Tucked away on the latest volume of Sam Hoody’s Chiraq 2 Hoodyville mixtape series is a new joint from Sly Polaroid, which you can give a listen below. No word on if the record is attached to a bigger project coming from Sly in the near future, but we sure hope so. Check out “Stand Down”…
Category: Chicago
G Count Speaks On Game Diss, Discusses Solo Project
The G Count’s name has been ringing like crazy over the past week thanks to his response to The Game on his version of “Chiraq.” Then an unreleased L.E.P. Bogus Boys record surfaced earlier this week, further keeping Count’s name in the news. Well, today he linked with Rob Markman at MTV to discuss the…
Twista’s “Hope” Lands On Top 40 Charts 10 Years After Release
The pop charts can be a weird place. Late last year, you probably remember reading about Kanye West’s awesome “Gone” landing on the Billboard charts eight years after its release thanks to a goofy viral video. Well, it appears another one of Chicago’s top artists is having the same fate, as Twista’s 2004 single “Hope”…
RZA x Rockie Fresh – Makin Moves
Today, Dr. Pepper rolls out their latest endeavor, the One of a Kind Studio Sessions EP. This project pairs four emerging artists with dope producers to create magic in the studio. On the first EP, acts such as Tinashe and Robert Delong were paired with the RZArector for a slew of dope new records on…
Plies f/ Lil Reese – On A T-Shirt
Produced by Shawn T Florida and Illinois collide on this new collabo from Plies and Reesie. Neither are to be played with on this one. Stream/download below.
God – Broke (You Remind Me Of Dope)
This is super ill. Definitely feeling the bars, beat and concept here. Listen to God let the horns blow on “Broke (You Remind Me Of Dope.)” This one goes out to those who are so bad they’ll leave your pockets looking like rabbit ears. Also, God is not a XXL Freshmen this year, but below…
Video: Maine Man f/ Lil Durk – R.N.U.
Boston artist Maine Man links with 2014 XXL Freshmen, Lil Durk, for the “R.N.U.” clip. Check guest appearances from RondoNumbaNine and Fred The Godson.
Mano Inks Deal With Warner/Chappell
Congrats are in order to Mano, as the producer/artist/DJ just inked a deal with Warner/Chappell Music. Mano partnered with the publishing powerhouse for a co-pub deal. As of the now the terms of the deal are not available to us, but you can expect some big things in store between Mano and Warner in the…
Video: Nicholaus Kane – Assassin For Hire
Directed by Q Hefna It’s assassination day, and Nick Kane has you in his crosshairs. Ready, aim, watch.
Video: Icy Duck f/ Bird Bankin Boi – About Me
Lawless Inc’s Poultry Boyz are back: Icy Duck and Bird Bankin Boi. What do you know about them? Well, you’re gonna learn today with “About Me.”