You can truly check the temperature of a hit record by seeing just how many people jump on it to freestyle. Well, you can add “Jumpman” to that category, because so many heavy hitters have jumped on it to make their own version. Today, Rocky Diamonds throws his hat in the ring with his very…
Twista, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Da Brat, Crucial Conflict, Do or Die & Chingy Headline Midwest Legends Tour 2
Fans of Midwest rap can rejoice… On November 7th, many of the crowned kings (and queens) of Midwest rap will be under one roof for the Midwest Legends Chapter 2 concert. Taking place at the Olympic Theatre, this stacked lineup posts performances from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Twista, Da Brat, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict and Chingy….
The Twilite Tone f/ Common, King Louie & Lil Herb & More – Put The Guns Down
Directed By Andre Mayon Powerful music courtesy of Chicago Ideas Week. The group has been quietly working on this song and video for quite some time now and it’s finally come to fruition. The mission is simple: to curb the senseless and tragic gun violence plaguing the City of Chicago. And to help with that task…
Chief Keef & Fredo Santana – Plottin
Produced by HurtBoyAG and TrapMoneyBenny. It looks like Fredo Santana and Chief Keef’s Blood Thicker Than Water project is finally on the way, as Keef and Fredo drop off a new joint together — “Plottin.” Check out “Plottin” below and look for Blood Thicker Than Water to drop later this year.
Griffen – Economik Splendor
Produced by BIONIK Griff gets deep on this one. The latest release from his Reanimated project, “Economik Splendor,” finds Griffen tackling the prison industrial complex, by rapping from the perspective of a prison. Crazy. People love to complain about rap with no message, but here is some food for thought served up nicely from Griffen. We hope…
Video: Rocaine – Check
Over the past few months, Detroit’s Rocaine has been putting in some serious work, dropping songs and videos like crazy. It’s also rumored that Ro is planning on dropping his first mixtape on Halloween — as a little treat for all the goons and goblins out there. In the mean time, while we wait on Rocaine’s mixtape,…
FinesseLord Eaze – Choppaz Don’t Die
Contrary to popular belief, to finesse something or someone, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. To be a finesser, one must do things with skill, and that’s just what Detroit’s FinesseLord Eaze does with this thumping new track “Choppaz Don’t Die.” So finesse that play button below and master the art of finessing. It’s only right.
New Project: Bo Deal – Chicago Code 4
And you thought Bo Deal was retiring? Think again. He can’t leave rap alone, the game needs him. That’s pretty obvious, no? Today, Big Boss Bo gives us the fourth (gasp!) edition of his Chicago Code series. The album features 16 new tracks and work with London on da Track, Montana of 300, Ty Money,…
DJ Rude One f/ Your Old Droog – Mr. Goodbar
Produced by DJ Rude One Chicago hip-hop stalwart, DJ Rude One, returns to the boards after an extremely lengthy hiatus to give us his first project in 12 years, ONEderful. After spending a decade-plus DJing and working on other projects, the producer/DJ got the itch to record music again, and has been quietly working on…
Video: I.L Will f/ King Louie – Gang Sh*t
Produced by Dave The King. Directed By Rio. Mr. Tattz N Flattz, I.L Will, is back with a brand new video featuring the one and only King Louie. And they take it right back to the block. Watch them hold it down in the energetic visual rocking up top.