The Windy’s own Thelonious Martin provides the backdrop for Kentucky emcee Nemo Achida’s latest offering. Props to Prefix.
Category: Chicago
adidas Unveils D. Rose 3 ’90s Throwback Edition’
On November 9th, adidas unleashes yet another colorway of the D. Rose 3s, this time inspired by the bright, graffiti-inspired styles of the early 1990s. These work if you’re an 80s or 90s baby, and could easily go with any Bart Simpson or Looney Tunes tee you might have on ice. The loud fluorescent green…
Mixtape: Twista – Reloaded [No DJ]
A few months back, Twista dropped one of the dopest mixtapes of the year with Reloaded. The Don Cannon-hosted effort was 14 tracks deep and featured the likes of Traxster, Future, Juicy J, Ab-Soul, Do or Die and others. If you somehow missed it, then you can repent for your sins today with the No…
Video: Gemstones – 95’s On
Gemstones kicks one of his classic verses, one he dedicates to his favorite pair of shoes ever: the Air Max 95’s. Some are into Jordan’s, others into Stan Smith’s — but Gems prefers the look and feel of the 95’s. But his love is deeper than just style. Find out why above. Download his new…
Video: Fat Trel – Muney [Prod. by Leekeleek]
Shot and chopped by Blaqstar. D.C.’s own and the newest No Limit recruit (yes, you read that correctly) connects with producer Leekeleek for the first official offering from his S.D.M.G. mixtape. Word has it that Chief Keef will appear on the final version on the track, so keep an ear out for that.
Video: KC f/ Broski & Vado – Bump J
Directed by Meanphidia. Edited by Gabrielle Joly. KC, Broski and Vado (no relation to Cam’s Vado) dropped the Mp3 for this banger in September in 2011, so it’s only right they return with a video. Better late than never, right? They dedicate this one to the currently-incarcerated Bump J, who actually shares a bloodline with…
New EP: Fonz-E Mak – Octoberly
This just in: October ended two days ago. But that’s not gonna stop Fonz-E’s shine, as he lets loose his Octoberly EP in early November. Hey, I guess that’s still kind of Octoberly? Nonetheless, he’s here to rep for his 2008ighties crew with this new collection of tracks. Listen up and download below…
New Album: Gemstones – Elephant In The Room
Since leaving Lupe’s First & Fifteenth label and retiring in 2009, Gemstones’ musical output has been spotty at best. In fact, Gems last release was On The Road To Glory: My Story which dropped in August of 2010. But despite going quiet for a few years, he’s been steadily working, crafting his latest opus, Elephant…
Chief Keef f/ Ballout – Dat Loud
After “Love Sosa” hit with a boom, Keef returns with Ballout in tow with “Dat Loud.” I doubt this one will end up on Finally Rich, but it definitely meshes with Keef’s new melodic sound. Turn it up loud. [Alt. link below]
Video: Kevin Coval on WTTW
Chicago poet/author and activist Kevin Coval was recently a guest on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to talk about local hip-hop as well as his poetry book inspired by Chief Keef entitled More Shit That Chief Keef Don’t Like. Instead of bashing, Kevin offers a different outlook on what’s happening. To purchase Kevin’s book click here, and to read more about More Shit…