It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (11/21 — we skipped last week) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in…
Jeremih f/ Chi Hoover – Big Dawg Sh*t
After Jeremih’s video was suspiciously removed from YouTube earlier this week, ‘Mih and team have decided to let go the Mp3 version of their pretty incredible collab, “Big Dawg Shit.” This is another dope Jeremih release in a year of top notch offerings from the Chi City crooner. We just need that album — or…
Chance The Rapper Now Has A Soundboard
Do you love Chance The Rapper? Do you love Chance The Rapper’s ad-libs? Do you love Chance’s The Rapper’s ad-libs being played on demand? Well, if you answered YES to all three of these questions (or just perhaps two of these questions) then you’re going to love this new Chance The Rapper Soundboard. Two buddies…
Wave Chapelle f/ DJ Charlie White – 94
Produced by Web of The Machine. Milwaukee emcee and CMG representer Wave Chapelle drops off something brand new, which he’s calling “94.” Wavey connected with NYC’s DJ Charlie White and cooked up something tough. Give “94” a listen below. Props to DGB for the heads up.
Kanye West, Common, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jennifer Hudson, Da Internz, R. Kelly, No ID, Stefan Ponce & Others Nominated For Grammys
The results are in, and the nominations for the 2015 Grammy’s have been trickling out throughout the day. As always, the nominees within the hip-hop/R&B categories have drawn plenty of controversy, but that hasn’t stopped many Chicagoans of being nominated for the most prestigious award in music. Kanye West, Common, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jennifer…
Netherfriends f/ Monster Mike, DRUMMY & Carter Lang – Short Bangs
We haven’t any new solo songs from Netherfriends in a while, but today he ends that hiatus with the very dope “Short Bangs,” which features the stacked ensemble of DRUMMY, Monster Mike and Carter Lang. Nether has been busy traveling the country playing shows, and has spent much of the cold season down in New…
Video: The Boy Illinois f/ Trae Tha Truth & Twista – BlackMale
Directed by Alvin Elmore We’ve heard nothing but great things about this powerful video for The Boy Illi’s “BlackMale” single which dropped earlier this year, featuring high profile cameos from Twista and Trae. And after some final touches and additions, the visual is finally ready for the world. “BlackMale” takes the viewer from Chi-Town to…
Vic Spencer f/ Sean Price & ILLA Ghee – Jungle Gym
Yesterday, Pigeons & Planes dropped an in-depth interview with Vic Spencer and as an added bonus, V-I-C blessed them with a new joint titled “Jungle Gym,” featuring his Ruck Down family Sean Price and ILLA Ghee. This is the “Jungle Gym,” where emcees bust each other heads with monkey barz. At the playground, ya know?
Video: JoJo Capone Accuses Rick Ross Of Stealing ‘Hood Billionaire’ Title
Chicago mainstay and Rich Gang affiliate, JoJo Capone, recently sat down with Forbez DVD for an interview where he claims Rick Ross stole his Hood Billionaire title from a project JoJo approached him about: In the wake of Lil Wayne’s Cash Money Records announcement, there’s more drama unfolding in the camp. Chicago rapper and Rich…
White Gzus – That Ain’t Love
Produced by Mr. E If it’s not genuine love and support, then Blanco and Gzus aren’t feeling it. The duo lets the fake supporters know that they’re aware of what’s going on with “That Ain’t Love,” the latest offering from the Mixtape Mechaniks’ upcoming The Crib 2 mixtape. Listen to “That Ain’t Love” below and…