Shot and chopped by Zae. Produced by Deezy. It’s a Savage Squad affair as Gino, Fredo and SD connect in the official video for “Lotta Birds”. This joint was one of the standouts from Gino’s Raised In The Streets project, available for stream/download here.
The Primeridian, Neak & Nida Nasheeda – Stop On By
Produced by Mulatto Patriot. Keys by Diggs Duke. Prime Time is back, and today they’ve joined forces and have brought some friends along for the ride. Those friends being Neak, Nida Nasheeda and Mulatto Patriot. It’s a family affair, per usual. “Stop On By” serves as the first experience of Race’s forthcoming solo EP, Baked…
Chance The Rapper Premieres New Song On Toca Tuesdays
The mysterious mystery man, Chance Da Rapper, randomly popped up on Al Lindstrom’s Toca Tuesdays radio show on Shade 45 last night, and decided to premiere a brand new joint. Something with Social Experiment for Social Experiment. Gotta love how he’s toying with his flow yet again. He’s channeling some new spirits on this one….
Northfield Police Investigating Alleged Shooting At Chief Keef’s House
WGN is reporting that Northfield Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an alleged shooting at the home of Chief Keef (or Chief Reef as they called him) and his manager, Dro. Now, these reports are unconfirmed and appear to be a bit sketchy right now. Another ruse? Or is this something more serious? Police in…
Video: S.B.E. – I Feel Like
Directed by Tyson Ruhge. Produced by Da Internz. Da Internz blessed Chicago trio, S.B.E., with one of the hottest records of their career with “I Feel Like.” So watch the crew bring the audio to life with this party-starting visual. I feel like you’re gonna like it.
Video: Nardwuar Vs. Vic Mensa
The Human Serviette meets the INNANET. Nardwaur caught up with Vic Mensa during SXSW for a hilarious interview. The two touch on WHPK 88.5, growing up in Hyde Park, Italian Fiesta and even bring in DJ Oreo to talk about his past as a Jesse White tumbler. That’s enough from me — just press play…
Video: Young Chop On NPR’s Microphone Check
For the latest episode of NPR’s Microphone Check, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelley chop it up with Chop during SXSW about various topics including his favorite studios, Maschine versus FL studio, studying older songs and much more. Check out the full interview above.
Mixtape: DJ Victoriouz & DJ Bandz – We Mean Biz [Compilation]
The We Mean Biz gang, DJ Victoriouz and DJ Bandz, drop a brand new mixtape dedicated to the independent sect of Chicago rappers: We Mean Biz: Indy Compilation. The project includes 18 new tracks, featuring the likes of Ty Money, Matti Baybee, Young Tee Tee, Pusha T, Chris James, Lil Mouse and more. Hit the jump…
Video: Danny Brown Live On Arsenio
Danny Brown continues to take off in the mainstream. Seriously, he’s seemingly everywhere right now. It’s great to see him getting this type of shine, and last night the Old emcee took his talents to the Arsenio Hall Show. Watch him rock the crowd with his hit “Dip” above and hit the jump to watch…
Official Lollapalooza Lineup Released (For Real This Time)
Okay, for real this time. No more fake lists, or tiny font posters — this is the real deal. As far as hip-hop/urban goes, this is quite possibly the best lineup they’ve had since 2008. And yes, Outkast IS performing. Praise Gawd. Outkast, Eminem, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino, Vic Mensa, Iggy Azalea, Rich…