Walking in to Stitch Gawd’s apartment is the closest thing to walking into a Chicago rap scene museum that I have experienced thus far. Everywhere you look there is art created by, for, or about Chicago Hip Hop. Art on the walls, art on the floor, even the in the bathroom (which is a shrine […]
BBU’s UNKL EPIC Launches New Project with “Fight Back” (prod by Alo)
“mind on vegan, pockets on White Castle, embrace my contradictions cause my truth is who I battle.” For those of you under 25, the name BBU might not ring any bells, but for those that have been following rubyhornet and/or the Chicago Hip Hop scene since 2010, BBU holds a special place. The trio […]
theWHOevers Go All In on New Track “G4B”
I’ve been a champion of theWHOevers sound and style since the early days of the decade. “G4B”, their latest release, sums up everything I love about the duo of JE$$E and Lloyd Dotdot. From the opening snare, this one is a banger. It’s got the nostalgic boom-bap that has become a foundation of theWHOevers’ sound, […]
Listen: KD Young Cocky – “Take A Hit”
The Str8Drop Entertainment team closed out the 4th quarter with a little something to heat up your winter. He’s a Chicago artist that goes by the name KD Young Cocky. He has a new project titled Take A Hit ready for your ears on Soundcloud right now! Take A Hit has features from Chicago’s rising star and […]
[Review] Saba “Bucket List Project”
If you are still catching up on 2016 music, like I am, you definitely need to check out the latest project from Chicago emcee, Saba. The Bucket List Project is a great combination of skill, ambition and the definition of the new Chicago emcee. Saba has a flow all of his own, but utilizes a lot of […]
Goodbye Tomorrow releases new song “Every Day”
Just got my ears on this joint from Goodbye Tomorrow. This one is called “Every Day”. I genuinely messed with this joint off the first listen, so it’s only right I share it with y’all. According to RollingStone.com and Spin Magazine “Goodbye Tomorrow” is known for their “enigmatic” and mysterious identity, but is also described […]
Common Releases His 11th Studio Album, “Black America Again”
Multiple Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award-winning Chicago rapper, actor, social activist, and philanthropist Common releases his 11th studio album, BLACK AMERICA AGAIN, on ARTium/Def Jam Recordings. Coinciding with the new album release, VEVO has premiered a powerful long-form video for the project, produced by Ava DuVernayand directed by Bradford Young, acclaimed director and cinematographer respectively […]
The Boy Illinois releases “Memories” from upcoming project Home Court Advantage
The Boy Illinois might be on tour with Lupe right now, but that’s not stopping his creative process! He just dropped off a new joint called “Memories” and it’s of the same quality you now expect from The Boy Illinois. Memories is laying the groundwork for Illinois forthcoming release “Home Court Advantage”. Bringing a classic lyrical […]