Produced by Papi Beatz and Jake Osmun. While on the road together for their Back With A Vengeance tour, Vic Mensa and Joey Purp keep the SaveMoney Summer rolling right along by taking some time out to hit everyone with a new brand joint — “773 Freestyle.” Vic and Purp went in on this one….
Hypno Carlito – Woah
Produced by Chop Squad DJ FSD, that’s like whoa. But no, it’s not Black Rob, it’s Hypno Carlito. Hyp returns with his revised and revamped 2016 version, which is a nod to the 2000 Bad Boy classic. Carlito and Chop Squad killed this joint like woah.
Rocaine f/ Doe Boy – Chicken Chicken
Alright, alright, alright. Rocaine’s “Chicken Chicken” (still one of my favorite joints to drop recently) gets a breath of new life thanks to Doe Boy, who added a crazy new verse to the already crazy Project Pat-sampling joint. Check out Ro and Doe’s banger below.
New Project: The PLYMKRS – Trapical
The PLYMKRS are back with a brand new five song EP, Trapical, produced entirely by DC. We’ve been rocking with the PLYMKRS for some time now, and it appears 2016 is the year they’ll truly break through. Need further evidence? Then press play on this five-song party igniter. It’s a trapical paradise, and the perfect…
Billard f/ Doe Boy & Bankroll Fresh – I Know
Produced by 100 Staccs. Billard is joined by fellow Cleveland representer Doe Boy and the late Bankroll Fresh on “I Know,” a brand new joint that just debuted on ‘Plex and is set to be featured on DJ Steph Floss’ #IFeelLikeClue mixtape that’s dropping later today. Billard, Doe and Bankroll on the same track? You…
Video: King Louie – Reefa Dem
Directed by Cole Bennett. Louie’s back with another new joint and accompanying video, presumably from his upcoming Tony 2 project. No word on when we can expect to hear that just yet, but this new joint should hold you over until then. Watch Louie’s latest clip below the jump.
Smino Covers the Red Eye
St. Louis-born, Chicago-residing soon-to-be-superstar, Smino, has been going crazy lately. From sold out shows in NYC t0 high profile slots at Lollapalooza, the world is quickly catching on to his Midwest greatness. And that was just within the last two weeks. To cap off his recent run, today he covers Chicago’s Red Eye newspaper. Josh…
RBMA Invades Atlanta August 15-20
The Red Bull Music Academy continues to impress year after year with the best and most engaging music programming worldwide. And August 15-20, they keep it stateside by invading Atlanta for some amazing showcases, roundtables, events, and conversations. During a recent panel on the intersection of music and technology, a speaker highlighted how independent artists…
Video: The Boy Illinois f/ Drey Skonie – Ruling Class
Directed by FlyKite & Gilbert Gaston For his latest video, Illi takes it to the Pyramids of Illinois a.k.a. The Onasis Family of the Gold Pyramid House, alongside Drey Skonie for “Ruling Class.” Inspired by Nas and Lauryn’s hit from 20 years ago, “If I Ruled The World,” Illi rules in his own right. He…
New Project: Leek Hustle – Trap Love
What people don’t seem to understand about the culture of Detroit, is that Detroit breeds hustlers. We don’t wait for opportunities — we create them. We use whatever resources we have and become resourceful. Leek Hustle is a perfect example of this resourcefulness. Hustling to materialize his desires, Leek has devoted himself to the booth,…