Sulaiman is a workaholic… this guy just doesn’t stop with the output. This joint right here is a little change of pace with very dope Nez & Rio production and assisting vocals from Shayna Love. Suli is dropping his Black Ribbon Hard Work mixtape very soon while also working with Mathien on a whole other…
Video: GemStones – The Making of On The Road To Glory [Part 1]
As you know by now, Gem dropped his long-awaited project On The Road To Glory: My Story just a few days ago, and here we have some “Making Of” footage courtesy of WBC Magazine. Here we find Gem at Dragon Room Studios with singer Sa’alek working on a few tracks. The video was shot and edited by…
R. Kelly – When A Woman Loves
A version of this track leaked all the way back in May, but they’ve now switched it up a bit and shortened the track for the official single roll out. This is off the upcoming Kells album, Love Letter, which is one of three the Pied Piper is releasing in 2010. Four three albums in…
Video: Closed Sessions x Freddie Gibbs x YP [Documentary/Full]
And to this I say: release the damn song already! Ha! Look for the track to drop this week right here. Shouts Ruby Hornet
Video: Twista – Stop The Violence Chicago PSA
In this PSA, Twista pleads for Chicagoans to stop the violence and put the guns down. He urges Chicago residents to make a change and to take our neighborhoods back. Things aren’t going to change over night, but I applaud T for raising awareness. Lead by example.
Video: Co-Still – Boy Shorts
Directed by Da Visionaryz Co-Still unleashes the super official treatment for his currently-bubbling single, “Boy Shorts”, which was produced by 110% Pure. Capturing the vibe of a Summertime Chi cookout, Co-Still and some eye candy show you what it’s like to party with the 89 camp. Hit the jump for the YouTube/cell phone friendly version……
J. Silva – Call Me By My Name
Produced by Naki The Beatman Congrats to Chicago artist J. Silva, as she just inked a deal with Interscope Records. This is her first single, which was produced by Naki himself. Look for her debut album, Silva Not Silver, to drop soon on Life Music Group/Interscope Records. J. Silva – Call Me By My Name
Video: Sir Michael Rocks – Foreign Features
Video directed by Mike Carson & Mike Waxx for iLLRoots Track was produced by The Produktionix Looks like it’s no longer Mikey Rocks…You can now call him Sir.
Onis – Negotiate
Two dope producers and the artist on the track link to create the backdrop for “Negotiate”, the latest from Chicago spitter Onis. Fresh off the release of On The Contrary the dude Onis is hard at work on his next project Beats, Breaks & Notepads. Update: Track was produced by BrandUn Deshay and Deshay only. …
Bump J – Roof Back (Prod. by No ID)
I hate to be one who goes to the well once too often, but due to the overwhelming response (I guess people like when I do some actually writing around here, huh?) of the Bump J & No ID track “Letter 2 My Competition”, I thought it was only right to explore another one of…