Yup, it’s that time again. March isn’t that far away and there’s a few familiar names included in the second round of artists announced for SXSW Music 2015. Chicago’s own BJ The Chicago Kid, Mick Jenkins, Sicko Mobb and Alex Wiley will be hitting the stage(s) at the upcoming SXSW Music festival and conference. Deejay…
Video: Edai – Senselessness
Directed by Slow Production. Produced by C-Sick. Edai reflects on the “Senselessness” that happens in life each and everyday, over this sick C-Sick production. This one just makes sense. Listen to Edai go crazy on wax above.
Alex Wiley – Lil Stoner Boi
Produced by Taylor Young & Carter Lang Some fresh new Alex Wiley to help kickstart your week. Interestingly enough, Mr. Wiley took a different approach to releasing this yesterday, by bypassing blogs and media sites to give the song directly to his fans first and foremost. That’s what’s dope about 2014, now artists can go…
Leather Corduroys – Twitter Follower Freestyle
One half of Leather Chords, Kami De Chukwu, kicks this quick little real homie roll call that doubles as a freestyle. He’s calling it “Twitter Follower Freestyle,” and he appears to shout out his favorite twitter followers or those that he follows. I’m not sure I follow, but follow him doing the damn thing below….
Gino Marley – Wat If
Savage Squad’s own Gino Marley emerges with a brand new single, the haunting “Wat If.” Todd Beee handled mixing duties. This also serves as a loosie from Gino’s new project that should be out in the near future.
New Album: SD – Truly Blessed [Stream]
Former GBE standout and one of the unsung talents of the Chicago Drill movement, SD, has dropped his official debut album, Truly Blessed, via iHipHop Distribution. The album is available for purchase now, but the label has been nice enough to offer up a stream so you can try before you buy. I’m definitely looking…
Video: Bump J Interview On Power 92
Recently, Bump J called into Raw TV Radio to chat with the gang over there. It’s one of the first live radio interviews he’s ever done, and it’s nice to hear the Chief’s voice. He talks about his current situation, his plans for the future, the state of Chicago rap, the younger generation and much…
Sasha Go Hard – Bricks
Sasha Go Hard has carefully built her career brick by brick, and she’ll be damned if you huff, puff and blow her house down. On “Bricks” she gets back to basics and tears up the mic for over three minutes, to silence critics, naysayers and haters. She has some things to get off her chest,…
Video: Ty Dolla $ign Brings Out Spenzo In Chicago
Last week’s Ty Dolla $ign show at Bottom Lounge was quite the affair. Not only did hometown hero, Lil Bibby, open up the show, but there was an all-star cast of guests and stars in attendance. From Chance The Rapper to Jeremih to Lil Herb and DJ Drama — the place was absolutely rocking. But…
Video: Weasel Sims f/ Murf Dilly & Vic Spencer – Real N*ggas
Directed by Alexander King Films. Something brand new from Weasel Sims, V-I-C and Murf Dilly. If it isn’t real, it isn’t them. Check out their new clip above.