Michael Christmas follows up with his second single titled Ball, produced by Thelonious Martin & Aniko Thomas, off his upcoming album Role Model. The album will be released with his new label home Fool’s Gold. This project is the first full length release from Christmas since the rapper’s 2016’s Baggy Eyes EP release. The Boston native drops Ball right […]
Ruby Hornet Weekly Playlist Volume 1
We want to highlight the best songs of the week since good music deserves a spotlight, so we compiled our favorite Soundcloud gems into one place, get in tune. 1. Ravyn Lenae – Computer Luv Feat. Steve Lacy [iframe id=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/396977427&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true”] Arguably the most talented vocalist in Chicago, this EP is purer than uncut Bolivian coke, […]
[Video] The Save Money Christmas Cypher + New Songs
Few collectives in music had a bigger rise in overall reputation than Chicago’s Save Money team. In honor of a 2013 that saw projects from Vic and Chance, as well as Brian Fresco’s Mafioso, a Save Money compilation and a steady slew of singles that increasingly unique. In honor of all this and Christmas, some […]
Arjaye Jeter: “Ice Cream Bike Pedals”
Chicago artist Arjaye Jeter must rarely, if ever, leave the recording booth as it seems he has new music every week or few days. Today, we have the latest single, “Ice Cream Bike Pedals” has him rapping over MF Doom and RZA. Keep an eye out for Jeter’s upcoming mixtape, Chillin’ Til The 15th. due […]
$aint Ro$$: "$aint $peaks" (prod. Thelonious Martin)
$ain’t Ro$$ & Thelonious Martin have been homies for a long-time and their chemistry outside the studio has smoothly translated into great music whenever they get together to work. I first got a hold of their collaborative efforts with the excellent EP The Adventures of Dap Gho$t & Beard Guy Vol. 0, which boasted tracks […]
Thelonious Martin: “Wake Up”
Thelonious Martin brings us a new instrumental to jam to on this lazy-Sunday and he makes you truly “Wake Up” with another classic sample flip that we’ve come to expect from the young producer. Not sure if this will end up in any project, but I’m just glad we got some new smoothness to end […]
ShowYouSuck: “Flip Phone” (prod. by Thelonious Martin)
Remember when flip phones weren’t just burners or trap phones, but the peak of cellular technology? Times have definitely changed, but producer extraordinaire Thelonious Martin keeps it retro with ShowYouSuck’s latest, “Flip Phone.” Previewed live at a few shows, the One Man Pizza Party 4: Slice After Death track tells the story of a special lady […]
[Video] Joey Purp: “I Don’t Care”
I met Joey this year at SXSW down in Austin, TX. Joey’s personal style is definitely something that stands out at a quick glance. Ever since then, I’ve been keeping up with any new music he puts out. He’s been putting in work as one of the SaveMoney members who continuously drops good music. Joey […]