You’ll likely recognize Ju as one-half of the now-defunct duo, Moon & Ju. Well, the good news is Ju is back down, and today he returns on the solo tip with his FSD debut as a solo artist, “FUNERAL.” When his manager slid me this record, I was super impressed, so it gives me great…
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Lupe Fiasco is joined by Big K.R.I.T. & Rick Ross on “Tranquillo”
Lu returns with yet another leak from his forthcoming Drogas Light album, due out on his indie label 1st & 15th/Thirty Tigers on February 10th. Hit that pre-order right here. On this outing of supreme verbal gymnastics, Lupe has linked with K.R.I.T. and the biggest boss that you’ve heard thus far, Rick Ross. “Tranquillo” is…
The Cool Kids link with producer Barclay Crenshaw for “U Are In My System”
The Cool Kids are back, and as fans continue to clamor for new music, prayers are answered today as the duo of Chuck and Mikey have linked with producer Barclay Crenshaw for “U Are In My System.” This upbeat and otherworldly jam is pulled from Barclay’s self-titled album, which is available today. The album also…
The Boy Illinois flips Migos “T-Shirt” on “On The Road”
Illi flips one of my favorite songs of the moment with “On The Road.” Ill takes Migos “T-Shirt” and makes it his own, in dedication for his past two years largely spent on the road with Lupe Fiasco. Tour expert at this point. Stream it below.
Ran$ah returns with “WYA” produced by Plu2o Nash
They dynamic duo is back down. Plu2o and Ran$ah have been as consistent as anyone in the game, and they’re back with another winner today titled “WYA.” This beat is phenomenal, to keep it all the way 100. And you know Rans is on point with the verbals. Find out where they’re at below.
Watch Lil Durk’s “They Forgot” video
Directed by Rio Everybody act like they forgot about Durk. But you know who unequivocally didn’t? FSD, that’s who. And today, Durk returns with the video for the title track off his They Forgot project.
KAMI – Scene Girl
Produced by Knox Fortune While most of his Savemoney dropped projects last year, noticeably absent was KAMI. That’s not the case with ’17 as he lets loose the 4th joint off his Just Like the Movies project. If you didn’t already, you can see just how KAMI’s coming. 80’s synths mixed with the aesthetic of his…
Watch Taylor Bennett’s new short-film ‘Broad Shoulders’
From 6th Floor and Tay Bennett Entertainment Inc. Fresh off turning 21 years old (happy b-day Tay), Mr. Bennett finally drops off his long-awaited acting debut, in his self-funded and self-produced film for Broad Shoulders. As you know, Chicago is the City of Broad Shoulders, and in this movie Taylor takes us around town in…
Frank Leone & Femdot collide on “Hometown Heroes”
Damn, both of these guys went all the way in. I’m honestly not sure who had the better verse. I know it’s not a competition, but still. I can’t call it. This joint is fire, though, so you guys should listen. Some current event rap “from a white rural and black Islamic Chicago perspective.” Leone…
Watch the new video for Qari’s “Latrell Sprewell Freestyle”
Produced by Mulatto & Qari. Directed by Yakub. Qari’s super solid Space Jam EP dropped a few weeks back, which featured longtime-collaborator Mulatto handling the production. It’s a must-have if you don’t have yet. I can merch that. Today, they keep the promo train rolling along with this fresh new video for a standout from…