The Consortium is here. We’ve waited patiently, and EMP finally delivers. 13 brand new tracks with production from C-Sick, Gianni Blu and Alpha; with appearances from GLC, King Louie, Lil Bibby and YP. That’s a stacked project. It’s now available for stream and download below.
Category: Chicago
Skooda Chose – Vulture Kulture [Cover Art + Track List + Production Credits]
Skooda Chose’s long awaited and long overdue album, Vulture Kulture is finally hitting the streets on March 10th. That’s next Monday for our calendar inept readers out there. Save the date and clear out your iTunes library for this masterpiece. Do it for the Kulture. Hit the the jump to check out the official track…
Video: Saba – Secondhand Smoke
Directed by Heart of the City TV When the smoke clears, Saba will still be here. We’re gonna place our bets on that one for sure. And today he emerges with a brand new video for the potent new track, “Secondhand Smoke.” The visual for this is stellar, pairing Sab’s unique production with some riveting…
Album Stream: Mic Terror – Fresh Prince Of Darkness
We’ve continuously told you how great Mic Terror’s debut album Fresh Prince Of Darkness was. Well, today is the day you can show your support by purchasing the project, released via Chicago indie outfit, Closed Sessions. Support local, buy local. Circulate the dollar. All of that. Almost all of the Treated Crew shows up here,…
Lupe Fiasco f/ Ab-Soul – Thorns & Horns
Good and evil. Heaven and hell. The yin and the yang. Lu and Ab explore both sides on this new unexpected leak titled “Thorns & Horns.” Some really great rapping takes place here. I mean really great. Lu’s dropped enough tracks as of late to put out a mixtape. Hopefully that’s what’s happening here. OS
J-Rell f/ Add-2 MarVo, Dion Jetson, Yo-Dot, Esohel, Gadaman & Trey Dilla – Respect The Midwest
Producer J-Rell puts on for the middle of the map with this action packed eight minute track, featuring eight emcees from the best region in the business. J-Rell was able to nab Add-2 MarVo, Dion Jetson, Yo-Dot, Esohel, Gadaman and Trey Dilla, who jumped down to help complete this lyrically luscious track. All artists involved…
KiT – I Bop
Produced by by Dixie Hype The Holy one, Holy KIT, brings us a brand new joint, “I Bop.” And nah, this isn’t the type of bop song you’re expecting. Not even kinda. Don’t get curved off this curveball. Check it out below.
Caleb James – Honesty & Loyalty
Produced by Caleb James & Steve “Stone” Huff Caleb James joins forces with his Pops, Steve “Stone” Huff, for this brand new joint, “Honesty & Loyalty.” This is one of the songs Caleb played for me from his new project, The Jones 2.0, and was my favorite of the bunch. Glad he’s sharing with the…
Video: YB – Roll Wit Me
Shot and chopped by Chris Camp. Produced by Young Chop. 8TMG/Chop Squad representer invites you to roll with him for his second visual offering from Life Of A Boss, available for stream/download here. Check out YB’s latest clip above, via MySpace.
Shawnna – War Ready [She-Mix]
With a song this sinister, it’s only right that Chicago’s first lady, Shawnna, put her spin on it. Here she takes down the Rick Ross and Young Jeezy collabo “War Ready,” and we can attest she’s suited and booted for battle on this one. In case you’ve been wondering what Shawnna’s been up to, she’s…