One of my very favorite producers is back with a new beat tape entitled, Reel Beat Tape. Get it? Pro has always been very giving to the FSD community, so local rappers should take this and run with it. And all though Pro dipped out of the Chi for an exile in Los Angeles, ain’t…
Mixtape: Oskee Mariotti – Stay Down, Stay True
Stay Down, Stay True isn’t just a good motto — it’s the title of Detroit represenative Oskee Mariotti’s new project. The eleven-track effort includes contributions from CeeJ of RetroSushi, Y.E. Ali, Dave of FatKidsBrotha, GLC and more. Do yourself a favor and stream/download after the jump.
Cover Art: Sasha Go Hard – Nutty World
Sasha is prepping the release of her fourth mixtape, Nutty World, for later this month. DJ Victoriouz is handling hosting duties, and expect collabs with the likes of BJ The Chicago Kid and Odd Couple. This joint looks like it’s gonna be out of this world.
Video: Ray Nitti – Lights Down Low
Directed by PhillyFlyBoy. Produced by Bizness Boi. Take a ride around Milwaukee with Ray Nitti for his new visual, “Lights Down Low”. Light a candle and turn down the lights — word to Teddy P.
Chavis Chandler – Culinary
Produced by Chuck Strangers. Detroit emcee links with Pro Era beatsmith Chuck Strangers for this new joint, which won’t be featured on his forthcoming project titled Darkskinned Jermaine and The Legend Of Leather Britches. Press play and chef it up with Chavis below.
Maya Symone f/ Kembe X – Summertime Chi
Singer/songwriter Maya Symone gives it up for everyone’s favorite time of year in Chicago, the summer. Kembe X lends a helping hand and gives a solid closing verse. This is a nice way to close out the summer.
Giftz – Position Of Power [Cover Art + Tracklist]
With Giftz set to drop his biggest project to date on August 20, it’s only right that they unleash the official cover art and tracklisting with the production credits included. The art direction of the ‘tape was handled by Zeph Farmby who did the cover art you see above and below. Position of Power features…
Tragedy Tha Beast – Love U 2 Death
Produced by Genius Picaso Domestic violence is real. And not the way the RZA described it, either. Here Trag tells a tale of love gone wrong. The art of storytelling.
I.L Will f/ T-Wizz – T.H.O.T.
Lollapalooza might be over, but Thot-A-Palooza is still in full effect. Don’t believe me? Click play. Shouts to DJ Honorz.
Naledge x GLC – Shake Em Up
Here we have a loosie from Naledge’s Brain Power sessions. Brain Power dropped back in early June, and Naledge already has a reloaded version of the album ready for release later in 2013. You can expect this joint and more like it to appear on the re-release. Here, frequent collaborators Naledge Born and the Ism…