Da Internz: Rap Up TV Interview

Chicago producer duo stop by Rap Up TV to talk the recent Rhianna & Chris Brown "Birthday Cake" remix. Quit getting caught up in the drama and appreciate this smash! Hit the jump to check the duo speaking about working on "Ludaversal".

Ebone Hoodrich x Freddie Gibbs - 30 (Prod. Cryptonite)(Official Music Video)

Directed by Davy Greenberg

Ebone enlists Freddie Gibbs on the track, and gets Elephilms and Davy Greeberg to direct the visual. Make sure to check out "Books & Kush" soon.

Jon Connor - Broken Mirrors (Official Music Video)

Directed by Joe Puma

New visual from Jon Connor's 2011 album "Salvation", available now on iTunes.

Gorillaz x James Murphy x Andre 3000 - DoYaThing (Official Music Video)

Missed the Mp3, get it here! The visual is some unique animated craziness. Love these Gorilla creations.

Skooda Chose - Red Tail Roulettes (Mixtape)

Skooda drops a quick and unexpected follow out to his recent "The Prelude" mixtape. Production from Anton Genius, Chuck Inglish and more. Hit the jump for the credits and download.

Juicy J - Got A New One (Official Music Video)

"Blue Dream & Lean" out now! Juicy J keeps the visual's coming.

Gunplay - Tats On My Arms Freestyle (Official Music Video)

Glad to see Gunplay get a little shine. Look for "Bogota Rich The Prequel" March 9th. Up top, Gunplay does a video for his "Tats On My Arms" freestyle. You will not be seeing this on MTV anytime soon.

Jon Connor - Toca Tuesday Freestyle

Jon Connor is a fuckin' beast!

Chip Tha Ripper x Casey Veggies - The Jam

I heard rumor yesterday that Chip was asked to be on the XXL cover, but he turned it down?! I have no clue if their is any validity to that, but if so, that's crazy! I'm not sold on this track yet, but i'll give it a couple listens.

GLC - Fellowship & Congregate (EP)

GLC puts out a 4 track EP. We heard "Angry Birds" a couple days back, but stream the rest after the jump and you can purchase the EP on iTunes.

Killa Kyleon - Time Machine Freestyle (Official Music Video)

Killa spits on Big K.R.I.T.'s track.

Waka Flocka Flame x Drake - Round of Applause (Uncut Music Video)

Directed by Mr. Boomtown

Uncut to the gut!

Neak - Love Greater // The Prequel (Album)

Neak links up with DJBooth.net to deliver his latest album, "Love Greater // The Prequel". The entire project is produced by Rashid Hadee and Slot-A. From what i've heard of this album so far has been great. You can cop 13 original joints at DJBooth.net for $5. Easy decision. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

Miguel - Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1 (EP)

Nice 3 track EP from Miguel. I'll take it! Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Now or Neva (Webisode 4)

In this episode of the Bogus Boys web series, they meet up with MGK at the House of Blues. Count and Moonie joined Kellz on stage during "Steve-O". Oh yea, and Hollywood Holt was in the building goin' HAM! #TreatedCrew

Curren$y x Styles P - #The1st28 (EP)

Another 5 Track drop from Spitta, this time assisted by The Ghost . Hit the jump for the details and a behind the scenes video that takes you into the studio while the duo worked on this project.

Slaughterhouse - Hammer Dance (CDQ/Stream)

A leaked tagged up copy of this track dropped a couple days back, but here is the first official single from "welcome to: OUR HOUSE". Stream the track below and hit the jump for Joe Budden's performance of "Mood Muzik" 3 & 4 at New York's Irving Plaza. Again, what a dope experience. I'm jealous as hell!

Action Bronson - Nothing To Worry About Freestyle

Bronsolino spits bars over the Peter, Bjorn, and John's track.

Schoolboy Q x Ab-Soul - Druggys With Hoes Again (Prod. Nez & Rio) (Official Music Video)

Get Schoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions now on iTunes.

After the jump, DJ Wonder attacks 1/2 of Black Hippy with his 5 Fingers of Death. Ab-Soul has a new project on the way. Be on the lookout for "Black Lip Bastard" sometime soon.

Chance the Rapper - 22 Offs (Official Music Video)

Chance the Rapper - "22 Offs" from Austin Vesely on Vimeo.

Directed by Austin Vesely

Brand new from a very talented young Chicago emcee. Chance and his crew #SaveMoney have been making their presence known here in the Chi, but I think it will be their work with #TreatedCrew that will get them more recognition. Chance's new album "10 Day" drops April 3rd.

Rashid Hadee - She Ain't Coming Back (Official Music Video)

The more I listen to "Aural Sex: The Search For Pinky Tuscadero" the more I really enjoy it. Great project from an emcee that didn't put much out for a while. The time spent perfecting this sound was well spent. Make sure to check that new album at the link above.

Mach Five - Rachet Shit Vol. 1 (EP)

I love this artwork! Corey Davis and A. Ware come together again as Mach Five, for their latest EP produced by Asston Kusher. The 5 track EP features Project Pat and Danny Brown. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

Stay Humble x Cormega @ Darkroom, Chicago (2-24-12)

Stay Humble in collaboration with Glacier City and Urban Shake presented an event featuring Phil G, D Mose, Voyce G.I. Go, Onis, Lungz and Cormega as the headliner. Up top you can check out a great recap of the entire event, but I must warn you that the audio isn't great.

Jigg - Nobody (Prod. Cy Fyre)

"High Grade 2" is on the way. Jigg is another artist to look for in 2012.

Skeme - Swaggin' (Official Music Video)

New video for "Swaggin" featured on "Before My Next Statement". Skeme reps Inglewood, CA and is some of the hottest shit out west right now. Really like this dudes music right now. Don't sleep.

Lungz - Goodlife (Official Music Video)

Directed by Jay Caves

Brand new visual from the homie Lungz off his upcoming EP with Nascent Beats and QB. "Dream Killaz" was great, so you best believe his "The Fraternity" EP will not disappoint. Lungz has been dropping material like crazy lately, so expect new projects from him shortly.

Treated Crew - All Black

Do you rock with Treated Crew?! You should be! Brand new single from the highly anticipated Treated Crew. You've seen them building the brand and getting people hyped, but this is the first official joint featuring Million $ Mano, Gzus Piece, Caleb James, Chance The Rapper, Mic Terror. Look for more stuff soon, this is only the beginning. Stream only below.

XXL Snubs The Chi In This Years Freshman List

Well, by now you may have seen this year's Freshman list. The Chicago artists in the running did not make the final cut. While everyone has their own opinions, but I'm only feeling some of these choices. All the artists are talented, but I just don't think some of them are the most promising for 2012. Reference 2011 Freshman list!

Reebok: We R Chi Shoecase (2-26-12)

Last Sunday, Reebok tookover Reggies to give the Chi a night of dope local music and showcase some new swag. Cheap drinks and Reebok giveaways all night were a plus! Up top, check out the headliners, L.E.P. Bogus Boys perform "Chicago N*ggas" off their "Don't Feed The Killas 3" mixtape. After the jump you can check out more videos and pics courtesy of 10 Photos, as well as my insight from the night. Make sure to click on the lin and check out dudes website. Dope photographer!

Bei Maejor - Special

Look for that "Upscale" EP on Leap Day!

Joe Budden Performs Mood Muzik 1 & 2 @ Irving Plaza, NYC

Joe Budden performed Mood Muzik 1 & 2 last night at NY's Irving Plaza. He plays there again tonight performing Mood Muzik 3 & 4. Wow, wish I was in NY, bet this won't happen again.

BONUS: Slaughterhouse - Hammer Dance (Prod. araabMUZIK)

Don Trip - Guerilla (Mixtape)

Don Trip drops a Gangsta Grillz tape. Features from Juicy J, Wale, Yo Gotti and more. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

Showtime x Twista - Don't Stop Me Now

Featured on Showtime's upcoming album, "Sho Frazier".

Legit x Julian Monroe - Birds & The Bees (Prod. by Off Beat Kid)

So we get a song from the 2008ighties crew, and then below is a new track from Julian Monroe, who has apparently left the crew. Wonder what happened their. Either way, their both worth checking out.



BONUS: Julian Monroe - Who's Top Now

Wiz Khalifa: "Taylor Allderdice" Listening Session.

Check out several videos of Wiz Khalifa's recent listening session of "Taylor Allderdice"> Not much to look at, but the sound quality isn't bad. Can't wait for this tape to drop.

DJ Drama x Young Jeezy x T.I. x Ludacris x Future - We In This Bitch (Prod. Kane Beatz)

New music from an upcoming Drama album. No more details on that now, but stay tuned. "Shout Gangsta Gibbs, he's the next to Blow!"

Hodgy Beats - Untitled (EP)

Nine brand new tracks from Wolfgang's Hodgy Beats. Production credits are great, this has got to be good. Check out the info after the jump.

Boldy James - Consignment: Favor For A Favor, The Redi-Rock Mixtape (Mixtape)

Yea buddy! Boldy James drops his new project and it is fuckin' Fresh. Features from Chuck Inglish, Count, The O'Mys, Fat Boi Fresh, Yp, Sir Michael Rocks and more. Hit the jump for all the credits and download.

Wiz Khalifa x Juicy J - My Favorite Song (Prod. Rob Holladay) (Live)

Wiz Khalifa & The Juice Man swing by Kay Slay's Streetsweeper Radio and perform "My Favorite Song" live in the studio. These to work well together. #TGOD

XV x Sez Batters - The L7 Motto (Official Music Video)

Directed by Connor Hays

Vizzy and Sez compile tour footage for the visual for their "Motto" freestyle.

Ski Beatz - Blu Tops Vol. 1 (EP)

Why sure, I'll take some free Ski Beatz tracks. Killa, Vado, and McKenzie Eddy all assist on the Bluroc/DD172 project. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download, as well as the artwork to Cam's new "Killa Cam: The Gangster Side" project.

Curren$y - Livin'

More Curren$y news. This visual is from Spitta's last EP, "Here". "#The1st28" tomorrow!

BONUS: Berner x Curren$y - Point of View (Prod. Rome)

Waka Flocka x Drake - Round of Applause (Official Music Video)

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Directed by Mr. Boomtown

Damn, this is dropping later that I expected. Waka has a new album on the way. Check out "Triple F Life" in April.

Kenlo Key - Harold's Mild Sauce

This. Shit. Is. Funny! Kenlo drops an ode to Harold's Chicken off his upcoming EP with Onaje Jordan. "Hoodie Weather" coming soon.

Yung Berg x Ray J - What U Drankin

New Berg. This guy has been through some bullshit, but you have to respect the hustle. He's still rapping, still producing great tracks, and he's consistent.

Neak x NidaNasheeda - Big Dreamer (Prod. Slot-A) (Official Music Video)

Directed by Domi_V

Neak's new project, "Love Greater: The Prequel" drops tomorrow. Production is shared between Slot-A and Rashid Hadee.

Tyga x Wale x Fabolous x Young Jeezy x Meek Mill x T.I. - Rack City (Remix) (Official Music Video))

Directed by Alex Nazari

REMIX!!! "Careless World" is out now.

Usher x Joe Budden - Climax (Remix) (Prod. Diplo)

Joe Budden hops on Ushers recent Diplo produced joint. Dope track just got better!

Curren$y x Styles P - #The1st28 (Cover Art)

And like that, another new Curren$y project. This 5 track EP will drop tomorrow. There are still so many Spitta projects we're waiting for, but i'm definitely enjoying these small EPs.

Butta Da Prince - Eatin'

"Live From The Fort" is on the way!

Common - Sweet Freestyle (Live)

The king of the "Off the Top" spits some bars over his own track!

Noelz x Rockie Fresh x Vic Mensa - King Me (Official Music Video)

The Mp3 dropped a few months ago, but the embeded was disabled pretty quickly. I do dig the track though, and newcomer Noelz was a pretty smart to recruit a couple of the Chi's hottest young MC's. Rockie killed it at Reggies last night by the way. Expect a full post about the Reebok "We R Chi" event coming this week.

BONUS: St. Millie x Rockie Fresh - Eight2Nine

The Cool Kids @ Sundance Film Festival

Chuck & Mikey perform at Sundance Film Festival above. After the jump, check out some in studio footage of Chuck working with Asher Roth.

Vic Spencer x Silken x Lady Pharroah x Henny B x Angel Davenport x Crystal La’Juene - Five Deadly Venoms (Official Music Video)

Vic Spencer introduces several pretty dope female MC's from the Chi. Not sure if this is going to be part of a collaborative project or its just a one time cypher. Either way, shit is dope!

DJ Sean Mac - Luxery Trap Music 2 (Mixtape)

Volume 2 is out and the shit is cray! Features from YP, Meek Mill, Rockie Fresh and more. Hit the jump for the credits and download.

Nicki Minaj x Lil Wayne - Roman Reloaded

Even though the album got pushed back until April 3rd, Nicki Drops the title track to hold you over for a minute. Stream only below and cop it on iTunes.

T.I. x Young Jeezy - Fuck Da City Up (Official Music Video)

Tip is gettin' back to his roots in the visual for the title track of his recently released mixtape. Young Jeezy is featured to make the track and video a complete success. These ATL natives go in! Can't wait for new music from T.I. Get "Fuck Da City Up" now if you missed it.

Tarik Adams - Va$htie (Official Music Video)

Tarik Adams - Va$htie Music Video from Tarik Adams Music on Vimeo.

Tarik Adams drops a new visual from his latest free album, "Tigers & Girls". This whole project has been getting regular rotation on my iPod since it dropped and I encourage you to do the same. You're gonna love it, I promise!

Va$htie is someone who has always inspired me, and although this song isn’t dedicated to being in love with the King herself, it is a love letter to my own creator, inspiration, and muse. Va$htie Inspires. With Love.
- Tarik Adams

Big K.R.I.T. - I Got This (Live)

K.R.I.T. premieres a new joint while in Houston on tour. Gotta keep an eye out for that Mp3 soon.

Fred The Godson - No Church in the Wild Freestyle

Fred The Godson performs his "No Church In The Wild" Freestyle while stopping in DJ Kay Slay's Streetsweeper Radio.

Diggy Simmons x Jadakiss - 88 (Prod. Da Internz)

New single from Diggy's debut album "Unexpected Arrival", coming March 20th. Jadakiss assists on the track. Hit the jump for the official music video.

Emilio Rojas - Showoff Radio Freestyle

Emilio swings by Statik Selektah's radio show to drop some bars over a classic Dre beat.

Complex Magazine x Fake Shore Drive - 10 New Chicago Rappers To Watch Out For

Andrew from Fake Shore Drive, wrote an article for Complex that gave his list of artists to watch for in the Chi. If your not from here, or even if you are, you should check this out, he has some good picks. Some on the other hand, I do not agree with. Please share your opinion if you got one! Get the full article be clicking the Complex link above.

PROPS: FSD

Neako - Tr33 (EP)

Random EP from Taylor Gang's Neako. The EP includes 3 new tracks... or leftovers from "LVLZEBRA", and a couple interludes. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

Viru x YP - You Ain't About That Life (Official Music Video)

Chicago's next up, YP joins Viru for his latest visual from "Return of the Bad Guy". The Sean Mac hosted tape should be dropping soon.
Directed by Ogún Pleas

BONUS: YP x Calliko - Let Me Smoke

Naledge - Pussywhipped Pt. 2 (Prod. Mr. Porter)

This smooth, Mr. Porter produced cut finally gets released. The track was initially intended for "Twentysomething", that dropped last year, but found the cutting room floor instead.

2 Chainz x Jadakiss - One Day at a Time (Official Music Video)

2 Chainzzzzzzzzzzzzz! More visuals from "T.R.U. REALigion".

DMX x Machine Gun Kelly - I Don't Dance

The duo premiered this cut live a while back, but now we have the final Mp3. Enjoy!

Meek Mill x Los - In Studio Freestyle

Some dope in-studio footage of these two guys workin' on a beat and putting bars on it right away.

Mello G Blanca x Bo Deal - About Cash (Official Music Video)

Visual follow up to Mp3 that dropped last week. She's definitely got a Nicki thing going on, but I like this!

Rashid Hadee - Something Special (Official Music Video)

Directed by Thaione Davis

Rashid keeps the visual coming from "Arual Sex: The Search For Pinky Tuscadero". This one is dope!

BBU - bell hooks (Mixtape)

BBU links up with DJ Benzi for their latest project presented by Mishka and Mad Decent. The Chicago hip-hop group enlists features from GLC, Mic Terror, and more. Hit the jump to check the rest of the credits and download.

Curren$y - What Da Fuck + #CruiseLife (Official Music Video)

Spitta takes through a day celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It's not all pretty, but I can appreciate the real! Check out these joints on "Here..." EP.

GLC - Angry Birds (Prod. by DJ Ayres)

Fader drops off the first offering of GLC's "Fellowship & Congregate" EP. Check out thew full project next Tuesday, but until then, enjoy this awesome track. I'm gonna totally start using the term angry birds.

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - We Want Our Money (Official Music Video)

Count and Moonie film their latest "Now or Neva" video during their stop in NYC. Make sure to check them out this Sunday night at Reggies Rock Club along with Rockie Fresh, Scheme, Astonish, and more.

Mach Five x Danny Brown - Molly On My Tongue

New music from Mach Five's upcoming EP. "Racthet Shit Vol. 1" drops February 28th.

Juicy J - This Bitch By My Side (Official Music Video)

Juicy J keeps them coming from "Blue Dream & Lean".

Slaughterhouse - Monsters In My Head

Crooked I has a new mixtape on the way, and this is the first single. Look for "Psalm 82:6" March 8th!

Mick Boogie x Terry Urban - Obamify (Mix)

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban mix up President Obama's Spotify playlist. This should definitely get some attention from the Commander & Chief. Stream and download below.

Kid Cudi - Dose of Dopeness (Prod. by Dot Da Genius)

An unreleased Cudi joint recorded 6 years ago just an official release, and I love it. "WZRD" coming soon.

Kid Cudi - Dose of Dopeness (Produced by Dot Da Genius) by HeadBangaMuzik

Jigg - Rockin' Wit (Official Music Video)

Directed by Derick G

Florida emcee, Jigg, drops odd some new visuals from his recently released "High Grade".

Lungz - Big Faces (Prod. by Wes P)

New release from "The Polo Club". Lungz has been dropping tracks on a regular, expect that project soon! Stream below for now.

Neako x Young Lab - The Lufthansa Heist (Official Music Video)

New visuals from "LVLZEBRA", out now. This project is dope through and through. If you haven't listened yet, I suggest it. #TaylorGang

Highlife x Vic Spencer x Sulaiman - 3 Grams

Highlife has my attention. First joint featuring Naledge, and now he recruits Vic Spencer & Sulaiman! #TreatedCrew

Tyler The Creator x Hodgy Beats x Domo Genesis - Rella (Official Music Video)

Never a disappointment! "OF Tape Vol. 2" on the way March 20th.

B.o.B - So Good (Official Music Video)

New visual for the next "Strange Clouds" single. You can get the Mp3 on iTunes.

Jon Connor - Tony Toca Freestyle

Prodigy - HNIC 3 (Mixtape)

Yes! All new music from Prodigy with original production from Harry Fraud, Havoc, and Justice League. Hit the jump for the rest of the credits and download.

Emilio Rojas - Stay Schemin Freestyle

Emilio Rojas Freestyle Live on Aphilliates Radio from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

"I don't date strippers, I have situations with strippers."

Emilio drops bars and talks strippers with DJ Drama. Hit the jump to check out Uncle Murda kill the track while at Kay Slay's "Streetsweeper Radio".

The Kickdrums x Rockie Fresh x DZ Deathray - Want My Blood (Official Music Video)

Wow! I slept on this for a couple days, and for that, I apologize! The visual is a follow up to the Mp3 that was released last week.

Rick Ross - High Definition (Official Music Video)

Directed by Dre Films

Another visual from "Rich Forever" gets the visual treatment. I kinda agree with MTV list putting Ross at #1 this year. Didn't agree with the rest of the list all that much, but Rozay has been working to hard to get looked over.

Boldy James x FatBoi Fresh - Oil Sheen (Grease Monkeys)

Detroit's Boldy James links up with the Chicago homie, Fatboi Fresh aka BiG WiZ. The track has been all over the internet today, but if you haven't heard it yet, do it now!!! Midwest is killin' it right now. Be sure to check out FatBoi's recent release with Doc Da Mindbenda "Escape From Fat Camp". Up top is a trailer for Boldy James' upcoming project, "Consignment: Favor For A Favor", coming soon.

Stalley - Midnight Satori (Prod. Block Beattaz)

Another contribution to "Songs By Me, Stalley". The series should lead up to release of Stalley's first MMG album "Savage Journey To The American Dream".

Lloyd Banks - Jackpot (Prod. Jahlil Beats)

The only member of G-Unit worth a damn. Hate or not, don't care. Banks is the only one puttin' out bangerz!

Yasiin Bey (f/k/a Mos Def) - N*ggas in Poorest (Official Music Video)

Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) - Niggas in Poorest from Highsnobiety on Vimeo.

New visual to kick off Mos Def's Top 40 Underground series.

Freeway - Bootleg Kev Freestyle

Really not bad for an "off the top". Freeway is just a beast, but is always flying under people's radars.

Jugrnaut: Treated x Starter Snapback

Get the new Treated crown when it drops on midnight on Leap Day. Hit the jump for better quality pics on the new snap. Beware the Treated Crew, their taking over the Chi.

Wiz Khalifa - Morroco + Mary x3 + Bonus

More new cuts from the Taylor Gang general. Look for "Taylor Allderdice" coming soon! Its just a Taylor Gang day today. Hit the jump for three more tracks featuring Wiz, Chevy Woods, and Juicy J.

Wiz Khalifa - Morroco


Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3

J Cole - Grew Up Fast

J Cole's offering for hitting 2 million followers on Twitter. Real nice track. This kid has come such a long way in a very short time. More from him soon hoepfully.

Leaders: Moccasin Fitteds & Sneaker Fiend Tees

New leaders fits to accompany the recent release of their moccasin collaboration with Adidas. After the jump, check out some new Bulls inspired Sneaker Fiend tees. As always, cop the freshness at www.leaders1354.com or swing by the shop at 672 N. Wells, Chicago.

Walter J Liveharder - From Walter With Love Pt. 2 (Prod. Tye Hill)

Check out a brand new track from Chicago's Walter J. He's playing a show tonight at the Tonic Room in Chicago where he will be debuting some new tracks from an upcoming mixtape. This joint will not be on the new project, but was released to celebrate Walter joining the Grassroots California family. If your not already familiar with Grassroots, check them out, they make dope fitteds!

Saint Pat x Chief Keef - F'd Up (Remix)

Chief Keef is on the rise right now. Steady droppin' new tracks, features, videos, and playing shows. Building his fan base, and getting others to at least recognize his presence.