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As a tribute to one of the originators of Gangster Rap, Eazy E, Chicago’s Fairplay teams with fellow Windy City producer The Puppet Master to provide a living example that “Bangin N Slangin” is still thriving in these days and times. Available as a free download, listen to the g’d up single below.

Chicago’s Omega McBride constructs a highly catchy record by the name of “Roger Rabbit”. Using simplistic yet clever wordplay in his lyrics as found in the chorus: “this right here, problematic / stoppin traffic, lots of cabbage / Roger Rabbit”. Omega describes the embodiment of having a sense of confidence and humor while not allow anything to stop you nor …

The Dirty 6 Thirty mesh club sounds with clever word play on their lead off single, “Shawty Duwop”. What first started off as a party fueled night for the squad later turned into an intense cypher session. That’s what lead up to the starting point for the recording of this 905 Productions produced hit. The term “Shawty Duwop” carries many …

Our following guest is known predominately for his skull fracturing lyricism alongside the famed Chicago Hip Hop label, Seven Oddities Records. Here you can find him serving as one of the most active artists on the roster. However, true fans of the crew know that Clever One can also hold his own among the solo circuit. With two previous releases …

VISUAL, The Ambassador of Chicago, debuts his latest video for the Loose Cannon produced, “Sand in the Glass”. Featuring a rapid flow from guest artist Cali, the single is featured on Visual’s newest album, “The Ambassador”. Follow the duo as they tour the city giving viewers an up close look at spots such as downtown and Lake Michigan. Listen in …

SM Jody makes it clear, if he’s smoking it’s all gas. The Soldja Mobb, ABG affiliate puts his home city of Springfield, IL on notice with the Courtboy Visuals filmed video for “Texaco”. Reminiscent of the early 2000’s style it’s punchline after punchline on this summer banger.

7oddz atomic bomb spitter Clever One steps into solo mode for the fourteen track “Wild Seed” album. This follows up his freshman EP “Let’s Build” and his 2012 mixtape titled “Life’s A Blur”. The production is provided in house by Seven Oddities founder DreamTek and emcee/producer, Save One. If you happen to be new to the Chicago based label, they …

Newly emerged Rap group The Dirty 6 Thirty hits the studio to give it their all on the loose single, “100”. On the track, cousins Chris Hasty and Damien Prophet display their explosive chemistry. Hasty showcases his powerfully amped up delivery while Prophet vocalizes a mellow cadence that leads listeners to euphoria. The have strong adlibs that match the thundering …

It’s no secret that Chicago’s Lighta6000 has “Been There Done That”. It was only a matter of time before the rising artist put his experiences down on wax. In doing so, he travels from Chiraq down to Atlanta to work with esteemed producer Ceeo at the famed Street Execs Studios. On the single, the 6kDaLabel CEO thumbs down a long …

Chicago based Rap artist Fairplay delivers an official video for his money getting theme song, “Break Bread”. Contracting director Holiday Kirk, we get presented with a high quality visual full of color and graffiti laced walls. Fairplay already has the attention of the Chicagoland area, get hip to him below.