Here’s one more Chop-produced track from French’s Mac & Cheese 3, which just hit the e-streets. Super Future and Chinx Drugz assist this time around. End result? A banger. Word has it that French and Future are working on a collaborative project, so hopefully they enlist the talents of Chop for a few more tracks.
dope.boy.magic Unveil The ‘I Wanna F*** Rihanna’ Hat
You may want to tuck your kids into bed before you continue reading this post. If you follow the dope.boy.magic team or any of the various Chicago fashion mavens on Twitter, then you’ve surely seen chatter about #TheHat. Well, today those not in the know got to see just exactly what #TheHat was. Well, from…
The 30 Best Young Chop Beats Of 2012
Words by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) In 2012, Chicago emerged as the ‘it’ city in hip-hop. We’ve witnessed unknown-12-months-ago artists become household names, with many receiving critical acclaim for their mixtapes, and others landing the biggest prize of them all — major label record deals. With all of the accolades and praise Chicago rappers have garnered…
Video: Sir Michael Rocks Talks Deal w/ Curren$y, Favorite Clothing Lines & More
Sir Mike recently sat down with PATisDOPE to talk about his deal with Curren$y, his favorite clothing lines (and his own, Mariani), Chicago’s changing hip hop scene and more. Check what Mr. Rocks had to say above.
Lil Reese f/ Juelz Santana – Bodies
After hearing Reese’s collaboration with Hell Rell, we were wondering if he collaborate any other Diplomat/Dipset affiliates and it seems we’ve gotten our answer. Reese Money and Juelz connect for this new track, which has hit the e-streets via an unofficial mixtape released a bit earlier. No word on where this one will officially end up,…
Reese – Hi [Prod. by Nascent]
The latest release from Atlanta’s own Reese, Reese Vs. The World, is one of my favorite projects at the moment and the opening track is just one of my favorites from the mixtape. Entitled “Hi”, the record was credited as being produced by The Olympicks but the track was actually laced by Chicago’s own Nascent….
Sasha Go Hard – No Time
Produced by Tony Roach In 2012, we’ve seen Sasha rise to the top of her class as one of the Chi’s dominant new artists. From packed concerts in Manhattan and Chicago to critics drooling over her music (and looks), Sasha is having one hell of a 2012. And she keeps the ball rolling with “No…
Video: Lupe Fiasco On NiteCap
Lupe was recently a guest on Peter Bailey’s NBC program NiteCap, where Lu sat down for an in-depth interview. Mr. Fiasco discusses the ups and downs of being an artist, commercial success and the business side of rap. It’s an interesting watch. Hit the jump for part two.
Video: Paperboy – Money Right
Produced by Cryptonite Paperboy is on the front lines of Bo Deal’s Killa Klan, and today he drops off his new video for “Money Right.” The beat was handled by Cryptonite, who brought a marching band to life. They even made the video, too. Turn up and tune in.
Frankie – T.A.S. (Thirsty Ain’t Sexy)
Produced by Jones 2200 Hailing from the Chi, singer/MC Frankie is making his FSD debut with the first effort from his untitled project slated for an early 2013 release. But while Frankie is flying way under the radar as an artist, he’s been lending his penmanship skills to acts signed to major labels for quite some time…