I like “Tires”, but “Free Throws” is my ish on this mixtape. via Decatur Dan: In four short days, Don Cannon and The Cool Kids knocked out four classic tracks for the Merry Christmas FreEP. This track, Tires, features Boldy James and is produced by one half of The Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish. I had…

YP & Big Homie Doe trade some fresh new verses over the beat that no one can seem to stay away from. Good shit though. YP & Big Homie Doe  – “I Wanna Rock (Freestyle)”

The Native Soul?  He’s gone. Black Ribbon, Hard Work! is a coming of age project for thought-provoking, subtly masterful Chicago MC Sulaiman. As his 4th official mix tape installment, its aim is to show the progression of lyrical skill through pure perserverance and hard work. The first single from the project is “I’m Gone”, produced…

Directed by Nick Brazinsky

Bo’s crew and the So Icey camp link up for a remix of Bo’s “Rap Game Easy”.  This is featured on Bo’s Sweeper project. #Flocka! Bo Deal feat. OJ Da Juiceman, Waka Flocka Flame, Mecca & Paperboy – “Rap Game Easy” (BFN Remix)

It’s ‘Flict! I posted a clip of this a few months ago after the Lupe Halloween concert at the Congress. Here, UGTV has the full performance shot. Cru Con definitely brought the energy that night.

Something new from “Mr. Logan Square”, Big EZ. He also put together a little YouTube visual, which you can watch here .  You’ve been warned. Big EZ (of 108) – “Warning”

Brandun recorded this mixtape in 12 hours.  Not sure whether that was a good or bad idea, but I’ll let you be the judge. He took a different approach with this one – it’s straight spitting and no tracklisting. Brandun Deshay – Your Favorite Mixtape 

The Herbie Hancock dedication from the HipHopStarz (Voyce & Chris) is here just in time for Christmas.  Download a free copy and enjoy. Voyce G.I. Go + Chris.iLL (HipHopStarz) – Herb Han Hit he jump for tracklisting

A short but sweet update on the ongoings of Moonie from the Bogus Boys camp, courtesy of UGTV.