On “Ain’t That Easy,” Gary, Indiana native C.R.E.W.S. connects with Da G Count of L.E.P. Bogus Boys fame for this new release. The track leans a little more on the soulful side of things, which are the beats I love to hear Count wreck the most. This also shows promise for rising rapper, C.R.E.W.S., whose…
Video: CNN’s Chicagoland To Feature Chief Keef Tonight
Last week’s episode of CNN’s new original series, Chicagoland, heavily featured Chance The Rapper and highlighted Chicago’s burgeoning hip-hop scene. However this week, the series takes a different turn and focuses its attention on Chief Keef, his rise to fame, and the conflict with the late Lil Jo Jo. A preview of tonight’s episode can…
ZelooperZ – Can’t Hang
Produced by BulletProof Dolphin. The Brusier Brigade’s own ZelooperZ gives us another taste of his forthcoming project with “Can’t Hang”, which Pigeons and Planes just premiered. Z’s project, HELP, is on the way. Don’t forget, you can catch ZelooperZ alongside Danny Brown on The Old Danny Brown Tour. Chicago’s own Lucki Ecks will also be…
Bodi Deeder f/ Juice Beatz – Scrapin’ The Plate
A DJ Honorz Exclusive Bodi and Juice scrape the plate with this new one. Consider this the last meal on wax.
Video: Alex Wiley – Vibration
Directed by Visual Mecca. Illustrated by WindeauxVision. More good vibes. Alex Wiley gets animated in the official video for “Vibration”, inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting. If you missed the mp3, grab it right here. Alex’s latest project, Village Party, is scheduled to impact this spring. Until then, watch the video for “Vibration” a few times…
Mixtape: Lil Herb – Welcome To Fazoland [No DJ Version]
Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Lil Herb’s Welcome To Fazoland, which is one of our favorite projects of the year, is now available without any DJ tags or shouts. This new version of Herb’s debut also includes two bonus records — “Everyday In Chicago” and “At Night” with Herb’s partner-in-crime, Lil Bibby. Got it?…
Chuck Inglish – H.M.U.
Chuck Inglish’s Convertibles LP doesn’t hit stores and digital retailers April 8th, but you can stream the entire album on Spotify now ahead of time. The retail version of Convertibles includes a brand new record, titled “H.M.U.”, which wasn’t featured on the version of the album that recently hit the faucet. After giving the album…
Video: Add-2 & Khrysis – Death Of Chicago
Directed by CAMovement After premiering last night on Revolt, Jamla-signed artist Add-2 drops this eulogy to the city of Chicago and the problems that plague it. Check out Add and Khry’s funeral procession soundtrack above. It’s like that.
ZMoney f/ Brickfare – Bundles
Produced by JNeal ZMoney gets it by the bundles. In turn, he also spends it by the bundles. But this new joint featuring Brickfare and production by JNeal is too cold. Bundle up. 3mpire coming soon.
Vic Spencer – F.A.N.
Are you a fan? Or a F.A.N.? Well, Vic Spencer dedicates this one to all of the F.A.N. boys out there. What does it stand for? Well, you’ll have to listen to the lyrical lexicon himself, Vic Spencer, to crack that code. I’m Sway with the answers on this one. +1 on that cover art,…