Words by Andrew Daguinsin Chicago’s own Common delivers a memorable performance in the White House Library — the first of its kind. Common graces us with playing a soulful set with a number of hits including my personal favorite, “I Used to Love H.E.R.” This is an iconic moment for Common, Chicago and Hip-Hop. Watch…
IshDARR – NINEFIFTIES
There’s no denying that The Weeknd’s latest offering, “Star Boy” is outta here. A sure shot hit and chart topper. For Weeknd, that’s law. Well, picking up on the win is IshDARR who offers up his very own remix of the record — one he’s calling NINEFIFTIES. Now that’s a star, boy. Ish’s new project,…
Blanco Caine – Need To Ball
Produced by Mr. E We played this joint on our SiriusXM radio show, The Drive on Shade 45, this past Sunday night. It’s a rattling solo shot from Blanco Caine, produced by long-time partner in crime Mr. E. It’s some straight ball-til-you-fall music — a soundtrack to that lifestyle you aspire to live. Yeah, one…
Video: Supa Bwe f/ Chance the Rapper – Fool Wit It Freestyle
Animated by Abel Gray. Produced by Cam O’bi. After weeks of hype, Supa Bwe arrives with his annual birthday release. This time, it’s the visual treatment for his collaboration with Chance. Following his work on Hurt Everybody’s 2K47 tape, Freddy called up UK-based artist Abel Gray to handle the art and animation on this one….
Frank Leone f/ Monster Mike – Cocaine For Kids
Produced by Frank Leone With Frank Leone on the track — a beat which took him three summers to complete — he and Monster Mike bring us “Cocaine For Kids.” But not the literal sense! Duh! Listen to what these two came up with directly below.
New Project: Paper Paulk – Fresh Vibes Sixteen
Summer sixteen’s over, but Paper Paulk’s got fresh vibes for the one-six on deck with his newest project which you can stream below the cut. Listen to what the Cleveland representer serves up with this eleven-track effort below.
Renz Young – Redlight
Produced by DMND. Before hitting everyone with his new project next Friday (10/14), Milwaukee favorite Renz Young drops off a new joint which he’s calling “Redlight.” Try not to swerve through any red lights if you’re listening to this one in the whip — it definitely goes. It Was Nice Knowing You, the latest project from…
Kweku Collins, Iris Temple, Jaro, and San Soma – Sunburns
Produced by Jaro, Quinn Cochran, and Kweku Collins Jaro has been mad busy as of late. In the wake of 2 back to back EPs, he’s been inviting his friends to the crib for some weekday fire sessions. This time, he rang up Kweku (who’s also been everywhere), Iris Temple, and San Soma to assist…
Video: Saint Millie f/ Mano & Sir Michael Rocks – No Heauxs
Directed by Elevator & Noir Films Man, we’ve been waiting on this video forever. The great news? It’s here. Yes, you can finally watch the long-awaited and heavily-teased clip right now. Three Chicago titans in one black and white clip, that brings us “Flava In Ya Ear” 2016 vibes. This record is a local favorite,…
Mpulse – Bank Account
Produced by Insomniac Studios Mpulse won’t stop grinding until his “Bank Account” is the bank’s amount, and he hopes to push that goal along with his latest release. This is week 5 of 52 of M’s one-song-a-week-for-a-year drop series. Hit his Soundcloud to see what you’ve missed.