Three the hard way. Calez, UG and Loren hit the net three deep for the release of their latest and greatest, “Light It Up.” This one is pretty hot. Pun intended, of course. So light one and press play now.
Premiere: Listen to Scotty Apex’s ‘Loneheart’ EP
After hitting us with heat with his past two drops, Indianapolis own’ Scotty Apex drops by with the world premiere of his new Loneheart EP. The six-track EP features guest appearances and production from Milly Manson, Mathaius Young, Daniel East and more — and it’s definitely worth a listen. Check out what Scotty cooked up…
Lil Durk & Lil Reese Announce Supa Vultures EP, drop first single “Distance”
Now this is something the world was clamoring for back in 2012. Fast forward five years, and our wishes have been granted. Reesie and Durk are connecting to drop an official project as a duo. It’s been a long time coming, and on August 11th via Empire Records. The Supa Savage are forming like Voltron…
Stream All Star JR’s new project ‘Cases Pending’
Another artist out of Detroit that I’ve been following closely is All Star JR. His lyrics speak to the city and the conversation is money. All Star JR is infamous for his shout out from Tee Grizzley on his monstrous “First Day Out” single, and is now creating waves of his own. With over a…
TOMORROW: I’m coming to Denver for Test Kitchen: The Concert at Summit Music Hall (July 27th, 2017)
Tomorrow night, I’m coming to Denver. Yes, it’s a celebration. It’s been a year since I’ve been to the Mile High City, and tomorrow night I have the honor of being a judge/guest A&R of Test Kitchen: The Concert at Summit Music Hall. Your boy will be watching and critiquing the best and brightest talent…
Smino releases Netflix & D’Ussé video
Yesterday he said it was coming, and as promised, Smino drops off the visual treatment for a standout cut off his debut full-length. The video makes for a nice pairing, following Smi as he spends evenings with various ladies at a drive-in movie joint. Not quite Netflix, but with some D’Ussé and a bouquet of treefer?…
DON’T MISS: Friday (7/28), Sentrock & ALI SIX will square off in an art battle at Champs Sports on State Street
Chi Made, indeed. Culture fans: this Friday there’s an event you can’t miss at the brand new Champs Sports on State Street. Two of Chicago’s finest artists, ALI SIX and SENTROCK, will be squaring off for a one of a kind art battle. Yes, these two are set to do battle in the live ‘Arena’…
The Weeknd’s Mano-produced “Reminder” strikes platinum + nominated for VMA
UPDATE: “Reminder” has just been nominated for ‘Video of the Year’ at MTV’s 2017 VMAs. Yet another accolade for Mr. Mano and The Weeknd — one of music’s most recent and proven forces. Another one. He’s done it again. After his previous Weeknd-produced hit, “The Hills,” went 7x platinum, the duo have struck gold platinum…
PREMIERE: Air Credits drops new video for “Safe Room” from their recently released ‘OMEGA VIRUS’ project
A few weeks back, the duo of Air Credits, a.k.a. ShowYouSuck and The Hood Internet, quietly dropped their sophomore project, OMEGA VIRUS. They dropped the eight-song outing on the one-year anniversary of their first show together at Double Door (RIP!) It was a conscious decision to release the project as one long song, and to…
Queen Key flips Cardi B’s hit “Bodak Yellow” in new freestyle
Ms. Key unloads over Cardi B’s recent hit “Bodak Yellow,” with her latest freestyle, which of course, is infectious. The Queen is ready to set atop her throne, so don’t you forget who is of the regal class in Chicago. All Hail The Queen below…