On June 15th, 2018, the Top Dawg Entertainment roster will descend upon Chicago. Leading the charge will be Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, SZA, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Lance Skiiiwalker & SiR; who will join like Voltron to show and prove why they are the most important rap label right now. Their roster is second to none,…
Directed by Marco Simmons & Born Leaders Inc. Produced by Rel Elite. Illi gets with the artist formerly known as YP to hit the Kennedy Expressway for their new “90/94” video. It’s like next level carpool karaoke. They go back and forth like the pros they are on this one, while dazzling and cementing their…
With Papi on the beatz, KAMI returns with some en fuego new music. He’s on fire right now. This one is called “JLO” and finds him building on his hot streak with distorted vocals over a bouncy Spanish guitar riff. Jenny from the Block never sounded so good. Stream it below, via Kitsune Hot Stream.
Directed by Dada Creative It’s no secret that Young Pappy is looked upon as one of the most influential Chicago rappers to never cross over to the mainstream. Unfortunately, he never got a chance to as his life was cut short just a few years ago as he was on the verge of stardom. But…
Produced by Rio Mac. Directed by APJ Films. Valee pulls up on the artist formerly known as Backwood Jones for his “Inside” video. The clip finds APJ behind the lens, and Rio Mac behind the beat. It’s honestly some smooth, soothing and addictive slap, served up by this unpredictable coupling. They never saw this one…
Produced by prodxvzn Classick Studios returns with the new installment to their curated series with Rooted Sound, this time tapping Phoelix to get on a track from prodxvzn. While the production is a bit of a departure for Phoe, who usually produces his own stuff, he brings a new form of his signature sound that has graced…
Jamila Woods joins the increasing club of Chicago artists invited to do a set at NPR’s famous Tiny Desk concert series. Jamila and her band cruise through a breezy set that includes “Blk Girl Soldier”, the Nikki-inspired “Giovanni”, and ending on a heartfelt performance of “Holy”. This one’s almost like being there for HEAVN live. Aside from…
On Wall Street, when a company goes public it’s a big deal. Well, Payroll Giovanni and Cardo got Wings have invested time in each other over the years and today they make their IPO (initial public offering) with Big Bossin Vol. 2. With the recent acquisition of Payroll and Cardo by Def Jam, it’s clear…
Produced by David Miller The SaveMoney repper is back with his first new release in close to a year. Hey, greatness takes time. And it’s nothing for Dally to take a couple off and then drop 50. Today he comes back strong with his Beyonce-themed new drop. En fuego.
Directed by Brian Willette. Produced by Thelonious Martin. Straight up shook ones. On February 9th, Herbo and the good people at Machine will be blessing us with a deluxe edition of Herb’s 2018 breakout project, Humble Beast. The new version will include a SLEW of incredible new records as well as some secret goodies for…