Tony Williams - King Or The Fool [Music Video]

The World Famous Tony Williams's new album King Or The Fool is an R&B album that should definitely get overlooked.  Watch the 3 Little Digs directed visuals for the title track below, which features cameos from GLC, Donnis, Mickey Facts, Sean Falyon and more. King Or The Fool is out now!



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Previously: Tony Williams ft. Kanye West - Another You [Prod. by BINK!]

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic [Music Video]

The Cool Kids are doing their thing on the solo tip, but Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish are still dropping singles from their latest album When Fish Ride Bicycles. The colors and the art in this one is incredible.


Directed by Joey Garfield. Animated by Elliot Lim.

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic Lyrics

Props to FSD

Previously: Buddy ft. Sir Michael Rocks - Agitated [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]

Sir Michael Rocks - Miss Jane ft. Jeremih [Music Video]

Sir Michael Rocks smooths it out for the ladies on the visuals to Premier Politics standout "Miss Jane." Watch below as he and fellow Chi Town native Jeremih step into artwork that's just as vibrant as Jason Seife's Premier Politics cover artwork.


Directed by Ken Koller

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Buddy ft. Sir Michael Rocks - Agitated [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]
• 50 Cent ft. Jeremih - Girls Go Wild

Tony Williams ft. Kanye West - Another You [Prod. by BINK!]

Tony Williams gave us a nice sized appetizer with his mixtape Some Of My Best Rappers Are Friends, but now he's got the main entree, King or The Fool, ready for music lovers to feast upon.  Check out the Bink! produced standout "Another You" featuring Tony's cousin Kanye and hit the jump to stream the singer's brand new album!

Tony Williams ft. Kanye West - Another You [Prod. by BINK!]

Download: Tony Williams ft. Kanye West - Another You

B.J. The Chicago Kid - I Want You Back [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid's new album Pineapple Now-Laters drops tomorrow, and if you're not planning to go get that, you must have never heard his music.  As some proof that this album going to be worth your investment check out the visuals to "I Want You Back," below! 2.14.12!!


Directed by Davy Greenberg

Props to BJ

Previously: B.J. The Chicago Kid - #ImJusSayin [Music Video]

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris [Music Video]

If you were like me and missed the tour, Jay-Z & Kanye West bring you right on stage for one of their 348,398 performances of "Niggas In Paris." These effects have given me a temporary LSD high, so that's a warning to you folks about to go to class. Watch The Throne is in stores now.

Update: I hear the YouTube/Vevo vids are tripping so I'm giving you the option!





Props to VEVO

Previously: Jay-Z Makes History At Carnegie Hall [VIDEO]

Twista - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

"Purple Swag" is a perfect track for Twista freestyle over, and he delivers.  Now that he and Wale have gone over the A$AP Rocky hit, who else will. I can only imagine...

Twista - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Download: Twista - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Twista's Dark Horse is coming soon!

Props to UHTN

Previously: Mike Posner ft. Twista - Hey Lady

Action Bronson - Dear Heather ft. Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart

Photo by Alexander Richter

When Action Bronson was in Chicago, he recorded two tracks for Ruby Hornet's upcoming Closed Sessions, Vol. 2 project.  "Dear Heather" featuring Rockie Fresh and Kids These Days's Macie Stewart is a B-side of the project, and gives you a sneak peek of the great music that's to come from the Closed Sessions.

Watch behind the scenes footage of the recording session below, and hit the jump to stream and download "Dear Heather!"

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Streets Talkin/Johnny Cochran [Music Video]

Uh oh. Looks like Moonie and Count have a snitch in their team.  Watch their double video to the Now Or Neva standouts "Streets Talkin" and "Johnny Cochran" below to find out how the L.E.P. Bogus Boys handle betrayal.  Warning: These gangstas don't use emoticons, so don't cross 'em.



Previously: L.E.P. Bogus Boys - WGCI Big Jam Performance [VIDEO]

B.J. The Chicago Kid - #ImJusSayin (Chicago Winter Version) [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid is so Chicago and if you haven't recognized that by now, check out his newest video to "#ImJusSayin," a track from his upcoming project Pineapple Now-Laters, which drops in exactly one week. This is going to be a great Valentine's Day for music lovers.


Directed by Davy Greenberg

Props to okayplayer

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady

Calez - Kid With Raps [Free Album]

Calez is making his dreams a reality one track at a time, and this Chicago emcee isn't anyone to be taken lightly.  Check out the 2008ighties spitter's new album Kid With Raps below, which is presented exclusively by 2dopeboyz & Ruby Hornet.  DO. NOT. SLEEP. Vibing to this as I type.

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Download: Calez - Kid With Raps (Hulkshare)

Props to MacMedia

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine + Out The Jam

I guess Sir Michael Rocks was feeling generous today because he dropped off a double dose of new music.  Check out the Cardo-produced track "Imagine" below, and hit the jump to hear Mikey Rocks and his partner in rhyme, Chuck Inglish, take on a Monsta Beatz track on "Out The Jam!"

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine [Prod. by Cardo]

Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

With all the controversy with Drake hopefully behind him, Common took to Cosmic Kev's The Come Up Show and dropped some off-the-dome heat to "Streets Is Watching" and "Shot Caller." Hit up the comments with your thoughts on Com Sense's freestyle!

UPDATE: Check out the video footage of Common's freestyle over "Shot Caller!"


Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Common Performs "Sweet" Live On Shade 45 & Shouts Out New Artists [VIDEO]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady [Music Video]

Update 2.23.12: The video's back! Props to Karen Civil for the re-up. Pineapple Now-Laters is out now!



After dropping two incredible tracks from his upcoming album Pineapple Now-Laters, BJ The Chicago Kid hit us with the first visual offering.  BJ doesn't appear in this video, which is more like a short film that conveys how strong love between two people can be.  Watch the Arev Manoukian directed visuals for "Lady Lady" below, and make sure you give iTunes a few love taps this Valentine's Day when Pineapple Now-Laters drops!

Update (1.23.12, 1:58 PM) : The video's been taken down for YouTube. I'll have the re-up as soon as I can. For now, check out the audio!

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady 

Download: BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady



Props to Advent Outpost

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 [New Mixtape]

Driving 88 is finally here! Rockie Fresh teased us with consistent leaks and a dope music video for "How We Do," and now the Chicago MC has the entire DJ Ill Will hosted tape available for our listening pleasures.  Don't sleep on Rockie!

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Previously: Rockie Fresh - How We Do ft. King Louie [Music Video]

Rockie Fresh - How We Do ft. King Louie [Music Video]

With Driving 88 just days away, Rockie Fresh dropped off the visuals to the Lpeezy produced and King Louie featured "How We Do." Check out the Chi Town MC below, and get ready because Driving 88 drops 1.23.12!



Previously: Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 ft. Casey Veggies

Props to The Fader

B.J. The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar [Prod. by Sounwave]

You know how I know that this is going to be a beautiful week? BJ The Chicago Kid has a new song. To make it even better, he linked up with Kendrick Lamar, who have done work on each other's projects for the past few years now.

Pineapple Now-Laters drops Valentine's Day and I can't wait to get cozy with it.  Check out the emotional song "His Pain" below, and let me know if you're just as excited for BJ's new project!

BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

Download: BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

This is why I love music so much.

Props to AO!

Previously:

• BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II
• Infamous Haze ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jerzey Devil & Tools - I'm Ghost

Kidz In The Hall - I Swear ft. Vic Spencer [Music Video]

Naledge is taking a stroll down memory lane with Vic Spencer in this music video to the Kidz In The Hall's introspective standout "I Swear." Watch below as Naledge visits his childhood home and reflects on how far he and Double O have come up over the years.  Occasion is in stores now!



Props to AO!

Previously: Kidz In The Hall - Won't Remember Tonight ft. Marsha Ambrosius & Anton Genius

Common Performs "Sweet" Live & Shouts Out New Artists On Hip-Hop Nation [VIDEO]

Common stopped through SiriusXM's Hip Hop Nation and gave an impressive performance of his The Dreamer/The Believer single "Sweet." Watch below as he spits the controversial track and hit the jump to check out to hear him talk about new artists in Hip Hop!

Common Performs "Celebrate" Live With James Fauntleroy The Roots [VIDEO]

This is the Common I love to see. While I find his Drake beef highly entertaining and hilarious, I just like to see the Chi Town having fun and focusing on his music. Watch below as he links up with Cocaine 80s partner James Fauntleroy (my absolute favorite) and The Roots crew for a performance to The Dreamer/The Believer single "Celebrate!"  Nothing like a live band...



Props to SoulBounce

Previously:

• Got Beef? Common - Stay Schemin (Drake Diss)
• Black Star Performs With The Roots LIVE On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]
• Cocaine 80s - Ghost Lady EP