It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (9/5) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Category: Chicago
Young 99 – Too Much
Produced by KingKahehamaeha. It’s been a minute since we heard from Young 99 (April, to be exact), but that changes now as he’s back with a new offering. The straight-to-the-point “Too Much” serves as the second official drop from 99’s upcoming Black Man project, which is due out later this year. Hit the jump and play…
Leather Corduroys – Mexican Coke
Produced by Knox Fortune Kami De Chukwu and Joey Purp return with a new Leather Chords joint, and this one is known as “Mexican Coke.” The sugar is real here, no fraudulent sweetener. Another dope outing from the diabolical duo. Now we wait on real the album. Tick, tock.
Cap 1 – Bird Bath
Produced by Chill Go Hard. Something brand new from Cap 1, which is set to appear Traps N Trunks‘ Cap and DJ Bandz-hosted Strictly 4 Traps N Trunks 86 mixtape. Strictly 4 Traps N Trunks 86 is scheduled to impact September 19th, while Cap’s Caviar Dreams 2 will be released September 16th. While you wait…
Amilcar – The Seasons
Produced by Sango Life changes like the seasons — that’s just something we all have to live with. And as hard as that pill may be to swallow, some things do remain constant, and one of those things is the skill of Chicago emcee, Amilcar. Whether he’s rapping or taking time off, he’s still got…
Video: Kid Sister – Higher
Directed by Ryan Dunkley. Produced by Chad Hugo and Dam-Funk. Kid Sister introduces everyone to Jane Jupiter with her new video for “Higher”, the single from her latest LP — DUSK2DAWN: The Diary Of Jane Jupiter. Definitely feeling this one. Check out the official clip for “Higher” above and be sure to listen to DUSK2DAWN:…
Chris Brown f/ R. Kelly – Drown In It
Produced by T-Town Two of the most controversial figures in the history of R&B have connected for the provocative “Drown In It,” which I’m surprised hasn’t broken the internets yet. Kells. Chris. The peanut gallery is definitely going to turn up for this one. Chris’ new album, X, is due out September 16th.
BubbleEye – F*ck Love
Bubble Eye tosses two middle fingers up to that four-letter word we’ve all experienced at some point or another. And no, I’m not talking about the first half of the title. What’s love got to do with this? Find out below.
Ari Stylez x Lil Reese – Kick In The Door
DJ Bandz’ We Are Chiraq mixtape dropped just moments ago, so we wanted to bring you one more joint from the project before you consume the whole thing. This one comes from Reesie and Ari Stylez, and they’re kicking down doors, not unlike the Black Frank White. Hit the jump to download the song and…
Video: YK-WildEnd f/ J-Mili x Lil Jeez xDre Day x Nun Major – Welcome To Cabrini Green
Directed by Blind Folks Vision YK-WildEnd grabs his WildEnd Entertainment comrades for a track dedicated to the now defunct Cabrini Green housing projects. The WildEnd crew took to the still standing row houses to film the clip for “Welcome To Cabrini Green,” to bring to life what remains. Gone but never forgotten.