“I’m fresh up outta City where most n’z broke/60 percent unemployment, why you think we sellin dope?” First time I heard this joint I had to nod to myself like: “Okay this is something right here” YoursTruly filmed a live action video of Freddie Gibbs performing “Murda On My Mind” while out the Bay Area. …
Instrumentality feat. Vic Mensa – “Lord Release”
Mensa the Murderah jumps on a track with the teenage duo, Intstrumentality. Their debut mixtape Good Enough (no Bob Brown) drops in early November, so be on the lookout for that. Instrumentality feat. Vic Mensa – “Lord Release”
Video: Allday Blue feat. Mashavu – “Sorry”
Another new video from Chris Adams and Blaq at Impakt Studios.
Video: Mike Schpitz (LoveJones) feat. Phys Edison – “Sucka MCs”
Mr. Schpitz is quite the character! Another solid effort For the 4th and final video from my debut album, Sunday Drive, I linked with Tori Boyd to shoot A Tribe Called Quest remake, Sucka MCs. Featuring guest appearances from Phys Edison and Tori Boyd. I had to overcome several setbacks during shooting including a dirty,…
Red Eye Examines Delay of R. Kelly’s ‘Untitled’
Tracy Swartz at the Chicago Tribune publication, Red Eye, did a great feature on Robert Syvester’s new album, Untitled, which was supposed to drop today, but has since been delayed indefinitely. And besides quoting me (plug!), the article does a good job breaking down the delay. But…it does a better job of covering his Stans! …
Video: GLC in the Studio with John Legend
GLC hits the studio with John Legend and Man Man to put the finishing touches on “Pour Another Drink”, from GL’s debut Love, Life & Loyalty. It was produced by Arlo of the Trailblazerz MPC, and is a monster record. Here you can see them crafting the record, but you’re gonna have to wait on…
Twista, Yung JR & Trophy – “Bubblegum”
Produced by Cuzo a.k.a Tight Mike (what up sir?) Twista assists two Chicago youngin’s on the rise, Yung JR and Trophy. And yes, as you can imagine, there are plenty of chewing gum references throughout. Tracked and recorded by Jon Spurgeon a.k.a. SYZYGY, and mastered by Collin jordan @ the Boiler Room. Twista, Yung JR…
Dis Tape King – “Mic Is Terrible” (Mic Terror Diss)
I got a big belly chuckle out of this “diss song”. It’s quite possibly the worst song of all times. Of all times! “I guess he on Tweeter, out dere, tryna put down these women” What’s a Tweeter? I’m not even sure what a Dis Tape King is, because he doesn’t list his location, or…
Video: Kam’ryne – “Mirage”
Directed by Chris Adams and Blaq of Impakt Studios New music video from Impakt Studio for 16yr old chicago singing sensation Kam’ryne.She is the latest artist from the legendary Reginald “Big Fub” McKinley’s new Block 2 Block Entertainment “Big Fub” was a key person in the success of many of Chicago’s great artist such as…
Video: Pugs Atomz – “Fire”
Another dope video from Pugslee, who also directed and edited it. Here he takes the tennis theme to the next level and competes against the likes of DJ Word and Awdazcate – all while taking serving tips from Mustafa Rocks. You ever played tennis against a chick in high heels? I haven’t, but I’d like…