This might could be the best album artwork of the year right here. I’m not even sure where to begin as far as analysis, but cot damn if this doesn’t look like a lost cover from the Phunky Phat Graph-X files. On this new release from Sir Mike’s Banco album he recruits two of the Westside’s…
Category: Chicago
Vic Spencer – She Is (Pt. 2)
Produced by Rocket Vic Spencer has a full length project in the works with TDE in-house producer and Chicago native, Rocket. The album is titled Vision Pipes, and is due out on the 4th of July. In honor of the release, Vic decided to cut loose this sequel to “She Is.” And yes, this is…
Mixtape: Ebone Hoodrich – Plugged & Connected
Hosted by DJ 1Hunnit Ebone Hoodrich is currently out of play for an unspecified amount of time, but that isn’t stopping his Plugged & Connected mixtape, entirely produced by Cryptonite Beatz, from dropping. The work doesn’t stop despite a few setbacks, and today Ebone evidences this with these 13 brand new and never-before-heard tracks. The…
Video: Bandman Kevo f/ King Louie – Wonna Be
Directed by DGainz Wonna be a baller? Shot caller? 20 inch blades, on the Impala? Or nah? Here, Kevo and King send some stray shots at the wannabe’s out there in their new DGainz-directed video for “Wonna Be.” Kevo’s Fast Life mixtape is due out soon — save your bandz for it.
Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Common’s ‘Nobody’s Smiling’ Album Cover
The rollout continues for Common’s Nobody’s Smiling album cover. And I must say, it’s been a while since a cover — not an album, a cover — has received such a rollout. Today, Com unleashed the behind-the-scenes video of the cover and his thought process behind it. A few days ago, the cover art featuring…
New Album: Roman Flowrs – Denise
Named after Roman’s favorite character from The Cosby Show, Denise is an instrumental excursion dedicated to the first crush of his life: Miss Lisa Bonet. Roman still loves H.E.R., therefore titling this instrumental LP in her honor. Story time. Gather round: My family would come together mostly on Saturdays, moms would be cooking breakfast &…
Video: KD Young Cocky f/ Dreezy – Can’t
Directed by Lashe. Produced by D. Brooks Exclusive. The power trio of KD Young Cocky, Dreezy and D. Brooks Exclusive join forces yet again to shed light on the harsh realities of the streets of Chicago. Dreezy is definitely one of the hottest rising talents in the city, and KD Young Cocky is close behind,…
SolarFive – Smoke Stroke
Produced by OnGaud SolarFive of the OnGaud faction cuts loose a loosie today. This one is titled “Smoke Stroke.” Best believe he be strokin’. Word to Clarence Carter.
Trey Songz Celebrates The Release of Trigga In Chicago with Hennessy
Last night at Sawtooth Lounge in Chicago, Hennessy V.S. proudly partnered with Power 92 to host an intimate listening party for Trey’s new album, Trigga, which is available in stores and online today. The event was hosted by Power 92’s Tone Kapone, and included an exclusive one-on-one interview between Tone and Trey, and at the…
New Album: Pavy – R.O.M.E.
The Roman Empire is alive and well on this new mixtape from the rap game Caesar. The Roman dictator Pavy now presides over the rap game, and today he rules over his enemies with R.O.M.E. The 14 track opus includes all new music featuring the likes of BJ The Chicago Kid, Paris Beuller, TreStyle, C….