Produced by DGainz Ohhh this one is hot. DGainz recent output on the production tip has been nothing but stellar, and today he lends his services to the always-on-his-square The Boy Illinois. You may not have expected these two to join forces, but I’m glad they did as this joint is a winner. Illi floats…
Khori⁴ f/ TY – Trigonometry
Produced by Kase Work and Rich Beatz. St. Louis emcee Khori⁴ takes on a smooth sample and a vocal flip from Guwop with some help from Jet Life representative (and son of B.G.) TY on “Trigonometry.” No, I haven’t started my rap career yet. Ha! Jokes aside, this joint’s a thumper. Listen for yourself below and be sure…
Paris Beuller – Never Not Grinding
Produced by Paris Beuller & Rozey The second installment of Beuller’s #APRILSHOWERZ series is here, because duh, he’s “Never Not Grinding.” Paris’ grind is in constant motion and he brings more proof to the table today with this new release. *Grinding*
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Happy With Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’ Movie Title
As details continue to emerge regarding Spike Lee’s planned film, Chiraq, the Mayor has spoken out against the movie’s proposed title, and the potential damage it could bring to the Englewood neighborhood where the film will be set. In fact, the two recently had a meeting to discuss the project. Says the Tribune: “We had…
Video: Montana Of 300 f/ TO3 & J Real – Faneto (Remix)
Directed by Elevator As “Faneto” continues to take the world by storm, another one of Chicago’s rising stars takes a stab at. And today the Of 300 crew featuring Montana, TO3 and J Real are the latest to put their spin on Keef Mozart’s hit. Doesn’t look like this track is going anywhere anytime soon.
Christian Rich f/ Vince Staples & Bia – High
Produced by Christian Rich Chicago production wiz kids, Christian Rich, drop off a new single featuring some assistance from Vince Staples and Bia. Can they get much higher? Man listen, they truly push it to the limit on this one. Take flight with this winning team below.
Tree – Well
Produced by Playa Haze This one right here? This might be the realest ish Tree has ever written. If you can’t feel this, I’m not sure you really listen to rap music. Tree gets incredibly personal on his latest TREESTYLE from his stellar reoccurring series. Over this heavenly instrumental from Playa Haze, Tree talks street…
Travis Porter f/ Cap 1 – Boojie
Produced by Will A Fool. With the release of Travis Porter’s 3 Live Krew project comes a new collaboration with Windy veteran Cap 1, which they’re calling “Boojie.” Feeling ‘boojie’? Well, this one’s for you. Listen to “Boojie” below and grab Travis P’s 3 Live Krew project right here.
Martin $ky – Trinity
Martin $ky just released his Everywhere But Here EP last month and he’s already back with brand new music for the masses. “Trinity,” produced by Martin himself, is yet another example of why you need to be paying attention to the young emcee/producer. Listen to “Trinity” below and be sure to catch Martin at Reggies…
New Project: Hurt Feelings Not Sorry – Novella
Still not sorry. As promised, Black Matt, HF Ando and Rello Dreamer drop off their latest project as the collective Hurt Feelings Not Sorry — Novella. Novella is seven-tracks deep and features production from Omara Pesci, HF Ando, Chase N Dough, Glass City and more. Put your feelings aside and give Novella a listen below.