Tha Intavention’s Jamal Mar drops his new 10 song project #WeAreKings [Vol. 1]: Made.In.Love. The project features all original records with production from Novacane, Jusoul, September 6th, WeirdDough and Javis Faux. With features from Legit, Kenlo Key, Good Vocation, and Washed Out. Download below.
Video: Cousin Bang Surprises Cam’ron At 106 & Park
It appears Cam was at BET filming his segment with Nicki Minaj for tomorrow’s 106 & Park — the Birdman cameo gave it away. However, one cameo Cam wasn’t ready for was Cousin Bang, who was a little upset he wasn’t invited to join in the festivities. Check their awkward encounter above.
Sir Michael Rocks f/ Tris J & Shorty K – “Hit A Lick” + “Pajama Pants”
Sir Michael’s Premier Politics 1.5 impacts next week, so the good people over at illRoots decided to liberate two joints to hold everyone over — the Tye Hill-produced “Hit A Lick” that features Shorty K & Tris J and the Cardo-produced “Pajama Pants”. Hit A Lick Pajama Pants
Jeremih – Go To The Mo
Produced by The Fr3shmen Moments ago, Jeremih premiered his new single “Go To The Mo” live on Power 92 with DJ Pharris. It’s only right that we drop it directly after. So ladies and gentlemen, here’s the internets premiere of ‘Mih’s latest: “Go To The Mo.”
Kanye West Sued Over “Girls, Girls, Girls (Remix)” Sample
I’m confused by this. For a few reasons, honestly. But first, let’s look at the suit: AHH: Hip-Hop star Kanye West is the subject of a lawsuit over an illegal sample contained on a 2006 mixtape. Robert Poindexter filed a lawsuit against Kanye West in the United States District Court of Southern New York, on…
Video: The Cool Kids the Face of LRG’s 2012 Summer Campaign
LRG has tapped Sir Michael Rocks and Sir Charles to rep their 2012 summer line, alongside the cast of Comedy Central’s series Workaholics. Their “we don’t grow up, we beast out” tagline is alive and well in this clip. Looked like a good day.
New EP: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Vs. The Hood Internet
Presented by TEHO Media. Windy city producers The Hood Internet deliver their re-imagining of six tracks from the Bogus Boys’ latest effort, Now Or Neva, with assistance from producers and DJ’s Keepaway, The Big Pink, Magichour and more. Stream below and download after the jump.
FSD Feature: Rap Shows Suck. Ernest Wilkins Explains How To Improve Them.
Words by Ernest Wilkins (@ErnestWilkins) A fixture at local shows and parties, Ernest Wilkins is officially known as Chicago’s wingman (no seriously, he owns the title). He’s one of the bright personalities behind the Red Eye newspaper and Metromix Chicago. No rookie to the rap game, Ernest spent time at Def Jam before making the…
Video: D. Mose f/ D-Edge – Skyway
D. Mose links with Str8 Slammin’s own D-Edge for his latest visual. Chicago to Gary on this one.
FSD Giveaway: Devin The Dude @ Reggie’s 4/21/12
Presented by FSD, Knuckle Rumbler & Ground Lift Media Devin’s Seriously Tripping Tour rolls through Chicago the day after the national holiday that is 4/20. On 4/21/12, Devin alongside the Local Nobodies, DJ Trew and Coughee Brothaz North touch down in Chicago for a performance at Reggie’s Rock Club. The show is 18+ and kicks…