With so much social injustice going on, in particular the inequality young black males face in this country -it’s really refreshing to hear a young persons perspective on the matter. Skilla Baby drops gems and gives chills over his new socially conscious record “Trevon”. With bars like “I hate to see a young black n****…
Ness Heads – Leave You Anyway
Ness has been cultivating a nice movement here in Chicago as she starts to find her own lane / sound. Her growth has been impressive in the relatively short time she’s been dropping music. She has been dropping singles that have each shown growth from lyrics to sound to production. She seems like she’s ready…
Baby Smoove makes an offer you cant refuse in “Akron” video
This next artist coming out of the D is next up. He goes by Baby Smoove -his flow is calm, cool, and collective. Smoove breaks down his bars effortlessly, over this Godfather sample in “Akron” video. Never go against the family, so hit that play button down bottom.
Dam Jon Boi dropps “Cross Me” video ft/ GT
The streets don’t lie -which is why, when Dam Jon Boi drops the streets are receptive. It’s clear that Jon Boi is running it up in the D, after his latest project Number 20 dropped -the young bull has been getting off something serious this year. Cross your t’s and dot you i’s with Dam…
Skilla Baby goes dumb in “King James” video
Skilla Baby is at it again, this time going dumb over his rendition of BG’s classic Play It Raw produced by DJ Limelightz. Snapping on every bar -Skilla Baby most definitely makes my Detroit All-Rookie team for 2019. Get loose with the billy goat Skilla Baby in “King James” video below.
Valee – Runnin’ Rich (The EP)
The Off-Kilter OG is back with a sneaky drop on a Tuesday. There is so much to love about this EP from the initially controversial (and amazing) red puppy on the cover to the TYMadeIt, Narcowave, ChaseTheMoney, Young God, Rio Mac productions to the features from Chicago heavy hitters G Herbo, King Louie and Vic…
Booka600 ft Lil Durk + King Von – Ok Ok Ok (Official Video)
OTF veteran Booka600 releases a new video with Lil Durk and King Von. The three of them together is an absolute can’t miss. Booka600’s flow carries the song and Von/Durk both rip their verses. This song is crazy catchy and no doubt it’s going to get a lot of play from me. I love the…
Curtis Roach – I’m Good! (Official Video)
Purveyor of ‘Good!’ vibes, Curtis Roach is back with another one. His video for ‘I’m Good!’ expresses gratitude for all things that have been, and all things to come. Curtis says “I know life isn’t all rainbows, but bitch I am thankful”… Amen to that. Check out the video and stay tuned for what comes…
Check Out Ajani Jones – Under The Weather
Boathouse on the beat. Ajani Jones approaches this slow rolling beat with intentionality that only an artist with his skill can. Prompted by his reaction to the untimely death of Nipsey Hussle, he brings up some questions that don’t have easy answers. It’s worth a listen and will probably take more than one to fully…
Lil Durk Releases “Turn Myself In”
They say that art reflects real life and in this situation it is literal. On the day that Durk turned himself in, he drops a heartfelt ballad that is both a cautionary tale and inspiring. He mentions new music with Chance, false accusations and that he’s ‘an innocent man for sure’. Hopefully his legal troubles…