The tragic report of DJ Rashad’s death sent shockwaves throughout the music industry last week. It was even more troubling when reports began to surface that Rashad passed because of some sort of drug overdose. Well, today the Guardian ,via his UK label HyperDub, refuted those reports stating Rashad died due to complications stemming from…
New EP: Chris Crack x Tree – TreeSwag
Ooh lawd, we’ve been waiting on this one. The newborn baby from Chris Crack and Tree has finally arrived. Every leak thus far from TreeSwag has been fire flame, so hearing this full, completed project brings us much joy. Saba and C. Rich are on hand to add their additive swag to TreeSwag, but the…
New Album: Pete Sayke & ThatKidMyself – Forever
It’s always nice to hear emcees and producers teaming up for full length projects and that’s just what we have with Forever from Pete Sayke and producer ThatKidMyself. Pete and Myself’s Forever LP is fourteen tracks deep, with Add-2, Mike Schpitz, Neak, Slot-A and more showing up to contribute. Hit the jump and give Forever a listen below via…
Rocky Diamonds – Come Here
Produced by Jordan Granados. Something new from Rocky Diamonds, set to appear on his forthcoming Loner mixtape.
Poster For Kanye’s Yeezus Film Revealed
Yeezy season’s approaching again. This morning, Mazdack Rassi of Milk Studios gave the world a look at the poster for Kanye’s upcoming Yeezus film via Instagram. Details about the film are still scarce, but we do know that American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is credited as the film’s writer thanks to the poster. The trailer gives…
North Coast Festival 2014 Lineup Announced
On August 29-31, Chicago staple, North Coast Music Fest, will return for its fifth year anniversary — back again at Union Park. North Coast has quickly risen to the top of local music fests, and this year’s lineup is sure to keep fans packed in the park yet again. On the hip-hop side of things…
Hurt Everybody x Alex Wiley – Golden
Produced by Supa Bwe Hot off the presses comes this new ditty from Hurt Everybody and Alex Wiley. They hit Jungle Studios earlier today to craft this record, and without wasting any time whatsoever they’re releasing it to the masses. Hit the jump for the full video/song experience. It gets the gold(en) medal.
Video: Adamn Killa – Wanna Ball
Directed by Elevator. Produced by Mayhem Meech. Engineered by Massacre Tracks. Something new from 197 representer, Adamn Killa. Everybody wanna ball, holla at broads at the mall. Etc. Hopefully we’ll get a full length from Adamn in the near future. Ball till you fall, y’all.
New EP: Ben Hixon – 1ll
Words by Tyler Gallagher (@TyTalksChi) The THEMpeople collective is at it again, this time dropping a solo beat tape from producer Ben Hixon. Inside this five track opus, Hixon refines classics from the likes of Big Pun, Jay Hova, and Birdman Jr. To hear Hixon’s subtle changes, be sure to listen to the original versions…
Chance The Rapper & Social Experiment – I Am Very Very Lonely
On the one year anniversary of Chance’s groundbreaking project, Acid Rap, Chance unleashes a brand new slow-roller alongside his band, Social Experiment. April 30th is a monumental day, why so lonely Chano? New year, new sounds. Check it below. And if you missed our one year retrospective look into Acid Rap, you can read it…