Produced by Cam O’bi Saba and Noname go back many years. They came up in YCA together, among other things. They are friends and frequent collaborators, and today, they connect for the dynamic “Church / Liquor” — which offers a harsh look into Saba’s native West Side, and similar areas across the country. It’s systemic,…
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Common remixes Solange’s “Cranes In The Sky”
Com says he was so inspired by Solange’s great, great, great new record “Cranes In The Sky,” he decided to drop his very own unofficial version of it. He told Fader: “Every once and a few years, there are certain songs that come out and have the sound of forever. ‘Cranes in the Sky’ is…
Listen to White Gzus’ new project ‘Stackin N Mackin Vol. 4’
Today is church on a Tuesday. Why, you ask? Well, because White Gzus has risen. Yes, the god-like Chicago duo of Gzus Piece and Blanco Caine return with their long-awaited and fourth project as a duo, ‘Stackin N Mackin Vol. 4.’ It’s the fourth piece of the puzzle from the Chicago duo, who’ve garnered much…
Sir the Baptist drops the video for his Donald Lawrence-assisted “What We Got”
Produced and directed by Sir the Baptist. Director of Photography DADAcreative. Sir has been on quite an impressive run lately. Between rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jay Z at Made In America, to recently performing at TIDAL X: 2015 alongside Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj — he’s poised to close the year out on…
Lil Uzi Vert hits the Portage Theater on Halloween
Halloween in Chicago just got a bit scarier, as it was announced that The Portage Theater will be hosting a live show from the always entertaining and red-hot Lil Uzi Vert. Over the past few months, Uzi has risen to the top ranks of the hip-hop industry, and you already know just how crazy his…
Watch KAMI’s great new video for “Home Movies”
Directed by Andre Muir Every time I see KAMI, I rush his ass and ask him when he’s dropping new music. I saw him a few weeks back, and he told me “soon.” He wasn’t playing. This morning, he emerges with the great new video for “Home Movies,” which looks like a movie, tbh. In…
Stream Lance Skiiiwalker’s New Album ‘Introverted Intuition’
The debut album from Lance Skiiiwalker is here. You’ll remember, Lance inked with powerhouse West Coast label, TDE, back in May — and already has his debut album out. Pretty crazy, right? He’s a priority, so share this moment with him on his new 13-song album, which features ScHoolboy Q. It’s pure Introverted Intuition, and you…
Check out Chella H’s “OOOUUU” Remix
Chella Chellz takes Young M.A.’s hit to task with her very own remix. Yeah, this song gotta be the hottest rap song in the country right now just based on the number of freestyles alone. That’s always the sign of a sure shot. Listen to the 1st Lady’s rendition below, and be sure to say…
Martin $ky connects with Mathaius Young on “Strays”
Produced by Martin $ky Damn, this joint is too cold. Freezer status. Two Midwest titans, Martin and Mathaius. From the Chi to the Nap, it’s all the same. And today, they shoot a few strays at the industry over an eerie bottom-heavy backdrop. They shootin? Ahh, made you look. Stay out of the crosshairs below.
Watch Lance Skiiiwalker’s “Lover’s Lane” Video
Directed by DeAndre Forks & Dupree McCall. Produced by B.New. Chicago’s TDE representative, Lance Skiiiwalker, is dropping his debut project with the label tomorrow. Gasp! Yeah, that was fast. The album is titled Introverted Intuition and it should be ready to roll at Midnight. That’s crazy, and major congrats are in order to Lance for…