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.”
Video: Lil Bibby – Tired Of Talkin’
Directed by Zae. Produced by Young Chop. Before giving everyone another joint from his forthcoming The Book EP, Bibby liberates the “Tired Of Talkin’” video for those tired of waiting. If it isn’t about the mula, Bibby isn’t interested in hearing it. Check out Bibby’s latest clip above and be sure to grab Free Crack…
Treated Crew – Street Organization
Produced by Mano Treated Crew. Treated Tribe. The Cult. 20/3. Many names, many faces, all family. Today, Treated Tuesday’s return with this rough, rugged and raw anthem, “Street Organization.” The Cult is a gang of sorts, hence the name ‘street organization.’ That’s the politically correct term, but there’s nothing politically correct about this track. It’s…