Directed by Andrew Zeiter Back with another dope ‘making of’ video is Closed Sessions, who give us a behind-the-scenes look of what went into “Own Man,” the first release from Alex Wiley’s forthcoming project, Village Party. As the story goes, an unfinished version of “Own Man” sat idle for months until Mick Jenkins came through…
Mapei f/ Chance The Rapper – Don’t Wait (Remix)
Sir Chancellor adds some bars to the official remix of Mapei’s “Don’t. Wait.” What are you waiting for? Check out “Down Wait” right now below.
Mixtape: Bump J – Midwest Takeover 2
Bump’s Midwest Takeover 2 project started as a dedication tape helmed by DJ V-Dub, but has since been finished by Scotty Flowers and Kita G. It features a handful of unreleased Bump records, as well as joints from Bump associates such as Sly Polaroid, YP, Boogz and others. This project also features the finished version…
Skrillex f/ Chance The Rapper – Coast Is Clear
Tonight, Skrillex dropped a new app today called Alien Ride, and on top of the new app, he decided to make his new album available for stream. On said album is his long-awaited feature with Chance The Rapper, “Coast Is Clear.” Chano gets in full-on dance mode, and even channels some classic Chris Wallace. Could…
Chief Keef f/ Blood Money – F*ck Rehab
Produced by Bezz Luciano New Sosa. He’s fresh out of rehab, but he doesn’t care about rehab, therefore he says “F*ck Rehab.” Blood Money adds a few bars to this infections steel-drum-tinged new single from Keef’s forthcoming Interscope album as well. Middle fingers up. NR
Video: Lamb$ – Percy
Directed by KiT. Shot & Edited by Mookie for Elevator. KiT not only makes dope music, but he also directs great videos, too. Here he links with his Cincinnati comrade, Lamb$, for this visual ode to the greatest rap hustler, and possibly greatest rapper of all-time, Master P. Well, I may be the only person…
11 Chicago Rappers Nominated For XXL’s Freshmen List
After Chicago was criminally shut out completely from last year’s XXL Freshmen 10 cover (with the exception of a Keef mention), it’s only right that we dominate the nominations for this year’s coveted 10th spot. The 10th spot is the slot that ALL fans get to vote for, and this year it includes an astonishing…
Vado f/ Jeremih – My Bae
Funkmaster Flex premiered Vado’s new single just moments ago. And along for the ride here is Jeremih, who joints forces with WTB’s Vado for “My Bae.” Hear what these two put together directly below.
Noelz Vedere – Blackout
Produced by Alex Isaak Noelz blacks out on his latest release from his Bittersweet Victory album, which is due out in May.
Video: Lil Chris f/ Thotkingz – WTF U Mean
Directed by FUQJHUSTLE Something new from Lil Chris and a new group calling themselves the Thotkingz. Crown me.