The Larva Ink – Make A Wish
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The homies Larva Ink have their full length debut dropping this summer. Here we have the lead single from the project and I’m definitely loving the direction these two are going with this. The Denver based duo is made up of producer Johnny Lewis and vocalist Lizzo.
Check em out at Larvaink.com.
whysowhite – Exhale (Mini-Documentary)
The good folks over at Nocturnal Media and SBG Movement put together this fantastic mini-documentary about the good fellas of whysowhite. The Chicago hip-hop funk band is currently in the studio recording their debut album.
The 7-piece movement has won UIC and Northwestern’s Battle of the Bands in the last few months. They also co-headlined Radio DePaul’s Hip-Hop showcase back in March.
whysowhite will be opening up for Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious) on May 12th at Ace Bar. Details at CrowdNoize.
a Nocturnal Media production
Directed by: Roland Smith
Shot by: Roland Smith & Ray Whitehouse
Interview by: SBG Movement (Pat Corcoran & Eric Montanez)Thanks to: Ace Bar
Mac Miller – Talk About
My official doppelganger drops a smooth new joint for the people. Thumbs up!
Footage of Mac Miller in the studio with Bun B after the jump.
Grieves – Bloody Poetry (Prod. by Budo)
Grieves – Bloody Poetry (Prod. by Budo)
Seattle emcee Grieves signed to Rhymesayers this past year. Here we have new joint off his label debut. Production from Budo.
Together/Apart drops June 21st.
Mod Sun – Australia New Zealand (Video)
Minnesota’s favorite hip-hop hippie drops some visuals off his Health, Welath, Success & Happiness project.
Check out Mod Sun alongside The Tribe & Big Cats! on May 21st at Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Details!
Royce Da 5’9″ & Eminem – Fast Lane
Royce Da 5’9″ & Eminem – Fast Lane
Royce and Em are putting out a project together called Bad Meets Evil. Look for the EP to drop June 14th.
I definitely rock with this…and I’m not even an Eminem fan.
Spotted at illRoots.
Nardwuar vs. Lil Wayne (Video)
The legendary Nardwuar interviews Weezy F Baby. Greatest interviewer of all time.
Dave Coresh – Fire (Video)
Man, Dave Coresh rhymes pack a mean punch! Here we have the visuals for the lead single off Dave’s upcoming project The Reach, dropping May 5th. Definitely looking forward to that!
If you missed the track, download it here.
Shot by Jon Jon Augustavo.
Mic Terror – Sexiest Man Alive (Prod. by Million $ Mano)
Mic Terror – Sexiest Man Alive (Prod. by Million $ Mano)
This song is bonkers! If you haven’t check out Mic Terror yet, here is a great introduction. The Chicago emcee has a bunch of crazy projects up his sleeve. Recorded just last week, here is a new one with production from Kanye homie Million $ Mano.
Spotted at Fake Shore Drive. Cop some T-shirts over there too!
Chuck L.I. – Level Up (Prod by Tapez)
Chuck L.I. – Level Up (Prod by Tapez)
I had the chance to hear this banger a few months ago. Glad it’s seeing the light of day. Here Chuck takes us through those various levels of intoxication. Production from Tapez.
Took what I wrote over at Fake Shore Drive.
Rockie Fresh – Life On The Otherside: Episode 3 (Video)
Episode 3 of Rockie’s “Life On The Otherside” series takes us out on the “The Otherside Tour.” Rockie hits Ann Aarbor and Madison with Twista, comes home for two shows with Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy) and in the end greets a swarm of fans in Bloomington, IN. The momentum doesn’t stop when it comes to this kid! Rockie absolutely snaps a freestyle at the 2:50 mark too.
Check it RockieFresh.com.
Pusha T – Can I Live (Video)
Pusha T drops some visuals off his killer Fear of God EP.
Fear Of God 2: Let Us Pray coming soon.
Directed by Mike Carson and Mike Waxx of illRoots.
I.B.E. – The Pad ft. MaLLy & K.Raydio
I.B.E. – The Pad ft. MaLLy & K.Raydio
I.B.E. looks to be putting together quite the mixtape. Here he recruits fellow Minneapolis emcee Mally and songstress K.Raydio.
That Tape drops May 2oth. Details of the release party (also May 20th) up top.
Ludacris – Furiously Dangerous ft. Slaughterhouse & Claret Jai
Ludacris – Furiously Dangerous ft. Slaughterhouse & Claret Jai
An interesting combination doesn’t always producer interesting results. Word is this one can be found on the Fast Five Soundtrack. I do like the idea of Luda and some of these guys on the same track though.
Can we get a new album from Ludaris?
Sir Michael Rocks – Over & Over ft. Phil Ade (Video)
Man, I’ve been with rocking with everything Mikey Rocks puts out lately. Here he recruits DC native Phil Ade for this joint off Mikey’s latest effort, The Rocks Report.
Directed by 1st Impressions Studio.
Shouts to Fake Shore Drive.
DK – Can You Hear Me Now?
This is the lead single off DK’s upcoming project Shy State of Mind, dropping early this summer. Wrapping up his sophomore year, DK has built a solid movement over at DePaul. This specific joint got a spin from Timbuck2 over at WGCI this past weekend.
I’ve known this kid for a year or so now. He puts in high quality work and never stops hustling. I love seeing artists grow. Not to mention he can hold his own on stage, something many upcoming rappers really can’t do these days.
Production from Anno Domini Beats. DK will be performing at DePaul’s Battle of The Bands at Lincoln Hall this Sunday, May 1st.
Shouts to Fake Shore Drive.
Tech N9ne – I Love Music ft. Kendrick Lamar & Oobergeek
Tech N9ne – I Love Music ft. Kendrick Lamar & Oobergeek
I haven’t entered into the world of Tech N9ne until I read an article about his movement in XXL Magazine this past summer. This dude is the real deal. I’ve been digging into his discography ever since. This one is from Tech N9ne’s upcoming, All 6′s And 7′s, due out June 7th. I’m with that Kendrick Lamar guest feature too.
Spotted at 2dopeboyz.
Soulcrate Music – Believe It ft. Prof
Soulcrate Music – Believe It ft. Prof
Soulcrate Music (out of South Dakota) recruit Minneapolis emcee Prof for the first single off their upcoming EP entitled The Kick Rocks Collection set to drop May 23rd.
Even better…Soulcrate and Prof are heading out on tour after they play Rhymesayers Soundset Festival on May 28th. Check out the dates above! I’ll be at that Chicago at Reggies on June 7th!
Face Candy – Fifteen
Waste Age Teen drops May 25th via Rhymesayers Entertainement.
Rhymesayers have announced Waste Age Teen Land, the second album from Twin Cities quartet Face Candy slated for a May 25th release. The album features the talents of dual vocalists Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen and Kristoff Krane freestyling over the improvisations of bassist Casey O’Brien and drummer JT Bates. Waste Age marks the final record Eyedea was able to completely finish before his tragic passing in October of 2010 and shows his growth as an artist and musician, with influences spanning jazz, hip-hop, and ambient music.
Spotted at Midwest Broadcast.
Greg Grease – The Giving Tree (Mixtape)
Greg Grease – The Giving Tree (Mixtape)
Ah yeah! I was waiting for this one. A brand new mixtape from Minneapolis emcee Greg Grease. Greg dropped a handful of promo joints and videos. Now we have the full 16-piece project with production from Mike Frey, Noam The Drummer and Greg himself.
Definitely check this one out. Words from Greg about the project can be found below. Dope!
The Giving Tree is something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Growing up that was one of my favorite books for several different reasons, so when I began making this project I thought I’d channel that feeling I had when I was a young kid running amuck in the southside. Throughout the past year I’ve had crazy fun waggin out making this tape with my friends and family. I’d like to share my journey through that through several different forms. The Giving Tree is 16 tracks of audio reflections as well as several pictures of my year. I hope you enjoy The Giving Tree and much as I enjoyed creating it and share it with your friends family ect.
M.anifest – Suffer [Prod. by Budo] (Video)
A beautiful new song from the Twin Cities own M.anifest. This will be featured on M.anifest’s September release Coming to America: Immigrant Chronicles. Production from Budo. This sample is crazy!
Get “Suffer” on iTunes: http://bit.ly/sufferitunes.
Off upcoming September 2011 Album: “Coming to America: Immigrant Chronicles.”
Video Directed and Filmed by Justin Schell (We Rock Long Distance).
Final video Produced in Collaboration with Six Ton Productions. www.manifestmc.com
Big Hud – Summertime Ish ft. CyHi Da Prynce & Curren$y (Remix)
Big Hud – Summertime Ish ft. CyHi Da Prynce & Curren$y (Remix)
I know nothing about Big Hud but I can’t resist posting this remix with CyHi and Curren$y. This really is that summer time ish!
Damn…I need a CyHi album ASAP! Dude rips verses.
Spotted at NahRight.
L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Handlin’ My Bizness ft. Gucci Mane (Video)
So more L.E.P. for your thirsty Thursday. L.E.P. literally made a movie with this one. This will appear on L.E.P.’s upcoming album Now or Neva.
Directed by Da Visionaryz & Brandon “N2ition” Riley. Chicago!
Catch it over at Fake Shore Drive.
KC x L.E.P. Bogus Boys – No Competition
KC x L.E.P. Bogus Boys – No Competition
This beat is sooooo ill. I’m not too familiar with Chicago’s KC, but he rips it. Collaborating with fellow Chicagoan’s L.E.P. Bogus Boys takes this track to the next level. Off KC’s new project, The Chicago Code. Produced by Hollywood J.
Please play at a high volume.
Spotted at Fake Shore Drive.
