Mike 100s and Tony Baines bring the heat with their throwback track, “Real Things”. This joint was produced in 2004, but it’s still super official. Mike 100s x Tony Baines – Real Things
Ace Mac – Showbiz
Ace Mac is keeping up with his promise of dropping a new song every Friday, hitting us with his new joint, “Showbiz”. Mac has self-proclaimed that he’s “back”, and I can’t disagree. Check this track out. Ace Mac – Showbiz
Kanye West feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence – Chain Heavy
Produced by Q-Tip Yep. This one didn’t make the album, and I understand why, as it really doesn’t fit the mold of MBDTF. This is more my style, though. Kanye West – Chain Heavy (feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence) Kanye West feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence – Chain Heavy
Nike – City of Win Vol. 1 Mixtape
In collaboration with the St. Alfred’s 6 Points store, Nike Presents a mixtape full of some of Chicago’s best and rising talents. 11 new tracks with production from Xcel, Slot-A, Maja 7th, The Produktionix and more…Mixed and mastered by Michael Kolar of Soundscape Studios. VIA Rubyhornet: Chicago is rich in tradition with a vast offering of…
R.Kelly – Beat It Like a Congo
Kells is back and “beatin’ on yo drum.” The king of R&B just dropped his new bedroom anthem “Body Like A Congo”. Check it out. R.Kelly – Body Like A Congo
Griffen feat. Kool Keith & Black Silver – Bite Da Dus
Griffen links with Black Elvis? Yes please. Track produced by Bionik. Bite Da Dus Griffen feat. Kool Keith & Black Silver – Bite Da Dus
Ill Legit x Wes Restless – I Been Smokin’
Just say no. Another one from Illy and Wesley. Their joint project, The Ill & The Restless, drops on 12/3/10. They’re having a big release party the same night at the Darkroom (I hate that vcnue, no shots) featuring a while cast of characters. Hit the jump for the flyer. Ill Legit x Wes Restless…
Novakane feat. Naledge & Sulaiman – Everyday (Prod. by Tony Baines)
Damn. This is cold. All parties involved brought their A-game here. The best news I received all day was that Tony Baines came out of his retirement (shortest retirement ever?) and is back making music again. Rejoice! This is the first leak from Kane’s project with Baines, entitled The Catalina Wine Mixer. They’ve started…
Vice Verse x Young RJ – American Dream
The Windy City and the Motor City connect on this Young RJ-produced track dedicated to the dream we all strive for. From Cadillac Place to the Willis Tower, it’s all the same. Vice_Verse_American_Dream Vice Verse x Young RJ – American Dream
Video: Kanye West on Today w/ Matt Lauer
You probably remember Kanye’s rant via the Twitter a few days ago, discussing his disgust with Matt Lauer and his Today Show interview. He was pretty butthurt. I figured Ye was being overly dramatic, but after watching this clip I have to agree with his distaste. It was definitely a set up. Instead of promoting…