Produced by RC Wellz. Windy emcees and frequent collaborators Ric Wilson and David Ellis have officially joined together as a duo, Fuck Yo Institute a.k.a. F.Y.I., and today they give us their first release as a pair — “Woah.” With a flip of Kid Cudi’s “REVOFEV” (or the record from Greek rock group that Plain Pat…
Category: Chicago
Video: Sicko Mobb – Penny Hardaway
Directed By Alexander King One of the crowd favorites from Sicko’s slammin’ Super Saiyan 2 gets a video. The results? A slam dunk. Trav and Ceno take it to the playground (you know?) for this vibrant new clip for their official single, “Penny Hardaway.” Named after one of the great 90s hoop stars, the title and vibe…
Lil Mouse – Rob Who
Something new from Mouse Myers. The Hella Bandz captain gives us another look from his forthcoming album, #IGIT. Keep an eye out for more from Mouse in the coming weeks, but fans of the artist can plan, plot and strategize with this new one you hear below.
New Project: Doc Da Mindbenda – Back On That Bullsh*t
In celebration of the Bulls current playoff run, Chicago producer Doc Da Mindbenda drops off a brand new five-song beat tape: Back On That Bullshit. And fittingly, each and every song is inspired by a player: “Whaddup Dun(leavy),” “Pau Wow,” etc. You get it. It’s dope. “That Chi-Town, South Side bullshit, we on it” – Kanye…
Chance The Rapper Talks Kanye West, Soundcloud, Violence In Hip Hop & More @ Harvard
On April 30th, Harvard University hosted Chance The Rapper as guest lecturer at their Hip-hop Archive & Research Institute. And during a Q&A with students, they picked Chano’s brain regarding a number of subjects including streaming services, violence and misogyny in hip-hop, plans for the future and much more. Thankfully the good people at Fader…
Check Out Lili K’s ‘Tidal Rising Artist’ Feature
Tidal and Roc Nation’s interest in Chicago continues, as over the course of the past few weeks they’ve taken notice to songstress Lili K. In fact, the streaming platform exclusively premiered her new project, Ruby, a few weeks back. They emerged this week with a feature on Lili titled “Where I’m From,” which chronicles her…
Video: Bruza The General – Even If It Kills Me
Directed by PUMA Bruza takes to the city streets to film the new clip for “Even If It Kills Me,” the newest drop from his recently released, Backpack Trap, project.
New Project: Katie Got Bandz – Zero to 39th
Hosted by Rich Laurel KATIIIIE! Ms. Got Bandz is back with a new mixtape for the people, as if she ever stops working. Zero to 39th is 13 tracks deep and features production from Blockondatrakk, DGainz, Lex Luger and C-Sick. It’s an action packed offering, featuring a whole slew of turn up anthems and motivation…
Jean Deaux – Stay/Stars Crossed
Produced by Donnie Trumpet Jean Deux gets with Donnie Trumpet to kick off the campaign for her new project, Soular System Vol. 2, the follow up to last year’s first installment. Ms. Deaux doesn’t miss a step with this one. You may want to stay awhile with this joint.
Cory Jreamz – Drunk In Toronto [Prod. by Different Sleep]
What happens after you get a little too lit in Toronto? You make a song about it, duh. And that’s just what Houston spitter Cory Jreamz did with some help from Windy producer Different Sleep. Different Sleep provides the perfect canvas for Cory to paint a picture of what took place one night in Toronto and you…