Produced by Martin $ky Something super cold on the coldest day of 2015 thus far, from rising Chicago star Martin $ky. Not only does Martin show off his lyrical prowess with “Reach,” but the track also boasts his haunting production soundscapes that are part eerie and part window-shattering baselines. Another Chicago head-turner, Saba, shows up…
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Video: Common & John Legend Perform “Glory” On Good Morning America
Com Sense and John Legend dropped by Good Morning America this morning to promote the movie Selma, and their single from the film, “Glory.” In the video above you can watch Common and John Legend in their glo early in the AM. Also, fun fact: “Glory” was nominated for Best Original Song at Sunday’s Golden…
Video: YP – Let Us Pray
Directed by Luke Gonska. Produced by Xtreme. Prayers up for YP, who gives us a video for his tear-jerking track, “Let Us Pray,” where he discusses the tragic loss of his newborn son for the very first time. With Luke Gonska behind the lens, keeps it simple with a black and white treatment that gives…
Video: Bo Deal – Pain In My Vocals
Directed by Dark Mirror Films As we told you a few weeks back, Bo Deal is calling it quits. Yes, sadly enough, Bo is fed up with the rap game, and has decided to throw in the towel. He’s grown tired of the fake politics and rat race. But before he leaves us for good,…
Lupe Fiasco f/ Crystal Torres – Adoration Of The Magi
Produced by DJ Dahi. Lu’s Tetsuo & Youth is only 15 days away. Yikes! That really crept up on us, no? So as he continues to keep fans excited for the album, he dropped a new record out of the sky featuring Crystal Torres, titled “Adoration of the Magi.” It’s a jazzy, slow-roller that features…
Vic Spencer – Lifegame Part 2
Mr. Spencer is back to kick a few of his tried and true bahs about this thing we call live. Coming from a slew of experiences, Vic has quite a bit to get off his chest. Sit back, relax and listen to what the self-proclaimed “old fart” has to say. “Lifegame Part 2” below.
Video: Zona Man – No Advance [Ep. 1]
Shot and chopped by Forman James. FBG representer and the Chi’s own own Zona Man has been busy working on his new project, No Advance, and is almost ready to share it with the masses. In preparation for the project’s release, Zona’s giving everyone a look behind-the-scenes with the No Advance vlog series. In the first…
Video: Lil Reese & Boss Top – All The Time
Shot and chopped by Slow Productions. Produced by RiccoOnTheBeat. Boss T and Lil Reese connect for “All The Time,” a brand new joint courtesy of DJ Bandz. This clip’s a little too short as it only includes Reese’s verse, but the final version of the record will include Top’s contribution to the track and is on…
Young Chop f/ BanksTheGenius – Check
Produced by CBMix & Banksthegenius Chop puts his checks up for “Check.” Listen to him check his cheddar, and check his fans with this ode to stacking checks. Big bank take little bank, indeed. Check it out below.
New Project: Xcel – Xcelence: The Composer
Chi City producer Xcel returns in the form of pure Xcelence, to give us a brand new instrumental project for your listening pleasure. The beatmaker behind some of the Chi’s biggest hits gives us five new instrumentals to use as well please. Rap over ’em, listen to ’em, give them out as gifts — whatever….