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Category: Chicago
Black Matt – Easier Said
Produced by DJ Phaded. Matt switches it up a bit for this new loosie, which won’t be featured on his upcoming project. Easier Said
King Louie – Val Venis [Mr. E Remix]
Produced by Mr. E It was only a matter of time before someone did it, but Mr. E beat everyone to the punch by remixing King L’s “Val Venis” using Val Venis’ original WWE theme music. It makes sense, right? Somehow he made this work, and it’s surprisingly dope. Please note that this is NOT…
Video: Shawnna On The Morning Riot After Party
This morning, Shawnna was a guest on Tony Sco and The Morning Riot’s After Party on WGCI. She came on to speak with Tony and Leon about her brand new mixtape, She’s Alive, as well as a ton of other topics. The MMG situation, Ludacris and other female rappers are all discussed. It’s an interesting…
Disrespectful Radio – Episode 13 w/ Jon Caramanica
In this week’s edition, we catch up with New York Times pop critic Jon Caramanica. We talk about last weekend’s Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago’s recent rap boom, and music criticism — hip-hop or otherwise. Jon has a storied past, having written for XXL, Vibe and a slew of other publications. If you’re a new jack…
Martin $ky f/ Vic Spencer – Hot Ice
Vic Spencer and newcomer Martin $ky connect for this new track, produced by Martin. Word has it that these two may be recording an EP together soon. Until then, keep an eye out for Martin’s Member$ Only EP due out July 5th and Vic’s Walkaway Music project scheduled to impact July 30th.
Action Bronson – Blackbird [Prod. by Thelonious Martin]
Ruby Hornet and Closed Sessions release the second joint from their upcoming Closed Sessions Vol. 2 project, sponsored by MTV2. Action Bronson and Thelo Martin collide on this one, which was named after the storied Chicago restaurant, Blackbird. Get a taste below, and catch the doc above.
FSD Feature: Segregation Nation [Part II]
Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) For Segregation Nation Part I click here. I recently saw a play at Victory Gardens Theater called “…And The Whole Train Was Like”. It played poetically with the idea of our transportation system in Chicago, and highlighted how many stories go unheard and unraveled amongst travels. It made me…
Clemm Rishad f/ Rockie Fresh – Rap Star
Clemm Rishad of J.R. Rotem’s Beluga Heights imprint recruits MMG’s Rockie Fresh for his new single. Didn’t see this one coming, but it’s pretty dope.
Kenlo Key f/ Griffen & Jamal Mar – Live Backwards
Tha Intavention links with Griffen to “Live Backwards.” From Ken’s from his forthcoming project,The Well Known Stranger. Word to the Backwards Man.