Last night, L.E.P. warmed up the stage at Freddie Gibbs release party for his Str8 Killa EP at SOBs in NYC. Here, Count and Moonie run through their hometown anthem, Chicago Nz, for the crowd. To hear RapRadar tell it, Count was pouring out Hennessy for the adoring fans. Who says people from the Midwest…
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Video: Skooda Chose Prepping The New Makaveli EP
Dubbing yourself the “new Makaveli” is a bold claim for any rapper or artist to make, but the Chosen One believes he’s got what it takes to live up to the comparison. Skooda is currently in the studio working on The New Makaveli EP, which is a dedication to Mr. Shakur that’s slated for a…
Video: Mike Schpitz – Stanley Ipkiss [Promo]
In the mayhem of Tweets, messages and posts on Bun B and Freddie Gibbs albums dropping yesterday, a local artist by the name of Mike Schpitz also dropped an album entitled Stanley Ipkiss: The Year of the Nice Guy. It’s now available on iTunes via Block Starz Music (hey, wasn’t that the label that was…
GLC – Autumn On They Mind
Ball till you Fall, with Autum on your mind. This smooth, pimpish, playerlistic track, courtesy of Keezo Kane, gives Gangsta L. the perfect backdrop to exercise his G. This is yet another leak (and my favorite thus far) off his upcoming mixtape, Respect My Come Up Vol. 2: The Ism mixed and hosted by DJ…
Gaggie – Grizzly
A few months ago, a CD featuring a slew of Gaggie songs ended up in the hands of Ludacris, courtesy of Chicago renaissance man, Mike Streetz. Luda checked out the work and one song in particular got his attention – “Grizzly” – which Luda decided he wanted to cuff for himself. Well, the beat at least. So, you know…
FSD Giveaway – J. Cole @ Bottom Lounge August 6th
I’ve got two puuuurrrsss of J. Cole tix to giveaway today, as he’ll be in town this Friday performing live at the Bottom Lounge for Lollapalooza weekend. August 6th to be exact. The doors open at 9pm and it’s a 17+ show. Today, two lucky players will win a pair. All you have to do…
Favre Overshadowing Freddie’s big day? – Bill Simmons Thinks So
Lots of big news happening today. Rappers are dropping mixtapes right and left. In sports, all time winningest quarterbacks are hangin their proverbial hats up (for the 3rd time). And what’s on Bill Simmon’s mind on a day like today… GI’s own Freddie G. on what might be the biggest day of his life thus…
Simeon (of Primeridian) feat. Shev Rock – Dance 4Ever
Produced by Grant Parks Ever dance with the Devil? Simeon of The Primeridian and Prod. Grant Parks cook up some heat in the backyard kitchen and recruit Shev Rock for that special sauce on this midsummer JAM! Keep your eyes peeled because their is definitely more where this came from! Simeon (of Primeridian) feat. Shev…
Video: N.E.P.H.E.W. – Grew Up At
Directed by Bobby Rocwell
Mixtape: Onis – On The Contrary
I peed an early copy of this mixtape, which is hosted and mixed by the homie Jay iLLa, and iLLa does a good job of blending the instrumentals Onis is flowing over with the classics they were drawn from. Although I don’t care much for people rapping over industry beats (I prefer originals – sorry!), Onis…