After a couple years of loosies and a 2-track offering, Queens transplant Jhon Myquale arrives with his debut EP. The 5-track effort finds the spitter linking with Matt James and Jesse 5k for a great introductory release. Myquale is proving to be one of the most distinct voices coming from the city at the moment,…
Juice WRLD inks deal with Interscope
19-year-old Juice WRLD has been one of the city’s fastest rising acts of the last few months, and that’s continued with a new deal.
Lucki drops a new video “4EVERYBODY”
Words by Aaron Navarro Lucki and Lonewolf might be a match made in heaven. Or maybe hell. Either way, when these two link up, it always feels outwardly. The two drop this visual for Lucki’s single “4EVERYBODY,” a knocking and ethereal beat by Marc Basqiat that has Lucki dropping gems about his life and the…
Weasel Sims grabs Chris Crack & Jae Haze for “Spiked Lemonade” visual
Mr. Sims is back with his weekly Weasel Wednesday drop. This time he spikes his drink alongside fellow Westside reppers, Crackaveli and Jae Haze. Take a sip as these two peruse the streets of the Chi with a slight buzz. Toast to them. Bottoms up.
Brace Boogie and Lil Messi connect for their “Birthday” video
Directed by Timo. Produced by 2 Sticks. This is my first time hearing of Brace Boogie and Lil Messi, and these two have a hit on their hands with their incredibly catchy new release “Birthday.” TBH, if this one is worked right, it could replace “In Da Club” as the new birthday anthem for this…
PLYMKRS drop their new video for “Check” directed by DGainz
Directed by DGainz. Produced by The Legendary Fya Man. The PLYMKRS, also known as the UFB conglomerate, run up a “Check” in their latest video, directed by DGainz. This one is burning up the city right now, meshing footwork and the new sound of the Chi so perfectly. Watch the high octane visual below.
Pitchfork Music Fest announces full lineup including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, Earl Sweatshirt, DRAM, Noname, Ravyn Lenae, Smino, Saba, Kweku Collins & more
Pitchfork Music Fest back. July 20-22. Union Park. The most glorious time all summer. And after a few weeks of gently releasing and teasing the lineup, they’ve launched the full lineup — and it’s solid, per usual. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Noname, Earl Sweatshirt, DRAM, Ravyn Lenae, Saba, Kweku Collins & more. Yeah, it’s that serious….
Watch King Louie’s new video for “Just Relax” + listen to “OG”
Directed by Pat Banahan The actual March Madness brackets came out last night, and today we’re well on our way to filling out the brackets for all of Louie’s drops this month. These two from today might be my favorite ones of the series yet. The video for “Just Relax” is above, while the video…
Goody drops new video for “Medium”
Visual direction handled by Ron Louis It’s been a few months since we’ve dropped any new Goody material. 8 to be exact. But never mind that, the boy Goody has been working at a furious pace, and has started to unload new content for the people. Today, he kicks off his campaign with the new…
Drayco McCoy comes strong on “Hollow Tip Music”
Produced by Baby Guillotine Not that Drayco ever comes weak, but this new self-produced joint hits the target perfectly. He’s a deadeye dick. And he has the competition in his crosshairs. Okay, enough with the gun range puns, let’s talk about the song. The beat is insane, and was maestro’d by none other than Drayco…