This morning, Diggy Simmons took over 107.5 WGCI’s The Morning Riot as the guest host. He spoke on a slew of topics, including his debut album Unexpected Arrival, his friendships with Reginae Carter and Zonnique Pullins, and shares his thoughts on Trayvon Martin. Oh, and Diggy, you’re sitting in my seat.
Category: Chicago
New Album: Project Mayhem – Middle America
We finally get the long-awaited sophomore album from Project Mayhem; their ode to the crossroads of the U.S., Middle America. Although they’ve released a slew of solo projects and mixtapes, this marks their only proper album since The Mayhem Machine, which dropped in October of 2009. Good things come to those who wait, and their…
Chance The Rapper – 10 Day [Tracklist + Production Credits]
Zoo Kru just liberated the tracklist and production credits for Chance The Rapper’s highly anticipated mixtape, 10 Day, which drops next Tuesday (4/3) – as if the release date hasn’t been committed to memory yet. Chuck Inglish, Blended Babies, Tree and Caleb James all lend a helping hand on the beats. Oh, and Chance is…
Mixtape: Yung Berg x Mia Rey – Mikkey & Mallory
Berg drops off his latest project, Mikkey & Mallory, a collabo album with his new artist Mia Rey. Raekwon, Ray-J, Kid Ink, Fred The Godson and Los all make appearances. Check out the Yung’in’s Grade-A production after the jump.
Full Pitchfork Music Fest Announced
The full Pitchfork Music Fest lineup was released just moments ago. The festival, which takes place July 13-15 at Union Park, boasts an impressive line-up of hip-hop acts this year, and a whole bunch of other bands I’ve never heard of. On the rap side of things, ASAP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown, Clams Casino…
M.I.C. f/ Mush Millions – Shoot It
M.I.C. and their mentor Mush link for “Shoot It.” Off their It’s A Slaughter mixtape. Shoot It Feat Mush Millions(MIC)
Mixtape: King Louie – Motion Picture
Directed by King Louie Lou’s Motion Picture project serves as a precursor to what’s now become his debut album, Dope & Shrimp. This is a nice little collection of loose features, freestyles and new tracks to warm you up for the main event which will drop this summer. You may remember I previewed Dope &…
ShowTime f/ Bo Deal – You Can Get It
Produced by Mr. Flamez Off Sho’s Sho Frazier project, dropping on April 10th, presented by Twista and GMG Ent. Video on the way as well. Showtime – You Can Get it Feat. Bo Deal
Video: Ace B8gie x Young Giftz – Dreamin
Directed by Cholly Off Young Giftz’ The Lake Effect project. Which is a problem, btw. Ace has a project dropping 4/2/12, so be on the lookout for that as well.
Video: Psalm One f/ R.A. The Rugged Man – Open Relationship
Directed by R.A. The Rugged Man This isn’t a rap music video, it’s a rom com love adventure featuring Psalm, Crustified and Bumpy Knuckles. Yep, Freddie Foxx is playing the role of a lover man. Good work, Psalm.