[Music Video] Chance The Rapper - "Everybody's Something"

For most of the music heads out there, Chance The Rapper still holds the title for best mixtape of the year with his breakout project Acid Rap as we head towards the third quarter. In case you need a reminder of what the Chicago bred golden boy has to offer, or if this is your official introduction to Chance The Rapper, check out the galactic visuals for "Everybody's Something" below.


Directed by Austin Vesely

Previously: [New Mixtape] Chance The Rapper - 'Acid Rap'

[Video] Kanye West Debuts Single "New Slaves" On 66 Buildings Worldwide

Leave it to Kanye to find an inventive way to premiere a new single. With his appearance on SNL only hours away, I was sure the track would pop up some time today. Never did I think it'd be done like this.

Instead of passing his single along to Flex, or mysteriously tweeting the record, Kanye had a performance of "New Slaves" projected along 66 buildings across the world.

Check out the debut of "New Slaves" Ye's hometown of Chicago courtesy of GoWhereHipHop's Maks G.



As a huge Kendrick fan, I can't help but compare the subject matter to both parts 1 and 2 of "Vanity Slave," but I'm glad to see Kanye returning to his College Dropout roots.

[New Mixtape] Chance The Rapper - 'Acid Rap'

After listening to Chance The Rapper's Acid Rap yesterday, I was left feeling a sense of deja vu which took me back to my first time hearing Kendrick Lamar's Section 80. As someone who was a fan of Kendrick's previous works, I could tell the second it started that this project would change everything. If past experiences teach me anything, it's that Chance The Rapper is set for the same fate.

Acid Rap is better than most albums hitting stores today, thanks to Chance's ability to lace his melodic flows with strong lyrics and the cohesive yet unique sound courtesy of Peter Cottontale and Stefan Ponce.  Proof that Chicago hip hop is not confined to one sound, stream and download Acid Rap below, which features BJ The Chicago Kid, Twista, Action Bronson, Childish Gambino and more.

Download: Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap

Previously: [Music Video] Chance The Rapper ft. Ab-Soul - "Smoke Again"

[New Mixtape] Rockie Fresh - 'The Birthday Tape'

It seems like Electric Highway just dropped, but Rockie Fresh keeps the new music coming with The Birthday Tape, his second MMG release. Stream the project below, which features Rick Ross, Gunplay, and Lunice.

Hourglass Picks: "Life Round Here" & "Panera Bread"

Download: Rockie Fresh - 'The Birthday Tape'

Previously: Casey Veggies ft. Rockie Fresh - "Energy"

Common ft. Cocaine 80s - "Congratulations"

In typical Cocaine 80's fashion, No I.D. casually sent out "Congratulations," a new collaboration with Common.

On "Congratulations" Common tells the story of his best friend getting married in June to someone who might not be the right one for him. Did she smash the homie? Listen to find out.

Common ft. Cocaine 80s - "Congratulations" Lyrics

[Complex]

Previously:

• Big Sean ft. Common - "Switch Up"
• Cocaine 80's - The Flower Of Life [FreEP]

Big Sean ft. Common - "Switch Up"

"Guap" was a nice single to test the waters, but now Big Sean is ready to promote his sophomore album Hall Of Fame in full force. Joining him on the project's second single is his G.O.O.D. Music brother Common, who raps over something different on "Switch Up."

Stream the joint production between Million $ Mano, No I.D. and Rob Kinelski and head to iTunes at midnight if you want to download "Switch Up."



Previously:

• G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique
• Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Sir Michael Rocks - "Money Came" ( Prod. by Choo Jackson)

After introducing his new project Banco, Sir Michael Rocks gave illRoots the green light to premiere the tape's lead record "Money Came" produced by Choo Jackson. Peep the video trailer after the jump!

Add-2 - "The Almighty Add-2" (Prod. by J-Rell)

"Spazzing" is the only term I can use to describe what Add-2 does over his new track "The Almighty Add-2." Hear for yourself as the Chicago emcee rips a J-Rell production that it set to appear on his forthcoming More Missed Calls project.


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Previously: Add-2 - Ain't Shit Change

[Video] Sir Michael Rocks - Banco (Trailer)

Sir Michael Rocks brought us Lap Of Lux & Lap Of Lux 1.5 last year, and while still riding high on their success, he's ready to present a new EP to us within the coming weeks. Get a first impression of Mikey's forthcoming project Banco with the official video trailer.


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Previously: Sir Michael Rocks - Now You Do [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid - "Honey"

Any label was lucky to have the talented BJ The Chicago Kid on their roster, but Motown seems like a perfect fit for my favorite R&B singer who's bound to have an amazing 2013.

Working with veteran producer B!nk, BJ puts his own spin to Aaliyah's "Rock The Boat" on his new single "Honey." Pineapple Now-Laters is in stores now!



Previously: [Music Video] Lolah Brown ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - "History"

Casey Veggies ft. Rockie Fresh - "Energy"

Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh have come a long way from their "Duckin N Dodgin" days, and it's glad to see that both of them are sitting pretty at the top. With both emcees celebrating their new releases, they collaborate over the Uncle Dave produced "Energy."


Congrats to Casey for recently inking a deal with Sylvia Rhone's Vested In Culture/Epic Records imprint!

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Previously:

• [New Mixtape] Casey Veggies - Life Changes
• The MIDI Mafia ft. Rockie Fresh - "Back Down"

[New Mixtape] Rockie Fresh - Electric Highway

If the rest of Electric Highway is as nice as "Superman OG" and "Life Long," Rockie Fresh has quite the tape on his hands.

Today the Chicago emcee presents his debut project since joining MMG, and he impressively commands most of the tracks solo. Stream the DJ Ill Will hosted project below, and hit the comments with your thoughts on Rockie Fresh.

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Rockie Fresh ft. Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle - "Life Long"

Give Rozay some peace Gunplay!

The bawse and quasi-rumored, quasi-official MMG artist Nipsey Hussle assist Chicago's Rockie Fresh on "Life Long," set to live on his upcoming project Electric Highway. Something tells me EH is gonna solidify Rockie's spot as a rookie not to be overlooked when it drops on January 21st.

Previously:

• Rockie Fresh ft. Lunice (of TNGHT) - "Superman OG"
• Pusha T ft. Rick Ross - "Millions"
• Nipsey Hussle & YG - All Birds (Freestyle)

Rockie Fresh ft. Lunice (of TNGHT) - "Superman OG"

I just started getting into TNGHT, and I'm glad to see that Rockie Fresh linked up with 1/2 of the duo on "Superman OG." Fresh proves that MMG is even stronger now that he's a part of the team and plans to present Electric Highway, his first project since his signing, on January 21st.



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

Twista - Reloaded [New Mixtape]

Twista throws his hat in the ring to add to the long list of mixtapes that will hit the net this week
with the Don Cannon hosted Reloaded. Stream/download the project below, which features Juicy J, Ab-Soul, Future, Shawnna, Do Or Die, and more.

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Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad [Music Video]

The song alone is enough to bring powerful imagery to your mind but Lupe Fiasco proves that his job is to empower and challenge hip hop as he narrates the story of "Bitch Bad." I wrote a paper on his track "American Terrorist" back in college, but this record deserves a book.

Food & Liquor 2 is set to hit stores September 25th.



Previously: Lupe Fiasco - Lamborghini Angels

Lupe Fiasco - Lamborghini Angels

WARNING: If you are easily offended or religiously sensitive DO NOT listen to #LamborghiniAngels it contains very strong subject matter.
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) August 13, 2012

Listener discretion is strongly advised. #LamboAngeles available tonight @ 11pm EST on iTunes
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) August 13, 2012

You heard the man! Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor 2 is set to hit stores on September 25th.


Lupe Fiasco - Lamborghini Angels Lyrics

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Previously: Lupe Fiasco - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]

Sir Michael Rocks - Now You Do [Music Video]

Sir Michael Rocks's mixtape Lap Of Lux trended on Twitter as soon as it dropped and has already been downloaded over 50,000 times on DatPiff alone. To keep the momentum going, Mikey drops the visuals to the Lana Del Rey sampled standout "Now You Do."



Previously: Sir Michael Rocks - Lap Of Lux [New Mixtape]

Jeremih ft. Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz - Outta Control

Jeremih delivers another Late Nights banger just one day before the DJ Drama and DJ Pharris hosted tape hits the net. Stream/download "Outta Control" below, which features two of ATL's favorites: Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.



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Previously:

• Jeremih - Go To The Mo [Music Video]
• Trouble ft. Gucci Mane, Rocko & Travis Porter - U Don't Deserve Dat (Remix)
• Tyga ft. 2 Chainz - Do My Dance

Sir Michael Rocks - Lap Of Lux [Free Album]

Sir Michael Rocks gave us two mixtapes last year, and he took his time to gift us with the mixtape richtape Lap Of Lux, fifteen original tracks packaged with production from Hit-Boy, Chuck Inglish, Cardo, Polyester and more. To make things even sweeter, Mikey linked up with Casey Veggies, Mac Miller, Rockie Fresh and more to assist on the guest tip.


Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Lap Of Lux | Alt. Download (LiveMixtapes)