I’ve been trying to hold back my enthusiasm for this one, but today we can now celebrate its existence. It’s here. Two Detroit dons join forces for a collaborative album: PAyface. Arguably the rawest emcee in Detroit and arguably the rawest producer in Detroit, have decided to put out a full length and the timing…
Lupe Fiasco officially releases “Coulda Been”
I woke and saw some sites posting that Lupe had dropped a new single titled “Coulda Been.” But immediately upon pressing play I recognized it as one of the great Lupe leaks from close to a decade ago. I know FSD was responsible for a slew of those (sorry Lu!), but we had no hand…
Josh K drops his new single “Basic”
Chicago R&B staple and star in the making, Josh K, just caught a leak of his new single “Basic.” Evidence that the movement is moving. Don’t be basic, stream “Basic” below.
Watch Calez’ “Mortified” video featuring Kembe X
Directed by @HOTC_TV Ceito is back with Kembe, and we walk with the duo through the Chi City streets. And, er, it’s rather mortifying. Shit can get real, real quick in this city, so keep that third eye alert at all times. Watch these two come together with this solid outing in visual form below.
Watch Smino bring out T-Pain in ATL
Now this is dope. Last night while on a tour stop in Atlanta, Smino brought out Teddy Pinnedherass for a surprise appearance and performance of “Chopped N Skrewed.” Smino had been out covering it on the road during his Swanita Tour, and last night he upped the ante by bringing out the actual T-Pain. Gotta…
Listen to Sidewalk Chalk’s “A Suite for Black Lives”
#blacklivesmatter Chicago group, Sidewalk Chalk, is planning to drop their fourth album An Orchid Is Born on June 2nd via Ropeadope Records. And to keep their campaign rolling, they’ve cut loose some powerful new music. This one is called “A Suite for Black Lives,” and as a group they have a lot to express here….
Premiere: Listen to Loren Joseph’s latest “underground LEGEND”
Produced by Flight How does it feel to be an underground king? Well, you should ask Loren Joseph for yourself. Today, he’s back to further cement his spot within the Chicago scene, and in the greater landscape of hip-hop in general. Right here, right now we have the world premiere of his latest single, “underground…
Stream ZMoney’s new album ‘Heroin Bag’
It’s here, it’s really here. ZMoney’s official and proper follow up to his critically acclaimed and celebrated double mixtape debut, Heroin Musik and Rich B4 Rap. Z seemingly came out of nowhere with these two projects in 2013, which sent shockwaves throughout the city. After a few years of setbacks and mishaps, Z is back…
600 Breezy drops new video for “Lou Rawls”
Damn, Breezo looks like he’s having a ball right now. Just watching this video you can tell he’s having the time of his life while out on the road promoting his new album, Breezo George Gervin: Leading Scorer Edition. Good for him. As he should be. Today he takes his talents to Miami for the…
Watch Flaco’s new video for “We On”
Directed by TimTom. Shot & Edited by Tyler Hoyt Flacoveli returns with a new video. This serves as the new single to kick start his WRKFRMHME campaign — his new album due out in the near future. Of the fun and bouncy clip Flaco says: “This video was the directorial debut of my clothing designer…