Durk unleashes his remix to Yo Gotti's "Racks" while we wait for Durk's first post prison mixtape, "Last of a Dying Breed". Hit the jump to see Durk talk with Tony Sco and the Morning Riot.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Lil Durk - Racks Freestyle
Durk unleashes his remix to Yo Gotti's "Racks" while we wait for Durk's first post prison mixtape, "Last of a Dying Breed". Hit the jump to see Durk talk with Tony Sco and the Morning Riot.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
YP x King Louie - Rub A Dub (Prod. C-Sick)
Loose track from YP's sleepwalking recording sessions featuring King L.
Griffen x Vic Spencer x Fat Boi - ANTiERTHANG (Mixtape)
After several random releases early this year, the three Chicago vets release a full project together. All of these guys have been super busy this summer and I think its only the beginning. Griffen, Vic Spencer and Fat Boi all have solo projects on the way before years end. Hit the jump for details and download this great great collaboration.
A$AP x L.E.P. Bogus Boys: In Studio
A$AP Rocky and the Mob have been spending a lot of time in Chicago lately, having played several recent shows including this weeks Hennessy event at Venue One. New York and Chicago link up to record "Givenchy". Hopefully we get this Mp3 sooner than later!
Ruby Hornet - Closed Session Vol. 2 (Mixtape)
Today Ruby Hornet unleashed Volume 2 of their now infamous Closed Sessions series. It should be no secret that Ruby Hornet and Soundscape Studios have put together some epic collaborations. This tape continues that trend with features from L.E.P. Bogus Boys, Vic Mensa, Donnis, Vonnegutt, Ninjasonik and so many more. An album release party was held tonight at Reggies. Although I didn't make it, I heard it was a who's who of Chicago hip-hop. Hit the jump for the download.
Scheme x Oscar Castillo - Stay (Remake)
Scheme keeps his weekly remakes going. For this edition, he enlists guitarist Oscar Castillo to assist in flipping Nas' "Stay". Look for a new project from Scheme and DJ Scend coming this fall.
Scheme - Stay (Remake) featuring Oscar Castillo by SchemeMusic773
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BONUS: DJ Scend - Soul Quest (Mini Mix)
Soul Quest (Mini Mix) by DJ Scend
Arjaye Jeter x Absolute x PC Hammer - Mama I Made It
Arjaye Jeter, Absolute, and PC Hammer Collaborate for a Song entitled "Mama I Made It". Its another song for Chillville's weekly series #SundayShit. Chillville will be making #SundayShit a official mixtape at the end of the series.Mama I Made It (2010) by Arjaye Jeter
TrakBoss - Act Like You Want It (Official Music Video)
Directed By TrakBoss
Haven't heard anything from this dude since he dropped this single. Still a hot track.
Meek Mill x Trey Songz x Wale x Sam Sneaker - Face Down (Official Music Video)
Meek's debut album, "Dreams and Nightmares" was delayed but will be released November 30th.
Esohel x Chandler London - In Too Deep (Official Music Video)
If you missed Chandler last night at Tonic Room, your loss, great show. I should have pictures and maybe a little video up soon. For now, Check out the visual for Esohel and Chandler London's collaboration over a dope Adele sample.
Neak x The ILLZ x Simeon Viltz - Go Help the Middle Class (Official Music Video)
Neak "God Help the Middle Class" feat. The ILLZ & Simeon Viltz | Shot by @APJFILMS from Aaron Perkins Jr (APJ FILMS) on Vimeo.
Directed By Aaron Perkins
Not going to want to miss Neak alongside Chance The Rapper and Add-2 tomorrow night at Cobra Lounge for their official North Coast after party. Details after the jump!
With 2012 being an election year, I definitely wanted to touch on a topic that's near and dear to everyday people who work hard just to make it day to day. This record is featuring on my latest album, "Love Greater // The Prequel,"
Brother Ali - Mourning In America (Official Music Video)
Directed By Todd Angkasuwan
Check out a visual from Ali's upcoming LP "Mounring in America and Dreaming in Color" which is set to drop September 18th. This track is an aggressive, politically and religiously charged cut like only Brother Ali could deliver.
This is the title track to my new album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. The first half of the album highlights and critiques the dire situation in which we live. The second half outlines the tremendous opportunity we have to re-imagine and reform our society. This song is an observation and a critique of our culture of death and murder. From actual war zones around the world to our own inner cities where this summer's death rates rival war zones. I also address our national hypocrisy regarding violence. We have a zero tolerance policy of violence committed against us, but we're a lot more lenient and patient when it comes to the violence we commit. "A life is a life and a killer is a killer".
-Brother Ali
Gerald Walker - Bulletproof Soul (Official Music Video)
Directed By Xavier Ruffin
Look for Gerald at Abbey Pub October 4th!
Produced by Taylor Gang’s Cardo, the song is yet another feel good banger from Gerald’s latest mixtape, “Believers Never Die,” that has gained over 80,000 views and nearly 10,000 downloads on mixtape hub datpiff.com.
Mr. Gage x Pavy - Loved Her (Prod. Gage)
I know Pavy, but this is the first i've heard from his label mate Mr. Gage. Pretty smooth cut and Pavy assists with an ILL verse. Definitely worth keeping an eye on this guy.
Mr.Gage ft Pavy "Loved Her" by SUHMusic
Giftz- Who Is Giftz? (Prod. QB & Nascent)
FOC & furiou$Hustle announce the release of "The Tom Brady EP", a collaboration featuring rhymes by Giftz and beats by QB & Nascent. The buzz around Giftz has increased significantly over the past several months with the release of both "The Lake Effect" and "The Lake Effect 1.5". East side is doing their thing this year. Below is the first offering from Giftz' upcoming EP entitled "Who Is Giftz?"
Animuse - No Muuf*cka These Are Not My Beats Vol. 1 (EP)
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Animuse is back at it, dropping an 8 track EP over others production... obviously. The Chicago duo decide to split the project and each delivers 4 solo tracks. Elishua and Savier will be back shortly with a complete album, and maybe a video or two! Hit the jump for some hot verses.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Auggie The 9th x Cadillac Duke - New Edition (Prod. Na$im Willams)
Loose cut from the #LOD camp and another Na$im Williams produced beat. Stop by Tonic Room tomorrow and see Cadillac Duke perform alongside Chandler London, Rello, Grade Aplus, and Cody DeCamry.
Auggie The 9th Ft. Cadillac Duke- New Edition (Prod. Na$im Williams) by GO_ILL84
A$AP Mob - Lord$ Never Worry (Mixtape)
Huge project! Been waiting on this for months. Hit the just for the tracklist and download. This tape includes features from Danny Brown, Raewkon, Fat Trel and more.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
DK - Outside (EP)
New EP... I guess?! Its been a while since i've heard anything from Chicago's DK, so I suppose a 2 track EP is better than nothing. Good stuff though, check it out! Hit the jump for the download.
Outside highlights the idea that a lot of artists (regardless of the medium) claim to lock themselves in the studio all day everyday; however, if that were actually true they would run out of experiences to touch on within their work. Their output would only represent the thoughts of being in a studio all day everyday. We must go outside for inspiration. I have a hard time with relevance sometimes because I get caught up in the unique content of each and every song that I create, as well as how those individual songs will fit into a bigger project. I found that I have to go outside and experience life so my content won't go stale. I can't lock myself in a studio all day everyday. I wouldn't write about anything worthwhile. I need to be inspired by discovering new things on a daily basis. Outside embodies this idea as well as the realizations I've had since moving to Chicago in 2009. My mind has been opened to so much since then. I feel as though I'm finally outside, and encourage others to find this clarity as well.
Common - No Sell Out (Prod. No I.D.)
No I.D. released a Common joint from the vault the other day. No details on when this was recorded, but you should probably have it.
G.o.D. Jewels - The Lost Childhoods
The Lost Childhood project is a local effort to try and educate Chicago youth and prevent future violence. Their message is being spread using the voices of out local emcees. King of the Chi, G.o.D. Jewels offers up the fourth leak from the upcoming project. Check out the link below for the stream.
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#NeverForgetDerrionAlbert 09.24.09
The Lost Childhoods is a Chicago based organization set to be a platform for discourse and resolution around the issue of the youth homicide. Understanding that youth violence is not a standalone issue, The Lost Childhoods has key by-products that address the issue while providing further community growth and development. "teaching one to fish", rather than to "hand out fish".
Frank Leone - Gotham (Prod. Madlib)
Frank Leone releases a new single titled "Gotham", produced by Madlib and originally titled "Sickfit" as the instrumental. While not off his upcoming project "Deep Ocean" due out late September, Frank Leone has announced that once he reaches 200 followers on twitter (Franklynraps) that he will announce the Deep Ocean tracklist, set to feature members of Savemoney and more, as well as news about a secret event. In the meantime, look for a track collaborations with the Pro Letarians, Femdot, and others in the near future.Frank Leone: "Gotham" by Rubyhornet
Legit- Leave (Prod. MF Doom)
Last week's #NewShitSaturday is offered up over an MF Doom cut. Legit will offer up all of these weekly releases on "Feliz Sabado", his new mixtape dropping September 1st.
theDREAMERS - You Know (Prod. AX)
theDREAMERS let go of their second single from their forthcoming group project. This crew is a unique but great group of artists from Chicago and beyond that make dope music, and I promise its not like anything else you've heard. Truly something fresh here.
With summer coming to an end it's time to unleash our next sound. The perfect summer jam, sampling "Cameras" by Drake. The track is full of lavish rhymes and ill punchlines on the dopest backdrop provided by our producer:
-AXYou Know || (Samples "Cameras" by Drake) || by TheDREAMERS
Fat Trel x Fredo Santana x SD - With Da Shits (Official Music Video)
Directed By Zae
On Trel's recent trip to the 'Go, he linked up with GBE to film his latest visual. GBE and SluttyBoyz (yea, Trel's crew is called SluttyBoyz) have been working on a number of different tracks, perhaps a collaboration project is in the works.
BONUS: SD - Rob The Hood (Prod. J. Parker)
Windy City Wednesday II @ Tonic Room (8-29-12)
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY!! Stop by Tonic Room in Lincoln Park tomorrow night for my second event showcasing some of the best of Chicago's emcees. The whole process has been a great experience for me and there are still so many people I would like to work with. There will be a sharp increase in GoILL and Land of Lincoln Ent. presented events, you'll have details soon! Please note that Auggie The 9th in unfortunately off the bill for tomorrow, but Cody DeCamry and Cadillac Duke have been added, so we have a great night of prepared for you. Come early, stay late, and enjoy. Click the image for more details.
PC Hammer x Arjaye Jeter - Loser (Prod. Arjaye Jeter)
PC Hammer of the Chicago's Chillville crew links up with Arjaye Jeter who features and produces the song "Loser" for Chillville's ongoing #SundayShit Releasing New Music From the crew every Sunday. PC Hammer is currently working on his debut mixtape "Chill-Matic".Loser Ft. Arjaye Jeter (Prod.Arjaye Jeter) by Arjaye Jeter
Big Sean - How I Feel (Preview)
Directed by Mike Waxx and Mike Carson
First taste of what Sean's "Detroit" tape has to offer. The Mano produced cut is crazy! Get mixtape free of charge September 5th.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Team Bayside High x Hollywood Holt - Get Buck (Prod. Team Bayside High)
The Chi DJs link with Treated Crew's Hollywood Holt for their latest original offering. This shit is going to get the club going crazy! Catch Team Bayside High perform nearly weekly somewhere in the city.
Team Bayside High Ft. Hollywood Holt - Get Buck by Teenage Riot Records
Spenzo - In Spenzo We Trust (Official Music Video)
Directed By DGainz
Title track from Spenzo's upcoming fall tape. I would expect there to be some label announcement on or before the release as well. Hit the jump to check out Spenzo's feature on MTV's RapFix last week.
Sulaiman - Big Bad City (Prod. Karriem Riggins)
Suli's hustling these tracks! No news where this will end up, but look for new #TreatedCrew soon.
Big Bad City (borrowed from Karriem Riggins) by suliforshort
Mafrtin $ky - Three To Get Ready (Official Music Video)
Directed By theRGLRS
Videos are not something we often get from the the young Chicago emcee, but he linked with theRGLRS to make something pretty dope here.
Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire - Lost in Transition (Prod. Mike Jaxx)
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Sucker Free, MTV2
Ruby Hornet finally debuts their collaboration with NYC's Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire. This single was put together long ago when eXquire came to the 'Go for a Digital Freshness event. eXquire talks about his Chicago experience and first time in a studio up top, but download the track via Ruby Hornet below.
Closed Sessions: "Lost In Transition" feat Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire (prod by Mike Jaxx) by Rubyhornet
King Chip - Toca Tuesday Freestyle
King Chip goes off the top for Tony Touch and his Shade 45 show. No word on why Chip changed the name just yet. Let me know if I missed that.
Method Man x Freddie Gibbs x StreetLife - Built For This (Prod. RZA)
Stream the latest single from the RZA produced soundtrack for "Man With The Iron Fist" and check out some cool still shots from the upcoming flick.
Tink - Burn Freestyle
Still buzzin' from the release of her debut, "Alter Ego", Tink keeps working pumping out these freestyles. Her hard work hasn't gone unnoticed, as she shared the cover of the RedEye recently with Sasha Go Hard and Chin Chilla Meek. These young ladys are tough and spit fire, get familiar.
Twista - Bath and Bodyworks (Official Music Video)
Chi-Town don't like nobody. Twista? F*ck that n*gga. But if somebody touch him its on, he's Chi-Town, we love that n*gga.Another new visual from Twista's "Reloaded" hosted by Don Cannon. Twista hits the streets for this one and addresses the violence that has plagued our city. A lot of people talkin' but not a lot of actions. I applaud those that acknowledge the problem and seek change. "Reloaded" drops September 4th, get that!
Mullato Beats - Talkin' (Official Music Video)
Chicago collective, Supreme Regime, consists of 6 members ranging from rappers, producers and photographer/videographers. The team has the potential to be self sufficient, and shows off those talents in this latest visual for their producer's instrumental.
banksthegenius x Antonio Richmond - Remember Me (Prod. Paul Cabbin)
The homie Banks lets go of his second release from his forthcoming solo project, "Rico Suave". In addition to playing a number of shows, filming videos and prepping his new album, Banks still makes time to make new music with his group, The InteLLects. Banks, thekidDIRTY and Jon Lewchenko will be releasing their debut EP "ALL GOLD" soon as well. Great track, keep grindin' Banks, we see you.
Remember Me feat. Antonio Richmond (Prod By: Paul Cabbin) by banksthegenius
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Lil Reese: Pitchfork Selector Interview
Still not the best as far as interviewing skills, but better than Sosa's. Out of all GBE hype, I really think that Lil Reese ends up being the long term success. This is just me speaking my own opinion, but I don't see the Chief Keef phenomenon being around for years to come. This trap sound is the flavor of the week, but they are going to have to keep it fresh if they want to stay relevant.
Shawnna - Snapbacks N Tattoos (She-Mix) (Official Music Video)
Directed By Rio
Shawnna shows no mercy going in over the popular Driicky Graham track. I like Shawnna's better, just sayin'.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Ty Farris - Leave Me Alone (Official Music Video)
Directed By Gregory Edwards x Cory Martin
Some out of town noise here. Couldn't pass on this though, the Detroit native crazy with this one over an Illmind beat.
In this new video for the song “Leave Me Alone”, Detroit artist Ty Farris has used these visuals as a platform to expose the conditions of a city suffering from a severe crack epidemic and the unfortunate socio-political problems it endures. The concept of the video, which is directed by Gregory Edwards and Corey Martin as Rose City Cinema, is to contrast the luxurious life of downtown Detroit with the poverty stricken streets of the rest of the city. “Leave Me Alone”, produced by Illmind, is a cut off of Ty Farris’ recent mixtape Champion Hoodies N Hennessy, which has become a highly praised project not only in Detroit, but also in many streets across the nation. He has used this mixtape as a stage to display the state of affairs in Detroit: no glitz, no glam, just the streets, and this video isn’t exempt of that. As it starts off with the words “Deadtroit” and “Proceed or Die” spray-painted on a wall, it’s a very bold visual for a very dire situation the city of Detroit has fallen victim to.
Kidd Russell - Good People Freestyle (Official Music Video)
Last weeks offering in Kidd Russell's new freestyle series.
2nd episode of #thirstythursdays the weekly music releases by kidd russell. This week we drink coronas while remixing the epic "good people" by jack johnson.
Twista - I Ain't Wired Right (Official Music Video)
The first single from Twista's upcoming tape with Don Cannon gets the video treatment. The still image says it all, mark September 4th in your calendars, this tape is going to be a problem.
Sir Michael Rocks: Summertime Chi (Episode 2)
Go behind the scenes for the summer of Mikey Rocks. "Lap of Lux" is out now! In this episode, Sir Michael Rocks performs alongside Three 6 Mafia at their show at the Metro earlier this summer. Best show i've been to in a long while, Three 6 Mafia was bananas.
Blanco Caine x Maserati Deeder - V12 Muzik (Mixtape)
These two Chi emcees have caught my attention quickly with both their solo and collaborative singles. The buzz around "V12 Muzik" has been pretty big, so I thought I should probably start sharing. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download and let me know what you think.
Flosstradamus - Underground
Chi DJ Duo has been working this summer! Lots of new mixes and dope originals. Floss performed at West Fest earlier this summer and they were allegedly banned from playing anymore festivals for fear of causing a riot. First of all, if your music can start riots, good for you, that's f*cking awesome. Was bummed they weren't on the Mad Decent lineup, but in retrospect that didn't really matter because the Mad Decent Block Party was shut down anyway because of a riot essentially. Irony at its best. Hit the jump to see what went down.
UNDERGR☢UND ANTHEM by Flosstradamus
Chip Tha Ripper: VLAD TV Interview
Video By VLAD TV
King Chip, formally known as Chip Tha Ripper, talks his relationship with fellow Clevelanite Kid Cudi.
Friday, August 24, 2012
ACE B8gie x Giftz - Ain't About The Money (Official Music Video)
Directed By Cholly of High Vision Films
ACE B8gie and fellow FOC member Giftz film a video for "Ain't All About Money" from ACE's "Survival of the FOCused".
Pusha T x Nas @ House of Blues, Chicago
Video By David Cash
Some great footage from Heineken's event in the Chi with Pusha T and Nas recently. Catch Pusha perform his extended verse from "I Don't Like", and Nas performs some "Life is Good" cuts.
Sir Michael Rocks x Tris J - GED (Official Music Video)
Directed By David Muniz
Mikey Rocks lets loose another visual from "Lap of Lux" since the album trended on Twitter the other day. One of Mikey's best projects to date, get that if you haven't.
Trinity x Griffen - Chicago Summer (Official Music Video)
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Catch "Chicago Summer" on Trinity's latest, "The City is Ours".
This song is one that I wrote venting about the high murder rate in my city. Myself and Griffen wrote it from our real life point of views. I worked with APJ Films to create a visual that would spark convo about the violence in the city. I wanted to create Time Magazine like images of the everyday people in my neighbor holding the Chicago flag to represent the divergence between the people and the police.
Ace Hood - Body Bag Vol. 2 (Mixtape)
Big fan of Ace Hood and his mixtapes always have a lot of quality bangers. Hit the jump to check out the details and download. Ace enlists features from Bun B, Juicy J, Kirko Bangz and more.
Savier - My Queen, My World (Prod. Jezus Million)
To follow up Elishua's "For What Is Next" Freebie, Savier drops his "My Queen, My World". Don't be fooled tho, this is no love song. Savier lays it all out on the table, Lies , lust , and mistrust, whipped up together in a very comedic way.Savier - My Queen, My World (Not My Beats) (Freebie #2) (Prod by. J£ZUS MILLION) by TheBeatOffChicago
Jugrnaut: Slaughterhouse Tee
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Peace Y’all! We got together with Slaughterhouse, Shady Records, and Interscope for this SUPER LIMITED T-Shirt. You cannot buy this tee! But You can WIN it! Here’s how: Starting now, if you are a Slaughterhouse fan and if you rock with yours truly, Jugrnaut. Just tweet, instagram, twitpic the in-store Listening event this Saturday, Also let people know that the Slaugherhouse album “Welcome to our House” is in-stores on Tuesday, August 28th. Spread the word. use the hashtag #SLAUGHTERNAUT. The most active and illest instagrams or twitpics. Wins a Shirt! The only way for us to keep track of your entry is if you use the #SLAUGHTERNAUT hashtag. SO BE SURE TO INCLUDE THAT IN EVERY TWEET OR INSTAGRAM. *You must be at the event to claim your T-Shirt if you win. S/O midcmedia.
Chandler London - Daisies (Prod. Smoko Ono x Alex Papi Beatz)
#LOD's Chandler London drops a new single just because. Love the artwork! #SlurpCult. This is just a loose single for now, but Chandler is working and we like that. Be sure to come check him out live at Tonic Room next wednesday, doors open at 8pm.
Daisies (Prod. By Papi Beatz x Smoko Ono) by Chandler London
Kane One: Time Lapse Art
Street art is one of my favorite parts about walking down a street you normally do not travel. So many treasures to be found all over the Chi and Kane One is responsible for several. Check out the cool time lapse video to see how his latest creation came to be.
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Leaders 1354: Fall 2012 Lookbook
Chicago streetwear vets Leaders 1354 release some of their new fall gear. Hit www.leaders1354.com to cop some tees, raglans, crews and hoodies so you're ready for whatever this weather has to offer. Hit the jump for the rest of the lookbook.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Add-2 - Bring Em Out (Official Music Video)
Directed By Cam Be
What would you do if you won $50 Million Dollars playing the lottery? Follow what happens to Add-2 as his life changes in a day. "Bring Em Out" is a short film/music video directed by Cam Be who also directed Add-2's video "Cotton Fields". Download Add-2's latest project "Save.Our.Souls"
Martin $ky - Three to Get Ready (Prod. Martin $ky)
Another week and again something new from Martin $ky. It's been a hot summer for this kid.
Three To Get Ready[Prod. by Martin $ky] by ImMartinSky
BONUS: Martin $ky - DOOM JOINTS (Prod. Na$im Williams)
Chin Chilla Meek - Saturday (Music Video) + Studio Session
Chin Chilla Meek has a new web series that I slept on for a couple weeks. Get familiar with one of the hottest female emcees doing it right now. Up top is a visual for "Saturday" off her latest release "It Feels Good To Be Great", and after the jump is a short in studio doc.
TwoLetterz - The Wake (Prod. Freddie Joachim) *GoILL Premiere*
TwoLetterz dropped off a short, but ILL interlude from his upcoming tape "Chasing Dead People Vol. 3". This isn't the last of the leaks, as the homie released some artwork earlier today for a track called "Ain't No Way". This cut is very jazzy and has a spoken word type delivery, I dig it. Can't wait for this project to drop.
The Wake [Interlude] feat. Victoria (prod. Freddie Joachim) by TwoLetterz
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Esohel x Nitty Scott - Paid Dues (Prod. Ricky Dubs)
"Paid Dues", the lead single for Esohel & Ricky Dub's forthcoming project 'On Purpose With A Purpose', features Brooklyn's female spitter Nitty Scott, whom alongside Esohel trade bars schooling rappers on the notion that paying dues is not about money, but more about the grind and work ethic which both artist hold to be most valuable.Esohel- Paid Dues featuring Nitty Scott, MC (Produced by RIcky Dubs) by EsohelMusic
Elishua - For What Is Next (Prod. Clams Casino)
Elishua of Chicago duo Animuse let loose a free verse over a Clams Casino beat today,
UPDATE:
Elishua (of Animuse) is first to release from the upcoming Freebie Tape "No Muufucka These Are Not My Beats" We all have plans we would like to see play out. But stepping out of the norm into your own light can get you awkward looks at times. This track suggests that you brush it off and keep living for what is next.Elishua - For What Is Next (Not My Beats) (Freebie #1) (Prod by. Clams Casino) by TheBeatOffChicago
Rashid Hadee x Shemaiah Roberts - Rashid Hadee Meets Shemaiah Roberts (EP)
Chicago rapper/producer sticks to rhyming on this new project alongside a relatively unknown young North Carolina producer. Hit the jump for their five track offering. For the record, I love the year of the 5 track EP. Staying consistent by working with one producer over the course of an entire project generally allows the tracks to flow nicely in one comprehensive work.
A$AP Ferg - Work (Official Music Video)
Directed By A$AP Ferg x Shomi Patwary x Thuan Tran
A$AP Mob compilation, "LORD$ NEVER WORRY" drops August 28th.
Fat Trel x Chief Keef - F*ck Da Feds (Prod. Lex Luger)
Not the first time these two have worked together, I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped a full project together. Complete speculation on my part, but I could mess with that. DC to Drillinois.
FAT TREL FT CHIEF KEEF F*CK THE FEDS PROD BY LEX LUGER by FAT TREL
Lil Wayne - No Lie Freestyle
Wayne rambles like some kinda Joker when announcing "Dedication 4" will be delayed, but check out the first offering over 2 Chainz and Drake's "No Lie". Hit the jump for the tape's cover art.
Pavy x Sir Michael Rocks - Heroin (Official Music Video)
Directed By Thomas Price
The Mikey Rocks assisted single will be featured on "Theory of Defiance" coming September 17th.
Guy Sebastian x Lupe Fiasco - Battle Scars (Official Music Video)
The Australian chart topper will make it U.S. debut on Lu's "Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album". Available September 25th.
Donnis x IAMSU x Jay Ant - Absolutely
Donnis surfaces yet again with the latest from his upcoming project with Fools Gold. The "Break Hundreds and Hearts" EP will impact August 28th! Hit the jump for the tracklist until then.
Donnis - Absolutely feat IAMSU & Jay Ant by foolsgoldrecs
The Kid Daytona - Summer Games (Mixtape)
Check out The Kid Daytona's latest offering featuring production from Chuck Inglish, Thelonious Martin, Nez & Rio and more. Hit the jump for the full details and download.
Bronx phenom The Kid Daytona has come together with The DJBooth to release his highly-anticipated new project, Summer Games: The Kid With The Golden Pen.The mixtape sees Daytona showcasing his lyrical prowess, along with his penchant for world travel, over the course of 14 brand new cuts (plus two bonus tracks).
The Hood Internet x BBU x Annie Hart - Won't F*ck Us Over (Official Music Video)
Directed By Dan Huiting x Jacy Catlin
Really strange video, but I f*cking love this song. Look for "Decon" coming October 2nd.
Gzus Piece x Sulaiman - All Season (Prod. Matthew James)
A new Treated Crew collaboration in the works. Get familiar with these often slept on Chi-Town beasts!
Sulaiman & Gzus Piece - All Season by suliforshort
Julian Malone - #OG (Official Music Video)
Directed By Julian Malone
So many prospective success stories being written in Chicago right now. The 2008igities' Julian Malone is one of several artists I'm keeping a a close eye on. With so many new local emcees popping up, it may be hard to stand out, but Julian is doing just that.
Gaggie x King Louie - Talkin Bout
Gaggie's "Dank Sinatra" hosted by DJ Nehpets coming soon.
Gaggie feat. King Louie - Talkin Bout by chitowngaggie
Broadway - IJS (Official Music Video)
Directed By Cholly of High Vision Films
Broadway debuts the first single from the forthcoming "Nobody Safe".
St. Millie: "No Religion But Up" Listening Party @ Jugrnaut
Video By MP Films
Cool recap from St. Millie's listening party at Jugrnaut recently. The Chicago artist premiered his upcoming project, "No Religion But Up", to a number of fans that gathered at the local streetwear boutique. If you are old and don't have the internet (you're probably not reading this anyway), the streetwear scene in Chicago is one of the best spots to learn about up and coming talent from the area. Every time I swing into Jugrnaut, i'm always picking up whatever free tapes they have to offer. I'm one of those old heads that appreciates the physical copy. I wasn't in attendance at this event, but the tracks in the video sound great and I look forward to the project's September 10th release.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Legit x Eli - Treaty Of Versailles (Prod. Purge x Audit)
Legit's last offering from his #NewShitSaturdays series.
Giftz - Menace (Official Music Video)
Directed By Cholly of High Vision Films
Quickly becoming one of my local favorites. Check Giftz' latest, "Lake Effect 1.5" now!
Mic Terror x Gzus Piece - Hell Yeah! (Prod. Doc Da Mindbenda)
Another #MondaysAreTerrible offering over another Doc Da Mindabenda beat. Yea, we mess with this shit right here! Mic and Doc's "Sexo Y Violencia" is coming soon, but no word if what we have heard so far will be featured on that project.
Rello - Superstar (Prod. Hajj)
Rello liberates the first single from his "Creative Minds N Goals 2", coming September 11th. The Hajj produced cut will receive the video treatment, so be on the lookout for that soon. Catch Rello at Tonic Room August 29th alongside Auggie The 9th, Chandler London, and Grade Aplus. Hope we get to hear some new tracks!
Kami de Chukwu - LIGHT (Mixtape)
It's a Save Money kind of day. Kami is no stranger to this blog, but we finally get his debut project with features from the crew including Chance the Rapper, Caleb James, Joey Purp and more. Hit the jump for the 15 track project, plus a couple bonus tracks.
Preston San - Community Service (Prod. Mojek) (Official Music Video)
Directed By [LL]
Here's Preston San's latest visual from his collaboration with producer and fellow Save Money member, Mojek. If you missed "Community Service", I suggest getting on that.
TwoLetterz: Best of the 'Go (Exclusive Interview)
Many may have never heard the name TwoLetterz, but in the last month the young Chicago emcee has performed his first show and released a hot single featuring one of the city's most notable lyricists. At 20 years old, Donnell Fields aka TwoLetterz has taken his craft seriously and people have recognized his effort nationally.
I was introduced to Donnell only months ago when he submitted some leaks from his "Harolds Chikken" EP. I noticed he was a Chicago artist and I try to support my city's local music culture, so I listened, I liked it and wanted to hear more. Donnell's flow is something that goes against the grain when compared to the Trap sound that has put Chicago on the map as 2012's hip-hop hot spot. Following in the footsteps of lyrical locals like Kayne, Lupe, Common and Add-2, when Twoletterz records a track, he always has a message to deliver.
I kept in touch with TwoLetterz and would often get texts letting me know what he's working on, or thinking about putting together. I enjoyed seeing his creative process unfold, and was quick to ask him to perform at GoILL.net's very first event at Tonic Room in Lincoln Park last month. TwoLetterz took the stage like he had been performing in front of people for years. He interacted with the crowd well and definitely got people's attention with his acapella abilities.
With his new album on the way soon, I wanted to hear what this "up and coming" emcee was all about and why I'm just hearing his music now. Last week I had a chance to talk with Twoletterz about everything from his origin story to his new album. Hit the Jump for the full interview and keep your eyes peeled for "Chasing Dead People Vol. 3".
Thursday, August 16, 2012
G.o.D. Jewels - The Looking Glass (EP)
Looking for the audio from G.o.D. Jewels recent video series?! Look no more, the Chicago emcee has dropped the 4 track EP presented by The Ambulance Factory. Hit the jump for the details and download.
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