Category: Chicago

Drew just sent me this new track – “Oceans” – from Looney. It’s the first leak from the St. Paul x Evanston up-and-comer‘s approaching mixtape Nerd Hop Vol. 3. Jordan Looney – “Oceans”

More footage from last night’s Every Drop Counts benefit show at Reggie’s. Here Da Phedz, consisting of Mano, Holt, Mic Terror and John James hit the stage for “Freak Ass Playa”. This song is the shit. Can I get a leak from someone? Please. Mano? Holt? Mic? Shouts GWHH

And just when you thought it was over….Reno returns with his own twist on “Exhibit C”.  This track is going to be featured on the upcoming PHLI mixtape, hosted by DJ Broadway Streetz. Reno Chinati – “Exhibit C”

Rash chats with Sway on the red carpet of the Grammys regarding his upcoming album, The Believer, which will feature production from Kanye, No ID & The Twilite Tone. Com says he’s bringing it back to the “Boom Bap”.  Color me keyed. Shouts to Shaheem @ MTV yet again.

A dope new collabo from J. Hollins and MC Juice, produced by Force One Seven. This will be featured on J’s upcoming project, The Soul Renaissance LP, due out next month. Listen to J talk about the project in the vlog above. J. Hollins feat. Juice – “Her High”

The Brothers Mayhem connect with The Productionix for the remix of “Never Less Than Ill”. The original version can be found on the Project Mayhem + Solemates Chicago Sir, Madame & Mayhem Vol. 1 mixtape.  In case you missed that, be sure to check it out here. Project Mayhem – “Never Less Than Ill” (Remix)

I actually talked to Euro P this morning (evening in Europe?) who just left Germany and was headed for Switzerland. He’s been playing sold out shows in London and Poland and is loving. Much respect. Here he checks in with a quick 16.

Here’s the latest collabo from Jay Stonez & RaShawnna. The song is described by Jay’s camp as: “a hotter Male version of Getting Some with a better twist” You be the judge. Jay Stonez feat. Shawnna – “Awww Yeah” Hit the jump for the press release As you can tell from the picture staying Fly…

On MTV’s Mixtape Daily. Lu discusses his thought process creating various songs from the project, and how his omission from MTV’s ‘Hottest’ list was his inspiration for Enemy of the State. Shouts to Shaheem!

Last night, during Rhymefest’s set at the SOLD OUT Every Drop Counts Haiti benefit at Reggie’s, Che brought out Mikkey Halsted, Twone Gabz & Juice (Juice and ‘Fest have never shared the stage peacefully) to perform their track “4,3,2,1” which is going to be featured on Jay iLLa’s Revenge of the Backpacks 2 mixtape. After…