Brick Squad Monopoly repper Frenchie BSM connects with Chicago trap/EDM producer Gianni Blu for his latest single, “Crowd Surf.” Trust thy crowd and jump in it. Listen and learn.
Category: Chicago
King Louie – Hot N**** [Freestyle]
Louie Louie throws his hat in the ring, on the song by the guy who threw his hat in the air. Where did it land? The world may never know. But whatever, Louie heats this track up to 400 degreez. No questions.
Pics: Shepard Fairey Brings His Hennessy V.S. Limited Edition Bottle To Chicago
Photos by KIRILL WAS HERE Yesterday, world-renowned artist and designer Shepard Fairey kicked off his extended weekend in Chicago as part of the launch of his new limited edition Hennessy V.S. Limited bottle — and Lollapalooza, of course. The event was held at Shepard’s new weekend-long pop-up art gallery, Art Alliance: The Provocateurs, which opened…
Chuck Inglish f/ Vic Mensa & Killa Kyleon – James Harden
Chuck Inglish digs in the vault and liberates the mp3 for a collaboration with Vic Mensa and Killa Kyleon that originally appeared on illRoots Radio Vol. 3.5. We had a day off in Houston a couple of years ago, so we made this. It was featured on Illroots Radio Volume Three.Five. Stream and/or download “James…
Chris Crack – Y Is U Doin Nat Man?
Produced by TMTHY TRTL. Chris Crack is easily one of the hardest working emcees on the scene right now and today, he drops off yet another new record. You have questions? Well, Crack has answers and you can catch all of them on “Y Is U Doin Nat Man?”. Why are you doing anything other…
White Gzus – Top
Produced by 808 Mafia White Gzus are set to shoot straight to the top, with this new one titled “Top.” Top of the pops, ya’heard. This production courtesy of 808 mafia is super slammin’. Top down, top back, top of the mornin’ to ya. All of that. Check it out below. Stackin & Mackin available…
Chance The Rapper Covers The Chicago Reader
Cover boy Chano is back again with this week’s B-Side cover of the Chicago Reader. He’s one of Lollapalooza’s major players this year, so it’s only right they bring him back to the frontpage for this year’s festivities. Head over there to check out their full rundown of the happenings in Chicago this weekend. See…
Mixtape: Fredo Santana – Walking Legend
Hosted by DJ Bandz, DJ Scream and DJ Lil Keem. After a few delays, Fredo’s Walking Legend project is finally here. Fredo’s latest full-length effort includes fourteen new records with guest appearances and production from Chief Keef, Lil Reese, Young Chop, Metro Boomin, Childish Gambino and more. Stream/download Walking Legend below.
$tacks – BAE
Produced by Pearlie Fontane Young $tacks dedicates this one to all the “BAES” out there. Gather ’round and listen to your new anthem.
Video: Noisey’s Lunch Break w/ King Louie
During his recent stay in Toronto, Noisey caught up with King Louie at Gangster Burger to chop it up about working with Kanye, working on Yeezus, the late Pac Man’s influence on Chicago hip hop and more. Check out the full interview above and be sure to grab Louie’s latest project, Tony, on iTunes.