Lolla weekend 2012 is now a wrap, and despite the end-of-days weather that temporarily shut down the fest on Saturday afternoon, it went off without a hitch. It was bigger and better than ever, and despite being light on the hip-hop, plenty of urban acts showed and proved. Two of my personal favorites were Little…
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Video: Sir Michael Rocks – Now You Do
Directed by David Muniz. Sir Michael’s Flosstramdamus-produced single from Lap Of Lux project gets the visual treatment. That Lana Del Rey sample is still mean. Lap Of Lux is definitely worth a listen, so check it out if you haven’t done so yet.
Mixtape: DJ Slugo – Respect My Grine Vol. 7: Self Made
Something new from the Slugo series: Respect My Grine. This installment is volume seven, and features a host of artists from around the city. Download below.
Cover Art: GLC – The Anti Simp
GL’s ready to deliver his second project of the year and gets the Ism animated for the artwork. The Anti Simp is set to impact tomorrow.
Video: Chief Keef Meets The Kids From WSHH
Video by Zae We told you about this yesterday. So Saturday, prior to Keef’s set, B-City of Keef’s camp tracked down both of the kids who starred in the infamous WSHH videos dealing with Chief Keef. They then picked them up and had them join the GBE crew on stage for their Lolla performance. Unfamiliar…
Lorine Chia f/ Chance The Rapper – Living In Vain
Produced by All Day Recess. Chance The Rapper connects with Cleveland’s own Lorine Chia for this new track from her forthcoming project, Lorine. Props to illRoots on the assist. Living In Vain
Jeremih f/ Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz – Outta Control
Jeremih’s Late Nights project impacts tomorrow, but he decided to drop off one more track before it does. Gucci and 2 Chainz assist this time around. KB on the beat.
Video: Childish Gambino Live @ Lollapalooza
Childish Gambino, better known as Donald Glover of NBC’s Community, has been a bit of everywhere lately and Lolla was no different. Last night, Gambino hit the Google Play stage for a hour set that I’m sure his fans wished was way longer. Up top, you can check out Gambino opening his set with the…
Video: J. Cole Live @ Lollapalooza
Courtesy of Billboard. Yesterday, J Cole took over Lollapalooza’s Bud Light stage. With his band backing him, Cole ran through fan favorites such as “Who Dat”, “Higher”, “Nobody’s Perfect” and even his newest track, “The Cure”. This wasn’t Jermaine’s first Lolla appearance, but it definitely was an upgrade from playing 2010’s smaller-scaled Perry’s stage. A…
Tyga f/ 2 Chainz – Do My Dance [Prod. by David D.A. Doman]
Chicago’s own, David D.A. Doman, produced and wrote the hook for this one. Off Tyga’s upcoming mixtape, Well Done 3. Tyga-Do_My_Dance_f_Tyga-FSD HNHH