Once only a pipe dream discussed in rap mags and barbershops, the collabo project has gone from fantasy to reality over the past few years, with random artists joining forces to give fans something different from the norm. You can thank the digital era for that. Sometimes the results are magnificent, others should’ve stayed on paper,…
New Project: Netherfriends – Don’t Be a Fuckboy
Say what you will about Netherfriends, but don’t you ever accuse him of tolerating fuckboys. Chicago’s premier one-man-band seems like he’s always got a new project in the works, but this time he’s decided to direct that energy into putting a stop to the fuckboy epidemic we’re currently experiencing. Not all heroes wear capes. Go cop…
New Project: $tacks & Eizzy Sahir – 4 More Missed Calls
What do you do when you continuously miss calls? Well, the logical answer is to just keep screening people, so you miss even more calls. And tonight, the calls continue to be screened as $tacks and Eizzy revamp their original project with a five-track EP. 4 More Missed Calls. Hey, if that’s what the public…
Video: Chris Crack – Off My Line
Directed by Born Fly Films And he’s back again with the fire. Chris Crack has one of the most consistent work ethics in Chicago. He also doesn’t appreciate people wasting too much time on his line. The XXL Freshman candidate decided to take this fine day to drop this exceptional visual for the oldie but…
Kanye West f/ Sampha – Saint Pablo
With The Life of Pablo said to be hitting Apple Music and Spotify in just a matter of hours, Kanye’s “Saint Pablo” with Sampa hits the e-streets. If you recall, ‘Ye originally premiered this joint during Yo Gotti’s The Art Of Hustle release party at 1Oak a while ago. Glad we get to hear this one…
Video: Doughboy – Sakrifices 2 Intro
Directed by Zae. Produced by xP Musik. Doughboy returns with another preview of what he’s about to hit everyone with on his upcoming Sakrifices 2 project. This time around, Dough brings the project’s intro to life in a pretty straightforward clip. Check out the video for the opening track from Sakrifices 2 below and look…
Video: Ice Cube & Common – Real People
“Verbal vegetarian, squash beef with Ice Cube…” Together at last. The video for Ice Cube and Common’s new single, “Real People,” is here just in time for the release of Barbershop 3: The Next Cut on April 15th.
Ripp Flamez – Shine Light
“I don’t know some n*ggas that been on my list, they gon’ listen to this and feel different about me.” Produced by Clockwork Muzik and Givtyd. Ripp Flamez holds nothing back on his latest drop, “Shine Light.” This joint serves as the first official offering from Ripp’s Since Day One project which is due out…
FYI f/ Church – Real N****
Produced by Shawn Azzarelli Some new Detroit goodness from FYI and Church, featuring Shawn Azzarelli on the beat. This one is as real as it gets, and the backdrop is oh-so grimy. Sample the realness below. FYI’s 7 Track Theory album with Azzarelli will be out later this year.
Chicago Rappers Take to Trump Tower for Donald Trump Diss Song
Chicago’s battle with Donald Trump continues. From popular t-shirts to protests turned mini-riots, the Chi hasn’t been too welcoming of the Republican frontrunner. And today, a Chicago rapper by the name of Swagga has upped the ante all together with a new diss video/song simply titled “Donald Trump.” In the video, Swagga takes to the somewhat…