It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (2/22) it’s eligible. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staffs faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Richy Marciano f/ Ro Spit, Earlly Mac, Scolla & Boldy James – My N****s [D-Mix]
It’s a Detroit affair as a few of the city’s finest join Richy Marciano for the official remix D-Mix of “My N****s”. D-Town is definitely represented on the mic here. Richy’s new project, Emphasis On My City, is due out soon.
Louder Than A Bomb Presents: #BarsMitzvah – The Mixtape
In celebration of Louder Than A Bomb’s 13th anniversary, the poetry collective has dropped a new mixtape entitled #BarsMitzvah. On top of Louder Than A Bomb, which is this Sunday at Lincoln Hall, they’re also having a release party for the project at Lincoln Hall (THIS Sunday March 3 @ 7pm), featuring Vic Mensa, The…
FSD Beats: Icey Yu
Follow Icey Yu (@IceyYu) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound, we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of charge…
Video: Chance The Rapper Decodes “Living In Vain”
For the latest installment of Life and Times‘ Decoded series, Chance The Rapper breaks down his verse on Lorine Chia’s “Living In Vain” and talks about the Chicago hip hop scene live from Jugrnaut. Acid Rap drops next month.
Video: Nelly – Hey Porsche
Directed by Ethan Lander. Nelly’s current single (and Andrew’s favorite song — haha) receives the visual treatment. Click play and ride along with the St. Louis vet. Look for Nelly’s new album, M.O., to be released later this year.
Hit Skrewface f/ Wayne Blazed – Would U Still
ESGN and Gary, IN’s own Hit Skrewface doesn’t have 21 questions, just one and he asks that question with the help of Wayne Blazed on his latest single. If you like what you hear, be sure to cop the mp3 on iTunes.
Video: Kamilah Sumner – Maybe I
Directed by Kamilah Sumner. Produced by D. Focis. Off Kamilah’s Life & Love album. In this clip, ‘Milah flexes her director and editing muscle.
Video: AyeLogics & Sir Michael Rocks – Coolin’ With The Coolest
Filmed in Las Vegas. Aye and Sir Mike connect for the video for “Coolin’ With The Coolest.” And when it comes to coolin’ with the coolest, it doesn’t get much cooler than The Cool Kids’, Mikey Rocks. Say that three times fast. Want that Mp3? Grab it here.
Video: Phero – IV
Directed by Stefan Klapko. Phero delivers his latest visual for the fourth track from his The Five Columns project set to impact early spring. He’s four for four in my book.