Produced by Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper Featuring Stevie Wonder. Esperanza Spalding on bass. Scratches by J Rock. Strings by Patrick Warren and ad libs from Chuck D and MC Lyte. A few weeks back, Common dropped by Windy City Live to premiere a verse from his powerful new single “Black America Again” — which…
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Video: Machine Gun Kelly f/ Chief Keef – Young Man
Directed by Ian Moore. Machine Gun Kelly and Chief Keef quietly dropped one of the more unexpected and doper collaborations of the year with “Young Man,” and today, the track’s accompanying video makes it debut online. Kells and Keef got one here. Watch the video for “Young Man” below the jump.
Chance The Rapper Talks Family Life, Kanye’s New Project & Beyonce VMA Moment & More
Chance recently had a VIP party for Power 106 in Los Angeles prior to his LA show, where he sat down to talk about a slew of subjects. He spoke on family life, SNL, Kanye’s forthcoming project Good Ass Job (!!!), the infamous Beyonce VMA moment and more. It’s required viewing per usual. Magnificent Coloring Day…
Video: Mane Mane 4CGG – Ruthless
Directed by DGainz. Produced by Haz Futcha. Something new from Glo Gang’s own Mane Mane, which he’s calling “Ruthless.” Check out the video below and stay tuned for Mane Mane’s Young & Ruthless mixtape, due out very soon.
Kweku Collins – Life Part 2
Kweku joined forces with DJBooth as part of their Tracked Out series, while out in NYC earlier this summer. “Life Part 2” is a track he built from scratch at Audiomack Studios. They filmed a short doc to accompany the very-dope track. As you know, Kweku has been a very busy man, and is about…
Video: Joey Purp f/ Chance The Rapper – Girls @
Produced by Knox Fortune. Directed by Weird Life Films. Today is a good day. Why, you ask? Because my favorite song from Purple’s iiiDrops project receives a video, that’s why. Now, when I first heard this record, Chance wasn’t even on it — and it still was the immediate standout for me on the album….
Saba, Eryn Allen Kane, Joey Purp, Austin Vesely, and More Featured in Chicago Magazine
In a piece on the red-hot art scene within the city, Chicago Mag did a spread on some of our favorites that are making waves. Bios on Eryn Allen Kane, Towkio, Joey Purp, theMIND, Mick Jenkins, Bryan Allen Lamb, The O’My’s, Lili K., Saba, Liam Kazar, Homme, Austin Vesely, E’mon Lauren Black, Jamila Woods, and…
Video: Pavy – Love Life / The Walker
Directed by TPJ Pavy is back after some time off to deliver the people a vibrant split video for “Love Life” and “The Walker.” The Boot God takes it to the great outdoors for this one, finding himself on the ocean front as well as the ranch. Find you a man who can do both….
Video: G Herbo – Been Havin
Directed by LVTR Kevin. Produced by C-Sick. G Herbo’s been havin’ things (word to Big Mike) and just in case you didn’t know, Herb lets you know with his latest video which you can watch directly below the jump. Herb’s debut album, Humble Beast, is on the way. Consider yourself warned.
Mick Jenkins – Fall Through
Produced by Rascal & THEMpeople Mick’s new album, The Healing Component, drops this Friday, September 23rd. It’s been a long time coming, and those that’ve heard it have passed along nothing but rave reviews. Prior to unveiling the finished product, however, Mick took to Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show to premiere “Fall Through” —…