[Video] Natureal: "MY ZONE"
To standout in Chicago's current buzzing scene, you truly need to have a unique sound and style that will differentiate you from all these other talented up-and-comers. Natureal --made up of Jay Barz, Ignit Beatz, and Filthy Rich--is able to accomplish this through their infusion of genres and D.I.Y. approach to their product. "MY ZONE" is a fitting introduction to the trio for our readers as they each spit a cold verse with a distinct vibe and synergy that sets them apart from everyone else.
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib: "City" (feat. Karriem Riggins)
Freddie Gibbs' work ethic is unquestionable. He recently dropped the hardest street-album this year in ESGN and now he's back with another single from his upcoming collaborative project with the legendary Madlib. "City" features Karriem Riggins and will be released as part of Adult Swim’s Summer Singles series.
Piñata will feature aekwon, Mac Miller, Danny Brown, Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Casey Veggies and more!
[Free Album] MPulse: "Sofa Gun: The Sequel"
Mpulseis back better than ever with the official follow up to his Sofa Gun mixtape, Sofa Gun: The Sequel. Over more than a year's work, the Chi Town emcee reinvented his sound and strived to write down his illest lines to date, the result? A more confident artist is heard through the speakers with witty lines and well thought out concepts over clean and original instrumentals provided by Keef Boyd.
[RH Video Premiere] Netherfriends: "Summer Sex" (feat. Auggie the 9th)
This week has been a hot one all across the country. It's hard not to step outside without becoming a moist mess. All of that sweat and dirt isn't a good look. But hey, why fight the weather when you can throw some sexual shenanigans into the mix? The aptly titled "Summer Sex" by recent music sensation and Pitchfork alumni Netherfriends and rap game superstar Auggie the 9th was featured on the former's hip hop album, New CHI-t.
The two teamed up with video vet (and LOD brother) FragD films to deliver a music video that definitely won't help with the heat. Glimpses of tantalizing, soft-focused lady silhouettes are contrasted by side profiles of Auggie and Netherfriends as they vocalize their support for some summer sex. This is one of FragD films' best videos to date.
The video drops just in time for Pitchfork goers to prepare for the weekend and sweaty couples to get even sweatier. Don't fight the heat; just give into the most carnal of desires and let Auggie the 9th's and Netherfriends' smooth melodies and deep baritones be your soundtrack for the moment...s.
http://youtu.be/MAEDtw0dA14
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 that became not-so-special after she moved to New York.
Also announced with the "Flip Phone" drop is the news that ShowYouSuck's next album will be through our friends at Closed Sessions. Congratulations to both ShowYouSuck and Closed Sessions for the news! Don't forget that One Man Pizza Party 4: Slice After Death will be coming out on July 23rd (next week!) through Mishka. Don't forget to vote ShowYouSuck to play this summer's North Coast Music Festival.
(P.S. We don't think you're weaker than Dylan, Show... even if he is the greatest rapper of all time.)
[via Closed Sessions]
[Video] Chance The Rapper Covers Dazed and Confused
Chance The Rapper racks up another accomplishment in a highlight year for him as he can now be seen in the cover of Dazed and Confused's latest issue, which main feature is focused on the year 1993 and a bunch of promising artists that were born on that year including Chano, Dominic Lord, Emily Schuna and more! Check out their quick video on Chance below and read the full piece here.
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[Video] Vic Mensa: "Hollywood LA"
"I was 16 with a mixtape / now I'm 19 with a mixtape / Trying to be 21 with a million dollars"
When Vic Mensa's "Hollywood LA" dropped a couple of weeks ago, you could almost imagine yourself chilling by the beach or the valley in LA. Now, Vic and director Trevor Kane bring that imagery alive with a high-budget video shot in Sunny CA. INNANETAPE due out soon!
http://youtu.be/zYiLM8Rak04
[Video] ProbCause: "LSD" (feat. Chance the Rapper)
The video for ProbCause's "LSD" has just released. Featuring Chance the Rapper, the Elijah Alvarado-directed visuals depict a cacophony of bright shapes and colors in an attempt to match the trip the drug causes. It's abstract, crazy, absurdist, bright, colorful, and above all, fun. Serious props to Elijah for the CG wizardry in this video. If you haven't already, make sure you pick up ProbCause's The Recipe Vol. 2 that dropped yesterday. Chicago's on the come up!
http://youtu.be/XuG2x76CMEs
[via Complex]