Produced by Needlz Yesterday, I read a great feature in Billboard (penned by Jeff Weiss) about the day to day activities of No I.D. at Def Jam Records. And I was shocked to learn that Jeremih had finally turned in his Late Nights: The Album project. Just one day later, a new single titled “You &…
BANKX – Now
Produced by Sam Green. Milwaukee representer BANKX is one of my new favorite artists. Seriously. With today being his born day, BANKX decided to bless everyone with a brand new joint which he’s calling “Now.” If you’ve been sleep on BANKX, now is the time to wake up and get familiar with the 414 native. Listen…
Video: The Holy Kit – Icy
Produced by Caleb Stone. Shot by Born Ready Films. Kit is a so icy boy — despite being on a four-wheeler in the middle of the desert. It doesn’t matter where he is, his status is frozen. So catch the cold of one of the coldest below.
Lil Reese f/ Rick Ross – Seen or Saw (Remix)
Produced by JDOnThaTrack Reese taps Rozay for the official remix of his “Seen or Saw” single. He also just dropped the retail version of Supa Savage II via iTunes. It appears he’s no longer with Def Jam Records, despite still being on the company website, because this album dropped via GBE/RBC Records and the single…
Pooh Gutta f/ Machine Gun Kelly & Ray Jr – Party In The 6
Produced by RJ Da Fool + Slum Gudz Party in the 6. But nah, not Tdot. We’re talking about the 216. Cleveland to be exact. And Pooh Gutta takes us on a first class trip to The Land with his homies MGK and Ray Jr. Its a family affair and an instant party starter. Open the…
New Project: Boathouse – Girl
This one’s for you, ladies. No, seriously. Closed Sessions beatsmith Boathouse is back with a brand new instrumental EP, which he’s calling Girl. Why Girl? Well, Boat explained the meaning behind the title to ‘Plex who premiered the EP just a short while ago: The Girl EP is a self-declared “homage to women in musical…
Watch An Unreleased JDott Trife Interview
A few weeks back, we had to sadly report the passing of JDott Trife, who tragically succumbed to a lengthy battle with colon cancer. It was a tough loss for the local scene, but I hope Trife is smiling down looking at all the love and support his friends and family have been showing. He was…
Video: Netherfriends – Rolling Stoned
Directed by Jude Appleby of 119 Recognize, he’s a rolling stone. Err, rolling stoned. That’s Netherfriends for you. And one night while working (and living) at a screw factory in Chicago b.k.a. 119 Studios, he and Jude of 119 connected to film this video on a whim. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t set up. It just…
MoSS f/ Jon Connor, Guilty Simpson, Willie The Kid, Big Gov & Vstylez – Emotional Redux
Canadian producer Moss, probably best known for his work with Ghostface, Raekwon and Obie Trice, assembled a number of Michigan’s best rappers for the slick “Emotional Redux.” A posse cut of epic proportions. It’s so emotional. Redux that is. Pre-Order MoSS’ new album, Marching To The Sound Of My Own Drum, right here.
Freddie Gibbs Announces New Album & Drops Boi-1da-Produced Single
We’ve heard mumblings about this for a little while, but today it was made official. Gangsta Gibbs fans can rejoice, as the Gary rapper is set to drop a new project titled Shadow of a Doubt on 11/20 via ESGN/Empire. The project is 17 tracks deep, and features appearances from Gucci Mane, E-40, Tory Lanez…