The trend of rappers naming songs after NBA players continues — but this one is a bit different. Long, being an avid sports fan, dedicates this one to Len Bias whose life was cut short before realizing his dreams. Len passed in ’86, a year in which a lot of our readers were probably be…
Category: Chicago
Shorty K – Left Cheek
Toothpick Clique member Shorty K drops off the first leak from his hilariously titled Swaggin’ On Keith Sweat mixtape. Obviously, swaggin on Keith Sweat is something we should all aspire to do on a daily basis. “Left Cheek” samples Sisqo the Dragon’s mega-smash-pop-sensation-blockbuster hit “Thong Song.” You know the sample, and you like the sample….
Thelonious Martin – 10.Minute. Tape
Windy city beatsmith Thelonious Martin was feeling a bit generous today and decided to liberate a mini-beat tape for the masses. Rappers, y’all know what to do.
Marzett f/ Chief Keef – Leafy
Off Marzett’s DJ Twin-hosted mixtape, Welcome 2 Chicago: It’s Our Time
Video: Strings a.k.a. Tateeze – I Robbed Da Jeweler
Remember Strings? The one-time R. Kelly affiliate (“Gotham City Remix”) who split down south for Cash Money a’la Boo & Gotti in the early-aughts? Well after a LONG hiatus, she’s back with a visual for “I Robbed Da Jeweler.” Comeback season? Or not.
Video: Lil’ Durk – Jack Boy
Directed by Zae. I’m Still A Hitta coming soon.
DJ Timbuck2 Previews YP’s New Single
Fresh off signing to Universal Republic, YP’s gearing up to drop his new project entitled No Doze and DJ Timbuck2 was able to give everyone on WGCI’s Go Ill Radio a small taste of what to expect. Lpeezy of The Cartoonz is behind the boards on this one. Damn, this sounds tough. YP
Video: King Louie – Motion Picture
A DGainz film, directed by Larro & King Louie. The first clip off Louie’s Motion Picture mixtape, which serves as the precursor to Dope & Shrimp. Look for that to drop within the next few weeks. Here’s the first taste of what to expect. Track produced by J. Hill.
Chella H f/ Freddie Gibbs – Pay 4 This
Chella’s joined by Gangsta Gibbs on this revamped version of this joint you may remember the video for. Word has it that Chella and Freddie are working on something else also, so stay tuned for that. Only thing free is the song. Ha! Pay 4 This
Video: Chuck Inglish Creating The Beat For Rick Ross’ “Party Heart”
In case you didn’t know, Chuck Inglish provided the backdrop for Rick Ross, Stalley, 2 Chainz and Buddy’s “Party Heart”. Truth Studios caught up with Chuck to see how he laced the track and where his mind was when he did so. Pretty dope.