It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the homie Plain Dave, but he’s back and going in over production from Malik Ismail a.k.a. Keef Brain on “Controllers.” This joint is just a loosie from Dave and Malik, but hopefully there’s more where this one came from. Check out what Plain Dave and Malik…
Category: Chicago
Video: Keith James f/ Jeremih – Running Back
Check out the dope new animated video for Keith James and Jeremih’s holiday record “Running Back.” The art direction on this is too fly, so you should expect to run back “Running Back” a few times. Be sure to grab Keith’s Funk Christmas, Pt. 1 EP right here, right now.
Video: Pinqy Ring – Where Do We Go From Here?
Chicago artist Pinqy Ring linked up with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Services (or DCASE) for a powerful look into the City of Chicago. If this clip doesn’t get dialogue started, I’m not sure what will. A city so readily identified as “Chiraq” is a city that needs immediate help, and…
Video: King Louie – Fuck Spike Lee
Directed by King Louie and Forman James. King Louie’s got something to say about Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq film and he gets everything off his chest with his latest offering, “Fuck Spike Lee.” I’ll let Louie take it from here: Distributing enemy propaganda. Using our walk and struggle for relevance. What’s going on here where we’re…
Akenya – Disappear
Some new heat that the homie Malcolm London just put me onto. You’ve likely heard Akenya before, as she’s leant her vocals to other artists such as Chance the Rapper, Noname Gypsy, Saba, Mick Jenkins and Eryn Allen Kane. But now, she’s stepping into the world as a solo artist — as she rightfully should….
Stream the Soundtrack For Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’
Today’s the day. Spike Lee’s controversial film Chi-Raq officially hits theaters today and the film’s accompanying soundtrack is now available on iTunes and other digital retailers courtesy of RCA Records. Thirteen-tracks deep, the soundtrack includes contributions from R. Kelly, Sasha Go Hard, Eryn Allen Kane, Young Chop, Jennifer Hudson, Chase N Dough, Hypno Carlito and more. Stream…
Stream Twista’s ‘Livin Legend’ EP
Twista’s definitely a living legend and he here’s to let everyone know that with the release of his new EP, Livin Legend. That’s right — the Westside OG is back with brand new music and it’s available for your listening pleasure right here, right now. Seven new tracks from Twista with guest appearances from Jeremih…
Stream Jeremih’s ‘Late Nights: The Album’
It’s been a long time coming, but the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Jeremih’s highly anticipated third studio album, Late Nights: The Album, has finally arrived. The album is available for purchase on iTunes right and will hit stores officially tomorrow (12/4), but you can stream the LP in it’s entirety now…
Watch Part Three of Jeremih’s ‘F1RST’ Documentary Series
Complex and Def Jam Recordings kicked off their new documentary series with Jeremih, titled F1RST, earlier this week and today they’re right back with the third installment. In part three, Jeremih speaks on parting ways with his former manager, why the video for “Don’t Tell ‘Em” was never released and more. Watch the third episode of…
Anthony Pavel f/ Saba – HerStory
Produced by chad.is.all.we.know and Ken Ross. Rising singer/songwriter Anthony Pavel gets a little help from Saba on the first single from his upcoming Windows EP, “HerStory.” This joint’s super smooth and just a taste of what Anthony’s planning to give us with his EP early next year. Listen to “HerStory” below and look for more from…