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.
Category: Chicago
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.
Nick Jr. – Murder She Wrote
Produced by THEMPeople But this ain’t Chaka Demus, it’s Nick Jr. Somebody get Angela Lansbury on line one. Murder She Wrote(mix1) (1)
Pics: Skyy Vodka & Hebru Brantley’s Chicago Skyyline Event
Yesterday we posted a video recap of the Hebru Brantley x Skyy Vodka Chicago Skyyline event, and today we have a slew of great photos for your viewing pleasure. The event, hosted at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, featured live art from Hebru Brantley, while guests enjoyed signature cocktails courtesy of Skyy Vodka. Hebru…
Video: Following Kendrick Lamar @ Pitchfork
Directed by Zae The homie Zae was hired to trail Kendrick Lamar during his run at the Pitchfork Music Fest last Sunday. Zae was on hand to capture his set and his surprise-of-a-co-star Lady Gaga. Check out the action above.
Video: Spenzo, Chase N Dough & Young Chop In The Studio
Spenzo recently hit the studio with producer Chase N Dough, only to be joined by Young Chop, L.E.P. and a few others. Hopefully, we’ll hear the end result of this session soon. Related: Kendrick Lamar Talks Lady Gaga, Spenzo & Upcoming Album
Tim William f/ Mic Terror, Julian Stephen & The Kid Daytona – Pulp Fiction
Mic Terror joins NY’s Julian Stephen and Kid Daytona on Tim William’s latest single, which you’ll be able to find on his new project. Speaking of new projects, Julian Stephen’s Awkward Moments is due out September 12th, Daytona’s Summer Games is coming soon and Mic Terror’s Fresh Prince Of Darkness and the Treated Crew album are…
Video: HoodGE3KZ – The Hang Ova
Directed by Brazil. Produced by Young Chop. You may remember this joint as track four from the first volume of The New Chicagomixtape, but it’s also the first single from the HoodGE3KZ’ Summer Of The Red Cup project. Look for the duo to deliver that soon, but you can enjoy their latest clip until then.