “Pour It Up”.
Chris Mille & Lon Don – Swerv
Chris Mille recently announced his linking with Young Chop’s 8TMG imprint, but he’s also pushing his own OMG collective. Which means he and Lon Don will continue to drop joints. This one is called “Swerv Off”
Scheme – Young Scheme For President
Sure the election was a few months back, but that hasn’t stopped Scheme from writing in his own nomination. On “Young Scheme For President,” Young Scheme reworks Bernard Freeman’s “Bun B for President.” Vote or die, ya dig? Scheme decides to let lose of another Remake while he works on both of his upcoming projects;…
Frank Leone – Cool It! [Prod. by Nico Segal]
Kids These Days’ own Nico Segal makes his production debut on the latest offering from 17-year-old emcee Frank Leone. After hearing this one, I definitely wouldn’t mind a few more collaborations from these two. Keep an ear out for more new music from Frank.
Slum Village f/ J. Ivy & Vice Verse – Hustle
The newest incarnation of Slum Village (not sure who is in it these days) dropped a mixtape today, and on “Hustle” the Chi and the D connect, as the Villa recruited Vice and J. Ivy to collaborate. This one is dope and straight hustle music. It’s a Midwest thing.
Fonz-E Mak – After The Storm
In place of Sani’s RetroGrade project that was set to drop today, we get a new joint from Fonz-E Mak and Sani’s upcoming 19/20 project. If you checked out Fonz’ last project (The 6:21 Theory), then you may peep that this joint is a sequel to “Storm After The Calm”. Check it out below.
Tinashe f/ Chance the Rapper – Ecstasy (Remix)
Chance lends a verse to RCA Records signee Tinashe for the remix of her “Ecstasy” record. This is something like a battle of the sexes, no? Check out the remix below.
Million $ Mano Talks Chicago, Treated Crowns & More w/ i-D Magazine
London’s i-D Magazine recently caught up with Treated Cult general Million $ Mano to talk about a few things for their latest installment of i-N Conversation. Mano talks a bit about being in the Windy, the meaning behind the Treated Crowns, his favorite Chicago producers and more. Peep a couple of excerpts below. What is…