Produced by Papi Beatz and Jake Osmun. While on the road together for their Back With A Vengeance tour, Vic Mensa and Joey Purp keep the SaveMoney Summer rolling right along by taking some time out to hit everyone with a new brand joint — “773 Freestyle.” Vic and Purp went in on this one….
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Hypno Carlito – Woah
Produced by Chop Squad DJ FSD, that’s like whoa. But no, it’s not Black Rob, it’s Hypno Carlito. Hyp returns with his revised and revamped 2016 version, which is a nod to the 2000 Bad Boy classic. Carlito and Chop Squad killed this joint like woah.
New Project: The PLYMKRS – Trapical
The PLYMKRS are back with a brand new five song EP, Trapical, produced entirely by DC. We’ve been rocking with the PLYMKRS for some time now, and it appears 2016 is the year they’ll truly break through. Need further evidence? Then press play on this five-song party igniter. It’s a trapical paradise, and the perfect…
Video: King Louie – Reefa Dem
Directed by Cole Bennett. Louie’s back with another new joint and accompanying video, presumably from his upcoming Tony 2 project. No word on when we can expect to hear that just yet, but this new joint should hold you over until then. Watch Louie’s latest clip below the jump.
Smino Covers the Red Eye
St. Louis-born, Chicago-residing soon-to-be-superstar, Smino, has been going crazy lately. From sold out shows in NYC t0 high profile slots at Lollapalooza, the world is quickly catching on to his Midwest greatness. And that was just within the last two weeks. To cap off his recent run, today he covers Chicago’s Red Eye newspaper. Josh…
RBMA Invades Atlanta August 15-20
The Red Bull Music Academy continues to impress year after year with the best and most engaging music programming worldwide. And August 15-20, they keep it stateside by invading Atlanta for some amazing showcases, roundtables, events, and conversations. During a recent panel on the intersection of music and technology, a speaker highlighted how independent artists…
Video: The Boy Illinois f/ Drey Skonie – Ruling Class
Directed by FlyKite & Gilbert Gaston For his latest video, Illi takes it to the Pyramids of Illinois a.k.a. The Onasis Family of the Gold Pyramid House, alongside Drey Skonie for “Ruling Class.” Inspired by Nas and Lauryn’s hit from 20 years ago, “If I Ruled The World,” Illi rules in his own right. He…
Nina Tech – Winning
Young Nina Tech is back and she’s chalking up the W’s. No L’s over here. What did you expect? Another “L’s Anthem”? Nah, this new joint from Nina, hosted by Havarti Fonts, is for those standing in the winner’s circle. Losers, lames and the unlucky need not apply. So enjoy this new Nina treat below,…
DJ Twin f/ Sean Kingston, Rick Ross & Blac Youngsta – Money Bag
Fresh off the release of his Day 1 EP, DJ Twin’s back at it with a brand new single featuring a few of your favorite artists. For his latest offering, titled “Money Bag,” Twin enlists the help of Sean Kingston, Ricky Rozay and Blac Youngsta. Solid lineup, solid record. You got one, Twin. Check out…
Max Wonders – World Gone Crazy
Produced by Tahmi Max Wonders drops off one last single from his upcoming debut full-length, Hues to Blame. Adding on the idea of his last few releases, Max muses on growing into manhood, and what it means to maintain, or lose, one’s youth. So we can likely expect some heaviness from that LP. Check out…