David Drake of the Chicago Tribune goes in-depth about Chicago’s local hip-hop scene. The piece is to run in tomorrow’s edition of the Trib, in conjunction with The Bassment’s ninth anniversary concert tomorrow night at the Metro. While the article mainly focuses on the artists on the bill (L.E.P. Bogus Boys, King Louie & YP),…
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M.A.R.S. – Outerspace
M.A.R.S. decided to take it to the stars with this one. Their latest project, Never Come Down, drops October 31st. Outerspace
Video: Yung Guap – Trench Coat
Directed by Brandon “N2ition” Riley. According to Yung Guap, a trench coat is a must. After yesterday’s weather, I totally agree. Look for his mixtape, Creflo Dollar, to impact soon.
Caleb James – Do It For Savemoney
Save Money’s Caleb James drops his first single off of Ground Up. Produced by Caleb James along with Lboogie(THEMpeople). Caleb James – Do It For Savemoney
Video: Paypa – On Tour (Week 1)
SRC Recording’s and Chicago’s own Paypa is currently on The Smoker’s Club tour with Big K.R.I.T., Method Man, Curren$y and others. Follow Paypa from rehearsal to soundcheck and then on the big show. If you haven’t done so already, check out Paypa’s latest project, Henny On The Rocks. OS.
Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer Pushed Back
I heard this was getting pushed back on Monday afternoon, but today we got the official confirmation from Com. It looks like we’ll have to dream and believe sometime in mid-December. I can wait a few weeks for this – that’s no problem. Early rumblings are saying this could be the best album of Common’s…
Video: Co-Still – Aight
Directed by Marcus A. Brown Co is back with a quick fix.
Noelz f/ Rockie Fresh x Vic Mensa – King Me
Although I’m not too familiar with Noelz, he was able to recruit two of Chicago’s leaders of the new school for one track – and this is nice. Put a crown on these kings. Noelz’ The Popular Kid drops in January ’12. Noelz – King Me (feat Rockie Fresh & Vic Mensa)
Lupe Fiasco f/ Ellie Goulding x Bassnectar – LightWork
Lu lets go the first leak off his Friend Of The People: I Fight Evil mixtape, which is due out on Thanksgiving. Make that light work, Lu. LIGHTWORK
YP – Reflect
YP reflects on his time in the limelight over the past few years, and discusses them openly over this Erykah-sampled J Cole-produced instrumental. Still Awake is available now. REFLECT 1