With The Life of Pablo said to be hitting Apple Music and Spotify in just a matter of hours, Kanye’s “Saint Pablo” with Sampa hits the e-streets. If you recall, ‘Ye originally premiered this joint during Yo Gotti’s The Art Of Hustle release party at 1Oak a while ago. Glad we get to hear this one…
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Video: Ice Cube & Common – Real People
“Verbal vegetarian, squash beef with Ice Cube…” Together at last. The video for Ice Cube and Common’s new single, “Real People,” is here just in time for the release of Barbershop 3: The Next Cut on April 15th.
Chicago Rappers Take to Trump Tower for Donald Trump Diss Song
Chicago’s battle with Donald Trump continues. From popular t-shirts to protests turned mini-riots, the Chi hasn’t been too welcoming of the Republican frontrunner. And today, a Chicago rapper by the name of Swagga has upped the ante all together with a new diss video/song simply titled “Donald Trump.” In the video, Swagga takes to the somewhat…
Mick Jenkins – Artful Dodger
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Produced by THEMPEOPLE and Kaytranada The Artful Dodger is a character from Charlie Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, who is best known for being skillful and cunning. Mick Jenkins is a rapper from Chicago, best known for his skillful flow and cunning wordplay. Everything is connected. #staywoke Check out Mick’s latest…
Towkio and Joey Purps – Body Bags Freestyle
Produced by Smoko Ono While down in Austin for SXSW, Towkio and Purps got with DJ Booth/Audiomack for a studio session which lead to the freestyle track you can find below. Smoko Ono killed this beat — this joint absolutely slaps. There’s also an accompanying vide below. Get both now.
Snoh Aalegra – In Your River
Produced by Christian Rich Snoh is back with the second release from her Don’t Explain mini-album, which is due out on April 8th via Artium. Today’s release was produced by Chicago’s own Christian Rich, with some assistance from Badbadnotgood. Float on below.
Video: Bryan Ford f/ Pugs Atomz x Killah Priest & Awdazcate – FOHH
Produced by Bryan Ford Pugs’ band leader, Bryan Ford, put together this dope track/video called “FOHH” — which basically calls into question the Future of Hip-Hop. Where are we going? Where have we been? Well, he assembled the team of Killah Priest, Pugs Atomz and Awdazcate to tell it like it t.i. is. Apparently this…
Lud Foe – Rollz
A DJ Victoriouz Exclusive Lud Foe’s name has been ringing as of late, and rightfully so. He has a unique style — especially in the Chicago scene. So it’s no surprise that fans and tastemakers are starting to pay attention. Today, the rising artist links up with DJ Victoriouz to hit K.O.D and throw some…
Video: Lil Mouse – Take Somethin
Directed by Basik Da Kidd. Produced by XJ Beats. The city keeps on making it, and Mouse keeps on taking it. And today, he takes it a step further with the video for “Take Somethin.” Don’t be Mouse Myers’ next victim — stains will be hit. Check out the vide below.
Kweku Collins f/ Jamila Woods – Ego Killed Romance
The Closed Sessions crew offers up another excellent collaboration as Kweku Collins links up with fellow CS signee, Jamila Woods, for this smooth self-produced release, cleverly titled “Ego Killed Romance.” Kweku has been steadily building himself quite the buzz over the past year or so, and 2016 is looking to be a huge leap forward…