Logan Cage and ProbCause on the same track. What? You thought you’d never see that happen? Well, the place is here and the time as now, as the two frontrunners collide to “Rule The World.” Now, ruling the world is no small undertaking, but they believe they’re prepared for the task — together or as…
Listen to Trapo’s ‘Shade Trees’ project
Straight Outta Madison. Hailing from Wisconsin comes Trapo, with a refreshing new sound and refreshing new project called Shade Trees. It sits at 16 tracks deep and features Saba, Skizzy Mars and more. However, Trap pretty much handles the bulk of the album for dolo. We suggest you check out one of the Midwest’s fastest rising…
Bruno Mars hits the United Center August 16 & 18, tickets on sale Monday
Bruno Mars really can’t miss. Every time he shows up he brings a hit with him, and “24k” continues his legacy. So much, in fact, that Bruno is blowing through Chicago on August 16 and 18th to bring his 24K tour to the United Center for two nights. The tour was announced this morning, along…
Listen to “1-800” the new release from Mathaius Young
These Nap-Town boys got it, I’m telling you. As today, Mathaius makes that hotline bling with “1-800” a new record chock full of boasts and supreme shit-talking — and this one is for the ballers only. This shit’s hot, and if you disagree, call someone who cares. It’s toll free. Reach out and touch someone…
Watch Astonish’s cinematic new video for “Get Away”
Directed Javier Villamil Since we began posting Astonish all the way back in 07/08, he’s always kept a dope video. Always crispy, unique and eye-catching. And today, he returns with arguably his best outing to date with the thrilling “Get Away.” Seriously, this joint feels like a movie, so much in fact I had to…
Premiere: Listen to Josh K’s New Single “Feeling Myself” featuring Fabolous
Josh K gets some assistance from C-Sick and Fab on “Feeling Myself,” the first official single from Josh’s Black Ballon project that’s set to drop November 18th. The joint actually made it’s debut on The Drive on Shade 45 a couple of weeks ago during my set (shameless plug), so it’s only right that I…
Watch Tee Grizzley’s “First Day Out” video
Directed by Nick Margetic & Everett Stewart. Produced by Helluva. The thing I love most about Detroit’s music culture is the support the city shows for the artists. For example, when the city is rocking with you, there’s no need to ask because they will let it be known — via social media or by word of mouth….
Listen to the world premiere of Sam Trump’s “Amazing”
Produced by Tensei Sam Trump has had quite the run in 2016. Everything he’s dropped has been incredibly well-received, creative, genre-bending and all-inclusive. He’s about the love. He’s about uplifting, and is a vibrant glimmer in hope in these dark times. That said, today he blesses us with the world premiere of his latest track…
Listen to Beats and Bars Vol. 2 ‘The Lawndale Project’
A year ago, we told you about the amazing work Scheme a.k.a. Navarro was doing with Beats and Bars, his after school program in Little Village at Lawndale High School. Scheme recruited a group of hard-working teens from the Southwest Side of Chicago, who have written, produced, recorded and performed the new EP, The Lawndale Project — which…
Drayco McCoy & Flaco kill the track on “Rest In Peace”
Produced by John Mello The unstoppable Drayco is back yet again with some fiery newness, where he pairs up with Flaco for “Rest In Peace.” One thing’s for sure, two thing’s for certain, you’re not gonna be able to rest easy after pressing play on this one. R.I.P.