Directed by Meanphidia. Edited by Gabrielle Joly. KC, Broski and Vado (no relation to Cam’s Vado) dropped the Mp3 for this banger in September in 2011, so it’s only right they return with a video. Better late than never, right? They dedicate this one to the currently-incarcerated Bump J, who actually shares a bloodline with…
New EP: Fonz-E Mak – Octoberly
This just in: October ended two days ago. But that’s not gonna stop Fonz-E’s shine, as he lets loose his Octoberly EP in early November. Hey, I guess that’s still kind of Octoberly? Nonetheless, he’s here to rep for his 2008ighties crew with this new collection of tracks. Listen up and download below…
New Album: Gemstones – Elephant In The Room
Since leaving Lupe’s First & Fifteenth label and retiring in 2009, Gemstones’ musical output has been spotty at best. In fact, Gems last release was On The Road To Glory: My Story which dropped in August of 2010. But despite going quiet for a few years, he’s been steadily working, crafting his latest opus, Elephant…
Chief Keef f/ Ballout – Dat Loud
After “Love Sosa” hit with a boom, Keef returns with Ballout in tow with “Dat Loud.” I doubt this one will end up on Finally Rich, but it definitely meshes with Keef’s new melodic sound. Turn it up loud. [Alt. link below]
Video: Kevin Coval on WTTW
Chicago poet/author and activist Kevin Coval was recently a guest on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to talk about local hip-hop as well as his poetry book inspired by Chief Keef entitled More Shit That Chief Keef Don’t Like. Instead of bashing, Kevin offers a different outlook on what’s happening. To purchase Kevin’s book click here, and to read more about More Shit…
Mixtape: KP & Ville – Finally Famous
Hosted by DJ Victoriouz & DJ Twin I’m On ENT presents the new project from Chi City spitters KP & Ville. Finally Famous features 12 new tracks, the bulk of which are produced by Young Chop. Chief Keef, Johnny May Cash, Mello Tha Guddaman and more assist on the features side of things. Get familiar…
Dorsey Kydd – All Dat Mouf
Produced by Yung Automatik. Get your mind out of the gutter, people. Before hitting us with the official video for “STM, DTM”, Dorsey drops off another one from his forthcoming Bully Muzik project. Tough talk? Dorsey doesn’t want to hear it.
Pics: PHLI Fall/Winter Beanies
PHLI recently unveiled a lineup of dope beanies that’ll be sure to turn some heads. Along with the new colorways of the hats pictured above, you can also check out the re-release of the classic “PHLI Chicago” beanie. Hit the jump for for more flicks.
R. Kelly ‘Trapped In The Closet’ Sing Along Coming To Big Screen
As the Black Friday premiere of Robert Kelly’s return to the Closet approaches, the madness over the series is hits a boiling point. If the hilarious IFC advertisements weren’t enough, Chicago’s Music Box theater has just announced that it will bring Trapped In The Closet to the big screen, complete with subtitles and a sing…
FSD Beats: Custom Made & Serious Beats
Follow Custom Made & Serious Beats (@SeriousBeats @Custom60625) 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 —…