What did you do on Christmas? Well, I know what Chi City MC Ill Legit was up to — putting together this 22-song mixtape, Sidetracked, which features all unreleased and unheard material. How you love that? And he doesn’t even want anything in return. This here is my gift to the Chicago and the rest…
Video: Ace B8gie – Authorized Hit
Directed by Cholly for High Vision Films. Produced by The Analyst. B8gie Man closes out the year with a direct hit to the industry. Beware, he has you in his crosshairs.
Video: King Chip f/ Lorine Chia – Action Plan
Shot and chopped by Watts City Films. Produced by Rami. King Chip hits the California hills for the official video for “Action Plan”. This joint originally appeared on Chip’s 44108 mixtape, but it will now serve as the first offering from his new Rebel Castles project due out in 2014.
Murph Watkins – Beautiful
Produced by THEMpeople With assistance from Loona Dae and production unit THEMpeople, Murph drops off the brand new “Beautiful.” Something fresh to get you back on track after the holiday. It’s oh so beautiful.
FSD Feature: Little Did They Know: Chicago Rap Music 2010 – 2013 [Part 2]
A Story by Holiday Kirk (@holidaykirk) As the fourth year of the new decade approaches, it’s time to take a look at how far this city has developed musically in only a few years. These articles serve a dual purpose: to act as a time capsule moving forward, and to capture the thrill of the moment….
L’A Capone f/ RondoNumbaNine & Lil Durk – Brothers
DJ Bandz liberates this previously unreleased joint from the late L’A Capone, which features Durk and RondoNumbaNine. No word on where this joint will land, but our guess is Rondo’s upcoming follow-up to Real N*gga 4 Life. Check out “Brothers” below the jump.
Longshot f/ deM atlaS – No Matter What
Produced by Young Diamond Longshot is prepping the release of his seventh studio album, Nothing’s Gold, but this project is a lot more than just your average album. We’ll let Long do the talking. This time around Shot returns with his newest project, ‘Nothing’s Gold’. ‘Nothing’s Gold’, Longshot’s 7th studio album, has a duel meaning…
New EP: Reese – 1184 Miller Ave: South Side Story
Presented by DJ Steph Floss. Columbus, Ohio emcee drops off his new EP, 1184 Miller Ave: South Side Story. Hit the jump and take an audio journey through the southside of Columbus, OH with Reese.
Video: Rocky Diamonds – I Kno
Directed by Hi-Def. Produced by RMB Justize. One of the standouts and one of my personal favorites from Rocky Diamonds’ Diamond Life 4 finally gets an official clip. Check out the video for “I Kno” above and keep an ear out for Rocky’s Marckus Shaw EP, which is scheduled to drop next month.
Video: GLC – Cathedralfied Livin’
Directed by Terrence A. Jones. Produced by Cardo. Some spend their Christmas day at the Church, but I highly recommend you spend some time getting Cathedralfied. It feels so good. It’s a way of life.