Sir Michael Rocks ft. Rockie Fresh - Can't Hide It

Jet Life meets MMG as Chicago's finest Sir Michael Rocks and Rockie Fresh come together on "Can't Hide It," the latest single from Mikey's forthcoming solo album Lap Of Lux.



Hit the jump to stream Lap Of Lux's first single, "Now You Do."

R. Kelly - Feelin' Single [Music Video]

R. Kelly continues to keep the gears turning for his album Write Me Back as he gets back on the market in the jazzy visuals to "Feelin' Single." Will we be seeing Robert on Broadway soon?



[FADER]

Previously: R. Kelly & Jeremih - Misunderstood

Shawnna - She's Alive [New Mixtape]

Shawnna is back with a vengeance as she provides over 20 tracks on her new mixtape She's Alive. Stream the DJ Pharris project below, which features a combination of original material and freestyles over the latest hits from 2 Chainz, Drake, and more.



Download after the jump!

Rockie Fresh ft. Rick Ross - You A Lie (Remix)

Last week Rockie Fresh and Rick Ross officially announced the Chicago rapper's deal with Maybach Music Group, and now we get the first offering of what the future holds musically for the young emcee as the BAWSE joins him on the remix to Driving 88's "You A Lie."

Rockie Fresh ft. Rick Ross - You A Lie (Remix) [CDQ]


Hit the jump to view the official promo video announcing Rockie Fresh's new deal.

Rockie Fresh Signs To Maybach Music Group

Rockie Fresh has been rumored, along with Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy and others, to be joining the Bawse and the rest of MMG for months now. Though we're still not sure about the West Coast emcees, the Chicago go-getter officially joined the team in the wee hours of the morning.

Congrats to Rockie Fresh and his team for grinding to make it this far. I'm sure things will only elevate from here!

[FSD]

Previously: Rockie Fresh - Into The Future [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco brought the cameras to his hometown of Chicago to bring us the visuals to Food & Liquor 2's lead single "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)." Peep the LEP Bogus Boys cameo at the beginning, and let's hope we're in for a treat when the album drops September 25th.


Directed by Alex Nazari

[KHH]

Previously: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad

Willie Taylor (Of Day 26) - 12 Play

Willie Taylor of Day 26 pays homage to fellow Chi-Town singer and R&B legend R. Kelly with a remake of the 1993 babymaker "12 Play."

"After over 2 million downloads of my first mixtape "Sextape", I wanted to build a bridge from "Sextape" to my new mixtape " The Reintroduction of Willie Taylor" by doing a remake to a song that would definitely get everyone's attention and "12 Play" by R. KELLY, was one of those obvious choices. This song is a R&B classic." - Willie

Previously: Day 26 - Made Love Lately [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad

Lupe Fiasco challenges the harmful musical content that our kids are exposed to on the radio and internet on "Bitch Bad," the second single off of Food & Liquor 2, dropping September 25th.

Purchase: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad (iTunes)

[Rap-Up]

Previously: Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) [Behind The Scenes Pics]

Shawnna - No Lie (She-Mix)

Shawnna tackles on 2 Chainz and Drake's "No Lie" to get you ready for her upcoming mixtape She's Alive dropping July 17th.


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[Sway]

Previously: Shawnna - Talking That Shit

L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Rick Ross - Kush & Leather (Remix)

L.E.P. Bogus Boys join up with the Bawse Rick Ross in the video to the smooth "Kush & Leather" remix. The Chicago duo will drop their Don't Feed Da Killaz, Vol. 4 later this summer.


Directed by Jonah Schwartz

[Miss Info]

Previously:

• L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Showtime
• Rick Ross ft. Meek Mill - So Sophisticated [Music Video]

Kids These Days - Flashing Lights

I've heard of Kids These Days a few years ago, but I'm really just getting hip to their music. In case you were sleeping on the Chicago band just like me, check out their recent cover of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights." The live instrumentation, Vic Mensa's verse and Macie Stewart's vocals certainly give this track new life. Their album Traphouse Rock is coming soon!


Download: Kids These Days - Flashing Lights

[illRoots]

Rashid Hadee - Hadee To The Xtreme [FreEP]

Rashid Hadee introduced us to Hadee To The Xtreme earlier this month with "Skywriter," and now the collaborative EP with fellow Chi-Town producer Xtreme is available for free download. Stream and download the five-track project below, which is presented by Honest Management and GoWhereHipHop.com.

Rashid Hadee - Skywriter ft. JV (Prod. by Xtreme)

Chicago emcee Rashid Hadee has joined forces with fellow Chi-Town producer Xtreme to create the collaborative EP Hadee To The Xtreme, and they drop off the project's official first single in the form of "Skywriter" featuring JV. Check out the track below, and hit the jump to view the official trailer for the EP.

Neak - Can't Stop (I Don't Quit) [Prod. J-Rell]

After giving you a grip of free music with Love Greater // The Prequel, Neak reaches in the vaults to present the previously unreleased "Can't Stop (I Don't Quit)."



For all my Chi Town gangstas, be sure to stop through Neak's album release party on Friday, June 22nd. Hit the jump for more details.

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Showtime (Prod. by Jahlil Beats)

The L.E.P. Bogus Boys movement is growing bigger by the second in Chicago, and they plan on capitalizing from their new Jahlil Beats produced single "Showtime" to make their name heard from all around the world.



Props to FADER

Previously: Raekwon ft. L.E.P. Bogus Boys - This Shit Hard [Music Video]

Naledge - D.U.I.

Naledge, 1/2 of Kidz In The Hall, goes hookless on "D.U.I.," his latest track with producer Anton Genius.



Props to FSD

Previously: Kidz In The Hall ft.Bun B - Pour It Up [Music Video]

GLC x Blended Babies - Cathedral [New Mixtape]

GLC linked up with production team Blended Babies, who helped craft Asher Roth's excellent tape Pabst & Jazz, to bring us his lates mixtape, Cathedral. Expect nothing less but the highest level of pimpin' from Mr. Ism himself on this tape, which features Raheem DeVaughn, Cory Mo and more.

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Previously: Neak ft. GLC & Lungz - Celebration of Life's ILLZ (Slot-A Body Bags Remix)

Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)

Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album is on its way, so I'm hoping to hear the Lupe of yesteryear that I loved from here on out. Sadly, I can't hear the song over the controversy that's developed. "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" samples Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic "T.R.O.Y." and the legend is NOT happy about it. Hit the jump to find out why!

Shawnna - Talking That S*it

Shawnna has been listed as one of the emcees scouted by MMG, and she's flexing her free agency on her new single "Talking That Shit," which premiered today on Sway In The Morning. Her mixtape She's Alive is due out June 19th.



Props to Sways Universe

Previously: Shawnna - HYFR (Remix)

J-Breeze - The 1 Man Variety Show [New Mixtape]

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If you're in need of some entertainment after this long Wednesday, Chicago bred SIUC student J-Breeze has just the right cure with his new mixtape The 1 Man Variety Show. With Matcy P, known best for his work with Erk Tha Jerk, Rich Boy, Skyzoo, and Fashawn, at the helm of the production, Breeze has a perfect backdrop for his hilarious skits and lyrics themed by the following motto: "Create your OWN identity."