Tag Archives: Midwest

Illinois rapper Coop drops his video for his social commentary driven song titled “Son Of A Gun”. With a voice reminiscent of Tupac Shakur, the soulful x dubstep infused production is quite dope. Here’s what Coop had to say about the track. “Son of A Gun” is a video from my upcoming project entitled “Fooley”. “Son of A Gun” is …

In the fifth episode of Chiraq, we step outside of drill music and catch up with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa and the rest of his SAVEMONEY crew. They spend the day gathering cash to bail fellow rapper Joey Purp out of jail, and on the way we chat about the city’s scene. Vic doesn’t associate himself with the Chiraq lifestyle …

It’s the night of Lollapalooza, but that doesn’t matter because inside and outside the venue, the crowd is packed to the walls. Afterwards, we roll through the South Side of Chicago with Durk and meet his family, learning about the life from which he came, and why he “terrifies the city.”

Stalley is back with the visual for his brand new song “Midwest Blues.” We are patiently waiting for his Maybach Music album debut later this year so be on the look out for more singles and videos. http://youtu.be/QPCfNOSZscc

The mixtape game has put a strain on hip hop artists trying to sell albums. With so much free music available in an already saturated market oft times great music gets left on the shelf. Springfield, IL recording artist Vinal decided to take the road less traveled and deliver his solo debut album “My Gift, My Curse”. The album features …

Psych Ward Druggies drops the remix to “Pop It For A PLayer” but they also add E40, The Game, and Tech N9ne. Oh did I forget to mention the video is completely animated and like a cartoon. Super dope track and the visuals are perfect to go along with it.

(Q.) Whats up? Tell the people a little about yourself. (A.) I’m an independent (recording) artist from Springfield, IL. Before that I’m a business man and before that I’m a father. (Q.) Springfield, IL isn’t exactly known for its hip hop. What can you tell us about the local scene? (A.) Springfield is very over looked when it comes to …

Springfield, Illinois rapper Vinal drops off the visuals to his single “No Way”. The single is featured on Vinal’s debut album “My Gift, My Curse”. Putting his city on notice and not mincing any words Vinal is preparing his takeover over of the music industry. “My Gift, My Curse” is available now on all major online retailers.

Making a name for themselves as Springfield, Il’s dynamic duo the Co Pilots release their highly anticipated mixtape “Flight Delay 2”. After running rough shot over 2013 with multiple releases and award winning videos, the duo takes aim at some of the hottest instrumentals in the industry. With quality bars and a determined work ethic the Co Pilots are set …

In the first part of Noisey’s 8-part documentary Chiraq, we head to Englewood, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city of Chicago, to meet Chief Keef, the most famous rapper in the drill scene.