Roman Flowrs continues to leave an impact on the Chicago hip-hop scene. His new track, Super Nintendo, is a prime example of going in for the kill. Via FakeShoreDrive.
Soulection – Thank You Compilation.
Soulection reached 50,000 followers on their SoundCloud so they dropped a compilation tape including their biggest artists. Tracks by musicians like Ta-ku, Mr. Carmack, ESTA, and Jeftuz. Thank You. Via Potholesinmyblog.
Jarred A.G. ft YC The Cynic – False Gods.
Jarred A.G. has been killing it recently, dropping track after track of lyrical heat. The Chicago rapper enlisted Bronx native YC The Cynic for some verbal competition. Which verse is better? Discuss. Produced by Jarred‘s younger brother Smoko Ono, one of only a few producers in the Windy City worthy of his continual buzz. Be […]
Chuk Le Garcon – Echolocation Album.
This lovely human was on The Lily Mercer Show a few weeks back! Having just released a track as 1/3 of Marauders, alongside Fresh Daily and Scienze. Crediting the bat as this project’s spirit animal, Chuk Le Garcon releases this statement to explain the project: Echolocation is used primarily by the nocturnal animal, the bat, […]
Young Lungs – Chesapeake.
Young Lungs continues to impress. Only 15 years old, the Canadian spitter finds a way to rhyme in between school and soccer practice. You will be hearing his name more and more. Peep the impressive lyricism for someone making great use of his teenage time. Produced by Big Lo$. Via AshleyOutrageous.
Blended Babies ft Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish – See the World.
Production duo Blended Babies are constantly putting in work. With the launch of their label, Blended Babies Music Group, they dropped a guitar-drive groover, reminding fools once again that Asher Roth is more talented than what you give him credit for. Shout-out to Chuck Inglish. “This is magic, hocus pocus.” Via RubyHornet.
Giftz ft Lucki Eck$ & Tree – Fuck Em All [Remix].
Three of Chicago’s finest rappers go in on Giftz‘s remix for Fuck Em All, which originally featured Rockie Fresh. This is a really great remix, especially considering the different styles and age groups of all three rappers, all of who came out with some of the best projects of 2013. Track produced by C-Sick. Via […]
Lee Bannon – Joey Bada$$/Pro Era Instrumentals.
Producer Lee Bannon has recently signed a record deal with electronic music label Ninja Tune, although that’s not the only thing he’s renowned for. Between 2011 and 2013, Bannon produced a number of instrumentals for Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew. They have all been made available through Lee Bannon’s bandcamp page, with Hilary […]
Jean Deaux – Grape Soda.
Vic Mensa dropped Orange Soda. Now, Chicago soul mistress Jean Deaux has dropped Grape Soda. Pick your poison. Produced by Tim Suby. Via illroots.
100s ft Da$h, Joey Fatts, & A$ton Mathews – Keep A Bitch Broke.
Posse cut by some of the finest up-and-comers. 100s is the man. Peep the track. Peep the perm. Production courtesy of the dope Joe Wax. Check them out when they swing through your hood. Via HypeTrak.
Mic Strange – Zombieland 2 Mixtape.
Alabama rapper Mic Strange dropped Zombieland 2 on Halloween. It’s exactly what you need when you can’t handle the weak dialogue of The Walking Dead. After all, this mixtape has plenty of hilarious skits and interludes. Throw this on and put that show on mute, some solid southern rap soundtracking zombie violence. With features from […]
MeLo-X – GOD: Pièce de Résistance Album.
After much anticipation, MeLo-X‘s debut album, GOD: Pièce de Résistance is here! There are some amazing songs on here, including The Ride, and reworked versions of former classics, such as Handle It. Buy GOD: Pièce de Résistance here. MeLo-X was a guest on my show a few weeks ago, watch the Rinse TV interview here […]
Jabee & Thelonious Martin – Deliver Us From Evil EP.
After teasing with Penny For Your Thought, Jabee and Thelonious Martin release their EP, Deliver Us From Evil. Via 2DopeBoyz.
MellowHigh – MellowHigh.
Hodgy Beats, Left Brain and Domo Genesis are back as Mellowhigh with their new, self titled album. The project was released on Halloween but you can pick it up on iTunes here.
Denmark Vessey – Don’t Drink The Kool Aid Mixtape.
Via Potholes In My Blog.
Thelonious Martin + Evan Holt – The Temptations Album.
Via Soul Culture.
DillanPonders – P$$Y (prod DropxLife).
DillanPonders is back with yet another track, this time enlisting XO/Weeknd affiliate producer DropxLife. The track, P$$Y, is actually what you would expect from a Ponders track named P$$Y. Stay awake for 11.13.13 when Ponders drops his Numb EP. Via TheSource.
ItsNate – So Slocal Mixtape.
HYPETRAK today premiered So Slocal, the new mixtape from London rapper ItsNate. The mixtape itself is a look into the life of the rapper living in England’s capital, featuring interesting production from the likes of Klimeks, JD Reid, and Budgie. Look out for my interview with ItsNate on this week’s Lily Mercer Show! Check out […]
Squadda B – I Smoke Because I Dont Care About Death 2 Album.
I Smoke Because I Dont Care About Death 2 by Green Ova Undergrounds Get I Smoke Because I Dont Care About Death 2 here. Via The Fader.
A$AP Ant & DJ Nick – The Big Pay Back Mixtape.
The Big Pay Back, courtesy of Ant and Nick, featuring a whole host of talent from Baltimore, Philly, New York and beyond, including my girl Chynna, who is amazing. Download here. Via Illroots.