With Young Chop on the beat, Wes Dog runs up the score with his first single from his It’s Valid mixtape, “Run It Up.” I’m told Wes and Chop have almost 10 songs together that will appear on It’s Valid, so keep an open eye for that one to drop. Listen to him run up…
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Video: ZMoney – Don’t Need Em
Directed by Elevator ZMoola makes it clear he doesn’t need you or anyone with his shadowy new video for “Don’t Need Em.” I’m told Z has a number of new projects slated for a 2016 release, as well as a number of high profile endeavors — so stay tuned.
New Project: Jaro – La Bleue EP
The wait is over. After releasing his debut solo project earlier this year, Jaro, of the Beach Jesus collective, has dropped another 4-track effort on us. To aid his soundscapes, Jar brings along his Beach Jesus family Chandy and Jommis, plus Qari, Aura, and Cae Jones. Yeah, this one was a true group effort, but…
Vic Mensa & Joey Purp – 773 Freestyle
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….
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…