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.
Uzi – Money
Video by Ash Travers & Bryan Peterson. After closing out last month strong with their video for “Scene Girl”, Ohio duo Uzi’s back with a brand new record called “Money”. No word on if a full project is on the way from Uzi, but I sure hope so. Check out “Money” below.
Video: EST85 x Black Raphy’L – Know Now
Directed by MADFILMS. Produced by Blac Market. EST and Raphy’L took to the Iridium pop-up shop in Chicago to film the video for their infectious new tune, “Know Now.” EST85’s TELEKINESIS album is due out later this year. If you don’t know now you know.
Frank Leone – Night Brigade
Produced by Frank Leone. Frank Leone keeps DJBooth‘s Freestyle Series moving along with “Night Brigade”, the tenth entry in the series and the latest offering from the rising Windy emcee. Stream/download “Night Brigade” below via DJBooth. Frank’s new album, EnterWILD, is scheduled to drop later this year. Keeping an ear our for that is strongly suggested.
New Album: Willie The Kid + Bronze Nazareth – The Living Daylights
After a string of really dope drops, Willie The Kid and Bronze Nazareth finally lay their collabo project, The Living Daylights, on us. 13 new tracks of straight heat from both ends of the spectrum — beats and rhymes. Real Michigan vibes here. Stream it below and buy right here.