A special NYE gift from DJ V-Dub & the Chief Bump J. V-Dub was one of the first DJ’s in Chicago to embrace Bump and the Goon Squad during their triumphant journey to the top in the mid-aughts. During this time, V-Dub spun an astonishing amount of Bump freestyles and exclusives–many of which were never…
Mixtape: Rashid Hadee – YIM2011
Chicago artist/producer Rashid Hadee takes us through his Year In Music 2011, with this ‘Best Of’ project. Another stellar year for Hadee, but I’m still patiently waiting for his follow up to 808s & Hadee. Download and stream below…
SNDCLSH [DJ Lupe Fiasco + DJ Sky Gellatly] x DJ Kue – Letting Go Remix
Something fresh from Lupe’s new side project/group SNDCLSH with DJ Sky Gellatly. Lu’s back on his singing shit. Look for their EP to drop in 2012, with all of the albums proceeds being donated to children. Every single dime. Lu was definitely the most charitable hip-hop artist in 2011, so I must tip my hat….
Skooda Chose f/ Naledge & Pugs Atomz – We Gone (NYE Remix)
Pugs Atomz jumps on the remix of Skooda & Naledge’s “We Gone,” for a special NYE treat. Pugs stunts all over the track, and lets the people know he has no more pages left in his passport. Try that one on for size. Ha! 02 Track 02 (1)
Video: Soope – King
Directed by Nick Brazinsky
ANTiERTHANG f/ Mikkey Halsted, Suave Da Lyricist & Tommy Nova – The Deadliest
Produced by Bionik ANTiERTHANG is the new group consisting of Griffen, Big Wiz & Vic Spencer. An interesting grouping to say the least. All distinct artists with very different personalities and flows–looking forward to this full length. This is their first leak. Album coming in 2012. Halsted, Suave and Nova all contribute here. Updated with…
Mixtape: Tree x Nemesis – The Johnson & Johnson EP
I’m definitely looking forward to cracking this one open (so to speak). I don’t know much about Nemesis (other than his last name is Johnson. Get it?), but Tree produced most of these tracks so it’s gotta be good. Powder up below the cut.
Video: Tugun Cannon f/ Kentrell – Take Flight
Directed by Da Visionaryz The first single off Tugun’s American Way album, which you can cop on iTunes now. Keep that boarding pass handy.
D. Mose f/ D-Edge – Skyway
Battle of the D’s? Stay Humble & Str8 Slammin’ connect for a new one off D. Mose’s upcoming project. The Chi and G.I. together again.
Rockie Fresh – Fly High
Produced by Thelonius Martin. Rockie decided to let this one go to hold everyone over until his new project, Driving 88, drops on January 23rd.