Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) Chicago is known for breeding some exceptional producers, and two beatsmiths at the forefront of the new sound emerging from the city are the duo of Nez & Rio. The two friends met at Kenwood Academy High School and have since been making music together as a team. Nez and…
RMB Justize – The Half
Produced by RMB Justize. RMB’s been busy crafting tracks for Taylor Gang’s Chevy Woods and J.R. Donato, but today he returns with a brand new record of his own. You may think you know RMB, but you don’t know the half. New project from RMB soon? Let’s hope so. Click play below and listen to…
Video: Lupe Fiasco Debuts “Drizzy’s Law” In Atlanta
Lupe’s Tetsuo & Youth Preview Tour kicked off last night in Atlanta and those in attendance caught an early listen of a new joint Lu’s calling “Drizzy’s Law”. No word on if this record is actually on Lupe’s new LP, but hopefully we’ll find out for sure soon. Spotted at LupEND.
Video: Clark Airlines – Psycho B*tch
Directed by Clark Airlines. Shot by Dolo92. “Psycho B*tch” follows up where “Built This Sh*t” left off, where Clark was being chased around the city by some sort of secret agents (one of which who was rapper MPulse). In this clip, which was supposed to have been released on Halloween, features Clark in a sticky…
Video: Benzino f/ Zona Man & KD Young Cocky – Chasin’ Commas
Directed by Will Gates Zino Grigio came out to the Chi to shoot “Chasin’ Commas” with Zona Man and KD Young Cocky. Looks like they gave him a nice tour of the city and saw plenty of “Bootee.”
Video: Eminem Live On SNL
“Berzerk” Last night, Eminem appeared on SNL alongside Kerry Washington as the music guest. He was joined by Rick Rubin for “Berzerk,” and later brought out Skylar Grey for “Survival.” MMLP2 drops this Tuesday. Watch “Survival” is below the jump. RR
Video: Vic Mensa Previews “Mr. Rich”
Video by Davy Greenberg If you thought Vic was gonna take a break after INNANETAPE, then you thought wrong. The internet never sleeps. Or stops. It’s always connected. Until your Mom picks up the jack and disconnects the dial-up. Anyhoo, Vic is already working on new material as evidenced by this new clip filmed at…
Video: Lupe Fiasco “Old School Love” Live In Florida
Lupe is now bouncing around the country on his Tetsuo & Youth preview tour, and last night he was at the University of Florida where he performed his new single “Old School Love” for the very first time. Or at least that’s what I was told. Never believe what you read on the internet. Lupe’s…
Eminem f/ Buckshot – Don’t Front
The Interscope squad just released this brief version of “Don’t Front” which is a bonus track on MMLP2 when you purchase Call of Duty: Ghosts. Got it? And yes, this is Buckshot the BDI Thug on here. Don’t front, you know they got you open. I don’t know about you, but I would enjoy a…
Video: Asa – Cut the Check
Directed by Hi-Def Remix video drops next week featuring Dreezy, Mikey Dollaz and ZMoney. Go ahead and cut it.