From Onis’ On The Contrary, Vol. 2, which drops next week.
Common – Raw (How You Like It)
After spending some time with Com’s new LP, one thing’s for sure — it’s one of the best albums you will hear this year. Trust me. Remember, The Dreamer, The Believer impacts December 20th. Stream only, people. Props to Nav. Raw
Video: Parkay x L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Insane Loco [Behind The Scenes]
Courtesy of CypHop Full clip on deck.
Complex Presents: The 25 Greatest Chicago Graffiti Writers
Now, this is pretty interesting. Complex has put together a list of the 25 all-time greatest graffiti writers (no particular order, though) from the city of wind. Move right on over to ‘Plex and check out which graf greats made the cut.
BenOne – Ain’t The Same Without You
BenOne’s in the holiday spirit. His latest joint, which can be downloaded here, is dedicated to the troops, their families and everyone who has lost a loved one this year. Nice one, Ben. Ain’t The Same Without You
Video: Freddie Gibbs Live @ The Madlib Medicine Show
In case you didn’t know, Gangsta Gibbs has been the special guest at Madlib’s Medicine Show tour on the west coast and above you can catch Gibbs run though “Deep”, “The Ghetto” and “Thuggin’”. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to hear what Gibbs & Madlib cook up for their album.
Live Stream: Common Live (Presented by YouTube)
With The Dreamer, The Believer dropping December 20th, Common hit the Google offices to perform a few joints from the album. Stay tuned, as Shaheem Reid will be talking to Com after the show. Powered by YouTube.
Mic Terror – Habibi
Mic takes it to the neighborhood liquor store for the first offering from his new project, Riverdale: The Musical. The project drops Christmas day. Props to RH. Habibi
Mixtape: Voyce G.I. Go – Sunrise2Sunset
Voyce G.I. Go links with Florida-based producer Diggins to deliver his latest offering, Sunrise2Sunset. Featuring appearances from Lungz, Astonish and more. Download link and tracklisting down bottom.
Mixtape: Jay Stonez – A1 Fishscale: The Prelude
Before dropping his A1 Fishscale album, Jay Stonez gives us a taste of what to expect with The Prelude. Expect the video for “Cookin’ All Morning” featuring 2 Chainz soon, also. Hit the jump to check out the tracklising and download link.