Fly Union - Don't Call (Official Music Video)

Off  "The Greater Than Club"

The Black Keys - Blackroc 2 (Album Trailer)

If you like hip-hop, then you will probably enjoy The Black Keys and their soul, jazz, blues sound. The first Blackroc album is still in my iPod, it's a classic in my opinion. The second installment will feature Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Sean Price, Jim Jones, UGod, The Cool Kids, and others. Coming Soon!

Pusha T Signs Solo Deal With Def Jam

Pusha inks his deal with Def Jam this morning. After some time with G.O.O.D. Music, its finally official. His "Fear of God 2" project is scheduled to be released September 27th, and then we will all await for the his first Label release. One question... Whats up with malice? When do we get a Clipse album?

Emilio Rojas - Maybach Music II Freestyle

"Breaking Point" on the way!

Exile - Intro To The Outro (Mixtape)

An all Exile produced mixtape, with a bunch of great artists. I've been waiting for this one, enjoy! Hit the jump for the tracklist, stream, and download link.

Alley Boy - Definition of Fuck Shit 2 (Mixtape) (Untagged)

Hit the jump for the tracklist and download. Beware: This album is extremely hood!

Graph x Bun B - Don't Stop

Graph has been on his shit lately! EP after EP, keep the free music coming! The tracklist for the upcoming "The Rule EP" is after the jump. It should be released September 13th.

Pugs Atomz - Enjoy (Album)

Another Chicago native drops a free album for his fans. Pugs is definitely one of my favorite local artists and if you enjoy music that thinks outside the box, this guy is for you! Hit the jump!

Lungz - The Statement (Official Music Video)

LUNGZ "The Statement" from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

If your not familiar with Chicago's own Lungz, you should take some time to know his music. "Dream Killaz" drops on September 13th.

Skooda Chose - The Prelude (Cover Art & Tracklist)

Skooda let the tracklist go the other day, hit the jump to view... now we must patiently await the release. Coming Soon!

The Primeridian x Tall Black Guy - Whistle While You Work

One of my Chicago favorites, The Primeridian!

Whistle While You Work by TallBlackGuyProductions

T.I. Gets Released From Prison (News)

T.I. was released from Forest City Correctional Institution this morning after there was some confusion if today was the day or not. Lets see if dude can actually stay out this time.

Raekwon x Kaimbr x Hassaan Mackey - The Heater

Cyhi The Prynce - Jack Of All Trades (Mixtape)

This Hoodrich hosted tape dropped suddenly with apparently no features. Hit the jump for a tracklist and download.

The Kickdrums - Lollapollooza In 45 Minutes (Mixtape)

Late pass for this one, my bad. Hit the jump for a tracklist and download.

Terry Urban - How My Brain Works 3 (Mixtape)

Tracklist and download after the jump. Enjoy! Super dope mix.

The Wronguys - Welcome to the Wrong Side (Mixtape)

Hit the jump for the tracklist and download. You can check out Mick Boogie and Terry Urbans new mixtape site in beta format HERE.

Dev - Is Hot (Mixtape)

Hit the jump for the tracklist and download. This is totally unexpected, but should be real good.

J. Period x DJ Spinna x Spike Lee Present - Man Or The Music 2 (Mixtape)

Hit the jump for a tracklist and download.

Smoke Dza - Rolling Stoned (Album)

An album that is worth the purchase! Hit the jump for the tracklist and download

Killa Kyleon x Jack Freeman - Make Me (Official Music Video)

Killa Kyleon - Make Me Feat. Jack Freeman from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.

Mixtape drops Thursday!

Smoke Dza Freestyle @ Toca Tuesdays

Nappy Roots - Nappy Dot Org (Cover Art & Tracklist)

"Nappy Dot Org" comes out October 27th. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

Sean Rose - Freebase (FreEP)

Sean leaked a track last week, but I decided to wait for the EP to drop before posting. Enjoy 4 free tracks.

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Young Scolla Meets SMKA "Seconds Away" (Album)

I'm not to familiar with Young Scolla, but i'm a big fan of SMKA. You can stream the album before purchasing it for a very reasonable $9.99 HERE.

Glasses Malone x Ya Boy - Rich & Thuggin (Official Music Video)

Wale x Jeremih x Rick Ross - That Way (Official Music Video)

Premiered today on 106 and Park. The track is from Maybach Music's "Self Made" album.

Young Jeezy - "The Real Is Back 2" (Trailer)

The Real Is Back 2 Mixtape Trailer from J-STAR Multimedia on Vimeo.

Alright already, we're all ready for this and more importantly TM103.

Estelle x Swizz Beatz x Jadakiss x Busta Rhymes - Break My Heart (Remix)

Curren$y @ Studio in Atlanta

Always creating...

G-Side - I'm Sorry (Jake One Remix)

STS - Cliche (Official Music Video)

Off "Illustrious" that came out last week.

Peddi Crakk x Young Chris - Ni**as In the North

Emilio Rojas x Gilbert Forte - 100 Million Dreams

Emilio prepares his upcoming "Breaking Point" project. Coming Soon!

Skyzoo - Rocket Science

Skyzoo re-releases his mixtape with some additional tracks to iTunes. You can purchase this one below.

Skyzoo "Rocket Science" (Produced By !llmind) by duckdown

Demrick x Scoop Deville - Neva Look Back! (EP)

Check out the tracklist and download link after the jump.

Emilio Rojas x STS x King Mez x Donny Goines x Thee Tom Hardy - Posse Cut

I really did'n't even need to title this one. Nice track.

Smoke Dza @ "Rolling Stoned" Release Party

araabMuzik - Streetz Tonight (Official Music Video)

Just let it load and skip to the 1:30 mark. The intro is lame, but the track is pretty cool and araab on the MPC is always dope.

Jay Rock x Kendrick Lamar - Code Red (Official Music Video)

1/2 of Black Hippy off Jay Rock's latest, "Follow Me Home" LP

The Joneses (Chicago)

Some new snap backs from Chicago natives, The Joneses. Cop these styles and more at St. Alfred.

Yelawolf: Radioactive Tour @ Bottom Lounge (10/20/11)

Pick up tickets @ Jugrnaut!

Chiddy Bang @ The Never Growing Up Tour

Lupe Fiasco: Generation Lasers Tour

Hit the jump for dates.

Mac Miller Freestlye @ Shade 45 w/ DJ Kay Slay

Lil B - I Forgive You (Mixtape)

Lil B drops off his latest mixtape. Check out the tracklist and download after the jump.

OnCue - Don't Fall For That

Don't Fall For That (prod. Justin W.) by OnCue

Young Jeezy - Road To TM103 Episode 3

Young Jeezy - The Road To 103 - Episode 3 - Milwaukee from J-STAR Multimedia on Vimeo.

Murs - Love and Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation (Cover Art & Tracklist)

You can hit the jump for the tracklist and episode 3 of the "making of" series.

Sims - Wildlife (FreEP)

Sims from Doomtree releases a five track EP compiled of music made back in 2009-2010. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

ESSO x Chase Kennedy - Summertime Fly (Official Music Video)

ESSO - Summertime Fly feat Chase Kennedy [Official Video] Directed by Puma from Esso McFly on Vimeo.

Tinie Tempah x Pusha T x Jim Jones x Wiz Khalifa - Till I'm Gone (Remix)

Maffew Ragazino - Rhyme Pays EPK (Official Music Video)

Pusha T x Kevin Cossum - Feeling Myself (Official Music Video)

This track is from Pusha T's "Fear of God" mixtape. "Fear of God 2" comes out September 27th.

Curren$y - Trust Fall @ Rock The Bells, San Bernardino CA

Video shows Spitta breaking his ankle... Ouch!

Trouble x Yo Gotti x Gucci Mane - Plenty

Trouble's "Green Light" project comes out September 20th hosted by DJ Drama and Don Cannon.

Daily Bread - Elephants (Oddisee Remix)

Talib Kweli x Jean Grae - Uh Oh (Extended Official Music Video)

I never posted the original version of this video, i'm not sure why, but here is the extended cut for your viewing pleasure.

BlowHipHop TV Interviews The Cool Kids

Lady Gaga - You and I @ MTV VMAs

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music, Lady Gaga

You may not like her music, but you have to admit that she is an extremely talented performer and one of last nights highlights. After the jump you can see Adele's, Chris Brown's and Pitbull's performances

Yelawolf - No Hands (Official Music Video)

Go Where Hip-Hop Interviews Elzhi @ Double Door

eLZhi Interview with Gowhere Hip Hop from Cam Be on Vimeo.


Props: GWHH

J Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story (Cover Art & Trtacklist)

For last weeks "Any Given Sunday" J Cole released the album art for his upcoming LP "Cole World: The Sideline Story." This week, he tweeted the final tracklist, that you can check out after the jump. So glad that track four is going to get some exposure. It was one of my favorites from "The Warmup" mixtape.

Jay-Z x Kanye West - Otis @ MTV VMAs

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music, JAY Z and Kanye West

The last minute performance was good, but just a blip in the many great performances at the VMAs last night. You can check out Lil Wayne performing "How To Love" and "John" after the jump.

F.A. The Squad - The Pilot (Mixtape)

The Boy Illinois, Young Rel, and Trestyle get together to put out a collaborative mixtape featuring a handful of other midwest rappers. I like each one of these guys separately, I don't see why that would change now. Hit the jump for a tracklist and download.

 

Nikki Minaj x Rhianna - Fly (Official Music Video)

Super dope video and a different look for Nikki than we're used to.

Bing Commercial Featuring Swizz Beatz

Waka Flaka Flame - U The Type

First leak from the upcoming "Lebron Flocka James 3" mixtape.

Drake comments on Lil Wanye's "I'm Good" Track

Get More: Music News

MTV catches up with Drake to ask about Lil Wayne's recent Jay-Z "diss" song. As expected, Drake explains that he just did a verse, if you want to hear more, talk to Wayne.

Kids These Days - Darling @ Mag Mile Shopping Fest

Last Friday, the young as hell group, Kids These Days, played a free show to kick off the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival. The band, lead by front man Vic Mensa, has been a rising force in and around Chicago. Their sound is different, and being so young, they are sure to improve rapidly. Go grab their "Hard Times" EP on iTunes, it's only like $5 or something and it's well worth it.

Action Bronson x Statik Selektah @ Diamond Supply Co. in L.A.

Action Bronson has been all over the internet lately and this clip features several new joints from his and Statik's upcoming LP. Mr. Selektah and his projects never disappoint my ears and i'm sure you'll agree. the set was recorded live from the Diamond Supply shop in L.A. @nickydiamonds has blown up this last year and I fully support the fresh gear that they drop on the regular. Check em out HERE.

Kia Soul Commercial

These Kia commercials with the Hip-Hop "Hampstars" put a smile on my face everytime they come on. Whoever is in charge of their marketing campaign should be getting a raise. There is so many bullshit, boring commercials out there, these have been a refreshing change of pace. I look forward to seeing many more. This new one features a soundtrack from LMFAO and they are even featured in an alternate commercial. Enjoy, and replay it, I know you want to.

Stalley - 330 @ The Double Door Chicago (8/26/11)

A clip of from Stalley's show with GLC last night in Wicker Park.

Blu - The Greatest Guest Features (Mixtape)

Hit the jump for the extensive tracklist and download. Thanks to realhiphophead.com for putting the compilation together. I suggest you check out there site to download some of their other compilations. Their not official tapes or anything, but they but together some great "Best Of" projects, and some rareties and unreleased material.

Grassroots California

I was given the heads up about this California based fitted company and decided to give them a post once I saw all they had to offer. The vice pres is from right here in Chicago, but I unfortunately don't see a lot of Chicago influence. The hats are super fresh though and very unique. You can check out there entire inventory along with some dope tees HERE. Keep it moving guys!

Oukast - The Dub Below (Re-Mixtape)

Producer Justin Padron gives the Outkast classics a dubstep facelift. Hit the jump for a tracklist and download.

Young Jeezy x Freddie Gibbs - Do It For You (Official Music Video)

New visual from that "The Real Is Back 2." Directed by Decatur Dan.

Killa Kyleon - Ballin (Official Music Video)

New visual from Killa! "Candy Paint and Texas Plates 2" comes out September 1st.

Curren$y x Lil Wanye - Smoke Sumthin

Intended for his latest project, "Verde Terrace", but Spitta didn't get the Wayne verse until after the release. Thank you for blessing us with it now!

Fabolous x Trey Songz x Red Cafe - Sicker Than Yo Average

Rumored to be on "Loso's Way 2" coming soon.

Emilio Rojas x LI x Lil Eto x 38 Special x Haassan Mackey x Coach P - Last Ones

Pugs Atomz x BrandUn DeShay - All Right (Remix)

Look out for Pugs' "Enjoy" LP to be released on August 30th. Until then, enjoy this Grant Parks produced track.

All Right rmx Pugs Atomz Ft. Brandun Deshay Prod. Grant Parks by pugsatomz

Blu - No York! (Album Stream)

Last week I had mentioned that this album leaked, but I wasn't sure if it was intended to be a free online release. Well... it wasn't, and the release date is yet to be determined, but Blu did release a stream for us to enjoy until the album is released for purchase. Enjoy after the jump!

The Weeknd x Drake - The Zone (Young Live Dubstep Remix)

 

Chicago native Young Live embraces dubstep and gives us a remix to The Weeknd's "The Zone." This is not the most upbeat track to begin with, so if you like dubstep I encourage you to check some additional material HERE

The Weeknd (Feat. Drake) - The Zone (Young Live Dubstep Remix) by Young Live

Phonte x King Mez x Charlie Smarts - In The 336

Will be featured on The Dropouts new album "LSD"