Produced by No I.D. The tag team of Common and No I.D. continue their run of solid records with “Made In Black America”, which features TDE representative Ab-Soul. This is second joint we’ve gotten since Common announced his Nobody’s Smiling LP with No I.D. (“War” was the first) and it’s just what you would expect from…
Video: Spenzo – Devil Is A Lie
Shot and chopped by Ralph Laureen. After taking Drizzy and SB’s “We Made It” as his own, Spenzo takes his talents to Rozay and Jay’s “Devil Is A Lie” for his second drop of the week. As expected, the young emcee does not disappoint. Don’t hurt ’em Spenz. Related: Joakim Noah’s Favorite Song? Spenzo’s “Wife…
#100Trill f/ Chief BL – Contemplating
Produced by Mike Jaxx. Mike Jaxx and Grade Aplus, collectively known as #100Trill, connect with westside native Chief BL for this new joint from the duo’s forthcoming EP titled “Contemplating”. I don’t know about y’all, but I never knew contemplation could sound so good. Muzik 2 Check Yo B*tch 2 drops February 14th. Until then,…
Video: The Making Of ZMoney’s “I Can’t Stop”
Directed by Andrew Zeiter. ZMoney’s addictive “I Can’t Stop” hit the e-streets a few days ago and today, Closed Sessions gives everyone a look at how the Z’s collaboration with Odd Couple came to be. Aside from crafting the record, Z also talks a bit about his love for music and how it has changed…
FSD & Red Bull Sound Select Present: Ty Dolla $ign, Leather Corduroys, Mick Jenkins & Saba @ Reggie’s March 6th
Artwork by Hebru Brantley The last time you saw us was all of the way back in September 2013, and a full six months later we can finally say: “Hi haters, we’re back off hiatus.” Red Bull Sound Select and Fake Shore Drive return for the 2014. New year, new artists, new headliners. I don’t need…
Fredo Santana – It’s Only Right
Produced by DJ Kenn I love seeing DJ Kenn back with the team in a major way. He truly is a national treasure. Here he jumps back down with Big Boss Fredo for the auto-tune tinged “It’s Only Right.” You better get right before you get left, so do the right thing and press play…
Joakim Noah’s Favorite Song? Spenzo’s “Wife Er”
In this business, you never know who is listening, and you never know who is watching. So earlier today, Joakim Noah caught Bulls and music fans by surprise when he released his official pregame playlist. Noah’s list featured the standard rap fare from the national spectrum, but did include one local favorite — Spenzo’s bubbling…
Sicko Mobb f/ ASAP Ferg – Fiesta (Remix)
Sicko Mobb. ASAP Mob. It’s a true La Cosa Nostra affair, as Sicko Mobb & ASAP Ferg connect to bring us the official “Fiesta (Remix.)” Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ve surely heard Sicko Mobb’s “Fiesta” — it’s one of the hottest party records in the city, not to mention has taken…
Video: Nick Astro f/ Legit – Put Me On
Directed by Nick Astro. Nick Astro and Legit come together for the solid “Put Me On”, which utilizes a few of those go-to phrases used by aspiring artists, producers, directors, models, etc. The visual serves as prequel to Nick’s video for “Scarlett Johansson”, which is due out soon. And now a few words from Nick:…
Video: Chi Hoover f/ MJD – Road Dawg
Shot and chopped by Cholly for HighVision Films. Chi Hoover and MJD’s “Road Dawg”, produced by Saint The Good Boy, gets the visual treatment. Unfortunately, it’s not a flip of Road Dogg Jesse James’ theme song. Press play and check out what Chi and MJD cooked up above.