I’m happy to announce a project I’m cosigning from my homie Robby Barnett and Def-Native, a collection of new music from up-and-coming Midwest artists. Check the cover and see if you can pick out any familiar faces. It’s a Midwest thang! I’ll let Robby tell it… The Midwest Connection is not only a platform for…
Category: Chicago
Video: J. Cole Interview w/ The Hot Boyz on Power 92
After Cole World’s set at Lollapalooza last weekend, and before his sold out show at Bottom Lounge, J. stopped by Power 92 to chop it up with Tone & Shag. They talk about his new album, being down and touring with Jay-Z and much more. “There’s still pressure no matter who I’m signed to;…
Tree – Heat (So Chi)
Tree (of Project Mayhem) is currently doing some production down south but still goes hard for the City of Wind on this self produced track off an upcoming Grand Hustle sponsored mixtape. Tree – Heat (So Chi) Previously…Project Mayhem – Just Chill
Arrogant – Hometown
This ode to Chicago has been picking up steam ever since it dropped. Real nice joint. Production from C-Sick. Arrogant – Hometown (Prod. by C-Sick)
Bighomie DOE – For My City
The homie DOE reps all sides of our city on this brand new joint off his upcoming Everything Or Nothing EP. No release date yet but expect it to be dropping sooner than later. WHA-WHA-WHA-WHADDUP Bighomie DOE – For My City (Prod. by Troy P)
Video: Kanye West Performs Say You Will (Freestyle) + Mama’s Boyfriend @ Secret Show In NYC
Depending on who you follow on the Twitter, you probably read somewhere late last night that Kanye had a secret show in NYC for a select group of media folks and industry tastemakers. Everyone from John Legend to Pusha T to Estelle were in the house to watch Kanye perform, beat an MPC, DJ, rant…
Update: Twista feat. Raekwon – The Heat (Prod. by No ID & The Legendary Traxster) [No Tags]
This has been a big week for Chicago leaks and this one is no exception. When I listened to a preview of Twista’s The Perfect Storm, I believe this joint and “Cocaine” were my two favorites. No idea how DJ Haze got his hands on this one, but it’s on his upcoming Still Countin’ Money mixtape….
Video: The Hood Internet x Kid Static – Chi City
And you say Chi City! Download the Mp3 here. Catch them at the Lincoln Hall on 9/11/10. Hit the jump for the press release and details on their tour below the jump…
N.A.S.A. feat. Hollywood Holt, Kanye West, Lykki Li & Santogold – Gifted (Remix)
Hollywood’s been spitting that shit lately! Here he jumps on the official remix of N.A.S.A.’s “Gifted”, which dropped a while back. Kanye, Santo and Lykki were already involved, but the addition of Holt is welcomed and dope. Hollywood Holt’s These Are The Songs That Didn’t Make The Album But Are Still Cold As Hell So…
Video: Closed Sessions x DJ Babu
Ruby Hornet is at it again with their Closed Session series. This one features DJ Babu, GLC and Rhymefest. Here is a behind the scenes look at the recording process with Mr. Duck Season. Look for the Babu x GLC x Rhymefest collabo “Bionic Jaws” to drop Monday (August 19th). Don’t forget about GLC’s show…