Well it appears it’s no longer a Cruel Summer, as the project originally slated for an August 7 has had its wig pushed back until September 4. I’ll spare you on the Cruel Fall joke. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait another month for the highly-anticipated compilation. Until then. Pitchfork
Complex Presents: The 100 Best Kanye West Songs
Penned by FSD’s own Andrew Barber. Kanye West has enjoyed one of the greatest ascents in the history of hip-hop. The man born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, had dreams of being a rap superstar, but was initially only noticed as a producer. Kanye got his big break doing ghost production…
Video: The O’My’s f/ Chance The Rapper – The Wonder Years
Directed by Robby Barnett. With the Blended Babies behind the boards, The O’My’s and Chance The Rapper reminisce a bit in this latest visual. Nico Segal of Kids These Days is on the trumpet here, also. Be sure to check out The O’My’s Chicago Style project if you haven’t yet.
Video: Yung Berg f/ Jay Stonez – 100 Bottles
Filmed by @MannyReel & @_FDW_ 99 bottles? Nah, Berg and Stonez do you one better and take it all the way up to a clean 100. This one was pulled from Berg’s latest release, Chicago Redemption.
G.O.O.D. Music Covers Complex
It’s about to be a Cruel Summer, and the good folks at ‘Plex have unleashed their G.O.O.D. Cover just in time. Kanye, Kid Cudi, Common, 2 Chainz, Big Sean — yep, the gangs all here. As Kanye West himself said earlier this summer, there’s a real healthy sense of competition in hip-hop right now. But…
Video: Fredo Santana f/ King Louie – Just Be Cool
Directed by Zae. It’s a GBE and Lawless affair as Fredo Santana and King L connect once again. This time around, they just want you to chill for their new visual. It’s A Scary Sight coming soon.
Video: Shorty K & YP – James Worthy (Live @ Reggie’s)
Courtesy of 10photos. Sir Michael Rocks and the Toothpick Clique took over Reggie’s Rock Club for Mike’s Lap Of Lux release event last night. During Shorty K’s set, he decided to bring out YP to assist him on track three from Staks Fifth Avenue — “James Worthy”.
Video: The Smokers Club Tour @ Bottom Lounge
Courtesy of Fly Kite Media. As you know by now, The Smokers Club Tour rolled into Chicago this past Friday. This year’s performers included Juicy J, Smoke DZA, Fat Trel (who was joined on stage by GBE), Joey Bada$$ and more. With a lineup like that, Bottom Lounge was definitely the place to be. Chicago’s…
Video: GLC Presents: Honored Society [Ep. 4]
If you missed episode three, you can watch it here. Says GL: As K-Town & Seius attempt to expand their money making operations out south; they encounter some young goons that ain’t having it. However life out west is business as usual. They collect bread & if you come up short you are dealt with…
Legit f/ Dubb Blak – Feliz Sabado
A little late, but here’s the latest drop from Legit. This one’s pretty tough. Feliz Sabado