Bubble Eye - Bow My Head (Video)

Bubble Eye drops a new video, shot by a-Wan Gardner, reppin MUBU Gang to the fullest on "Bow My Head". Watch the video below.

King Louie - Hot N*gga Freestyle

Though this is not originally Bobby Shamurda's track and actually Lloyd Banks song, King Louie decides to hop on the rejuvenated record for his own rendition.

Emil - Future/Primitive

Since the name change, Emil has been getting us in-tune with his revamped career in music. Delivery a constant stream of music lately, he drops a new track called "Future/Primitive", a boom bap, lyric drive song produced by Navie D.

Fredo Santana - Walking Legend (Mixtape)

After numerous delays and who knows what else, Fredo Santana's latest effort Walking Legend is here. Although, it was originally supposed to be an album, seems like we're getting it in mixtape form. The long awaited 14-track tape has features from Childish Gambino, Lil Durk, Lil Reese and Chief Keef and more. On the production side, you have Young Chop, Zaytoeven, Metro Boomin and a few others.

Well wait no more, give it a listen here.

Chris Crack - Y Is U Doin Nat Man

Chris Crack and TMTHY TRTL of the New Deal Crew put out this new record today with the question "Y Is U Doin Nat Man?"

White Gzus - Top

The duo known as White Gzus gets production from 808 Mafia, for a record that get straight to the point called "Top".

Pick Three: July

Chi-City Hip Hop's monthly feature rolls around once again, this time for the month of July. Three picks from this month, whether it be videos, singless, album or mixtapes and everything in between. Short list, with no honorable mentions, check em out below.

Chief Keef ft. Tadoe - TEC (Video)

Sosa finally drops a video for "TEC" that was previewed earlier this year. The video was shot on the west side of Chicago and features the GloGang leader doing what he does best as he raps around his homies.

The rapper is said to be working on his sophomore album, Bang 3.

Check out the NorthStar directed video here.

Twista - Got Away (Video)

Twista gives us visual for his "Got Away" song which is a bonus track on his 9th studio album Dark Horse, to be dropping August 12th.

The video is directed by Scott Emo and produced by Oddz N Endz. For this record, the rapper tackles a serious topic with this one.

Check it out here.

Chance The Rapper ft. Wyclef Jean, Jessie Ware & Elle Varner - Wonderful Everyday

Chance The Rapper delivers a unique one once again. This time he does a cover of the PBS animated hit show "Arthur" which was originally composed by Ziggy Marley.

His version features vocals from Wyclef Jean, Jessie Ware, Elle Varner, Francis & The Lights, Eryn Allen Kane & The O’My’s, Peter Cottontale, Donnie Trumpet  and even his Social Experimental band. The feel good track goes right in line for his #SaveChicago campaign.


Listen to the chill track here & be sure to check him out this weekend at Lollapalooza.

Veto Vangundy - Keep It Wu

It's been awhile since the Chi Town emcee released new material but he's back with a produced cut by Bolo Da Producer. He pays homage to the hip hop group Wu Tang Clan with this one.

Listen below.

MoBo The Great ft. Taylor Bennett - Get The Money

We've heard a version of this record some time ago, now we know that it was just the beginning for that song. Following up from her video release "The Law (of Attraction)", we get the final version of "Get The Money" with an addition from Taylor Bennett. Stay tuned for her upcoming project "FuckThePublic".

TreStyle ft. Pavy - My Team (Video)

TreStyle drops the first video from his recent project release "Dark Days, Bright Nights Pt.2". Pavy joins him as the two reps for their respective crews on "My Team". Watch below.

"Beautiful ... Woman, You Are Part III" by PromoDave

PromoDave decides to bring us a new piece today. This one is actually a third installment from a piece called "Beautiful ... Woman, You Are". Promo has become the center of the poetry posted on CCHH, and we believe he on to something with a future in writing. Read the great piece below.

Part I, Part II

Welcome back beautiful, I hear you’ve been going through something
Navigating through life, trying to live and maintain and keep your head up
Just want you to know your work doesn’t go unseen and I wish that you’d keep it up
Has to be hard balancing inner and outer beauty, especially when combating stress
But you truly do your best
Put a smile on each morning, walk through a world that values your parts over your whole being
Systematic Synecdoche Stalling Success
While the thrust of your hips, the sway of your walk, the way words roll off of your tongue as you talk
The hint of your perfume that captures all as you pass and the shape of your body that leaves your shadow jealous
Are all means for your visual excellence to exceed expectations and captivate the world
You’ve got more to offer
Your physical attributes come as additions, not the foundation
They serve as supporting characteristics, not all that supports your character
Speak with an aura of confidence that shows the depth of your mind is greater than the width of your behind
Love with a kindness that shows your heart is as powerful as the head turning that occurs when you pass
Be quicker to help than you are to judge so as to not block your own blessing
Beauty is more than skin deep
Feed your soul with the same frantic nature that you fill your pockets or apply your make up
Each night as you lay down, take a moment to reflect on your efforts of the day
Did you appreciate each compliment? Return each smile? Uplift those that look up to you?
If the beautiful women of this world complimented each other more, rather than trying to make sure accessories complemented outfits to outdo the next
The world would be full of less stress
A smart man once said that a happy woman leads to a happy home
But by no means should you wait for a man to begin construction of your inner abode of satisfaction
Your body is a temple; treat it as such as you watch all forces that enter
Negative vices and voices can break you down the same
Watch hateful friends that are only around you for your name
Be wary of men that are willing to buy your time over enhancing your mind
Beautiful…woman, you truly are
But your beauty only extends as far as you see it
The world will value you the way you present yourself
Self respect and self esteem…all where love truly begins
How can you win when you aren’t right within?
Make it your life goal to be remembered for all of you and not just nights with you
Smile harder, love smarter, work faster, think deeper, trust seldom, mature often
Be Beautiful

Dez Lansky - Been That N*gga (Video)

Dez Lansky returns with a new video, directed by Cholly, for a song called "Been That N*gga". Watch the video below.

Meeko Fly - On My Way (Video)

Meeko Fly returns with a new video, for the Plu2o Nash produced record called "On My Way", directed by Cole Bennett.

ZMoney ft. King Louie - Public

Not caring who's around, these two Chicago rappers, King Louie and ZMoney is not worried about the "Public" eye.

Martin $ky - MIRRORS

Every month Producer/emcee, Martin $ky, has given fans a new release, whether it be a video or a instrumental with German production team The Ionics. Today he drops off some more newness called "MIRRORS", which he also produced, as he prepares for a EP release titled "Everywhere But Here".

Lil' Durk ft. French Montana - Fly High (Video)

Durk and French head to Chicago for this new video as the Coke Boys team up for "Fly High", getting visual direction from Zae. Watch the video below.

C. Rich - Confusion

Prod. by Traxxion

C. Rich of S.U.H. delivers a new single, called "Confusion", kicking of a new campaign toward the release of a project. We can expect a new project titled "Lucid Dreams" to impact this fall.

John Walt ft. Lil Poppy - I Know

Lil Poppy joins John Walt for this auto-tuned induced record with a chill party feel called "I Know", produced by Saba.

Sir Michael Rocks - Banco (Album)

One half of The Cool Kids, Sir Micheal Rocks continues his career as a solo artist with a new album release. This new album brings core fanbase and new fans together with enjoyable tunes over 15 tracks. He grabs legend in the game, Twista, fellow Cool Kids member Chuck Inglish, Mac Miller, Too $hort, and more. The full project is available for stream courtesy of A.V. Club and available download for on iTunes.

Adam Joseph - Stages (Video)

Adam Joseph dropped some audio back in may called "Stages". This was the start of a campaign toward working on a new project. While really no more info has come up about any new project, Adam decided to release a video for the record titled "Stages", that shows him coming into the person he his today.

Leather Corduroys - Irie Trill Vibes / Bleed (Video)

Shot/Edited by Verlux, Directed by Joey Purp

Leather Corduroys, Joey Purp and Kami, simultaneously drop off two video from their recent project release "Porno Music Vol. 2". The first video features Kami's "Bleed" from their EP and the second video is Joey Purp's "Irie Trill Vibes". Watch both videos below.

Saint Millie - One Day

#MillieMondays seems to be kicking off to a good start. The rapper drops this Von Vuai produced track where he raps about where he wants to be "One Day" in life. Sick beat, nice flows Saint Millie delivers yet again.

His project Glory is said to be out sometime in September, but in the mean time check out his latest here.

Tree "Dizzy Tour" (Video)

Some weeks back Tree a few spot over seas to perform and present the SoulTrap sound to the rest of the world. He made six stops for a short independent euro tour, where he linked with artist and director Bang, and the two sat and talk about a number of thing from Tree's perspective.

Sir Michael Rocks ft. Too $hort & Chuck Inglish - Ain’t Nothing Like

The 'Cool Kid' Sir Michael Rocks has a leak of his "Ain't Nothing Like" track produced by DJ Mustard and features from East Coast rapper Too $hort and his 'Cool Kid' partner Chuck Inglish.

So far we've heard the "Bussin" joint with Casey Veggies & Iamsu!, "F*ck Sea World", and even the "Playstation 1.5", well here's one more to us hold over til the 15 track album drops.

At midnight, his debut studio album Banco will be released. The album also has features from Twista, Trinidad James and Mac Miller.

Listen to the track below.

Calliko ft. Poodieville - Hot N*gga Freestyle

Our boy Calliko is the latest to hop on the "Hot N*gga" Freestyle phenomenon by NYC rapper Bobby Shmurda. He gets on the Jahill Beats production with a feature from Poodieville. Calliko is definitely one to look out for as far as new Chicago rising artists, he has no signs of slowing up.

Check out the freestyle here.

Edai ft. Lil Durk - All I Know

Edai and Durk link for this banger which is a single off of Edai's upcoming project. You can expect to hear more from Edai and as for Lil Durk, check out his recent tape here.

Listen to the "All I Know" track here. Banger?

Vic Mensa 'Warm Up Freestyle' for SBTV (Video)

Yesterday Vic Mensa's new single, "Down On My Luck" hit iTunes, and he's been pushing it aiming for success. While in the UK he's also been hitting multiple stages and in between the grind dropped a freestyle for SBTV. Check it out below.

Chance The Rapper Talks Upcoming Collabs & More

Just last year the Chancelor aka Chance The Rapper released his critically acclaimed mixtape, Acid Rap. With features from Twista, Childish Gambino, and Ab-Soul just to name a few, the mixtape was a big success to the point where Rolling Stone's ranked it number 26 on their 50 best albums of 2013.

A successful independent released mixtape means a lot of touring, which is just what the rapper has been doing most of this year. With all the touring he has still made time for some features like with pop star Justin Bieber and it seems he is making time for some more industry heavyweights.

In an interview with BBC 1's DJ Semtex, the 'Acid Rapper' discusses who he has been working with, whether or not he'll take a break from touring, and talks his recent release "Home Studio".

Listen to the whole interview here.

Wheatie - Prolly

Don't know if this will be featured on his upcoming project, but you "Prolly" still should listen. Wheatie teams up Stretch Beatz, to bring us dope beats and rhymes.

Saba "ComfortZone Live" Recap (Pics)

Photos by Peter Vintage

Yesterday, July 26, Saba hit the stage for his recent album release "ComfortZone" event, putting together a dope showcase. Joining him were fellow members of PIVOT Gang, Legit, Noname Gypsy and more. Saba's new project garnered a lot of attention and seems to still be bringing new ears to his sound and this live show brought many fans together to enjoy. Checkout more pictures below, and see the experience.

Chicago Dopeness to Come Vol. 1

The city of Chicago has pulled in many eyes during the year of 2012, when many newcomers from this city blasted into the music industry. From rappers like King Louie, Chief Keef, Chance The Rapper, to Lil' Bibby and Vic Mensa plus others, our local scene continues to flourish as a spot to enjoy dope music as well as industry heads to keep both eyes on. In present year of 2014 many new faces have arose, new things has happen more bars are being spit and of course bigger things are hoped to come.

So what is to come? What are we looking at in the current atmosphere of Chicago's rap scene? There are a number of things, to start off, J.R. Bang's 'The What' interview series, Vic Mensa's upcoming single "Down On My Luck" goes on sale, and Mick Jenkins signing to Cinematic Music Group and upcoming album. There are many other things we wonder of the future on a more general note, such as, who's going to be that newcomer to sell 500k in the first week, what artist is going to be the next to garner nation wide attention, or are blogs coming to an end and will they be needed in the future. What's to come?

Twista ft. Tia London - It's Yours (Video)

"The Dark Horse" album impacts in August, and today MTV premiers the Tia London assisted single from Twista called "It's Yours". Watch below.

Jeremih ft. Chi Hoover - She Know It (Video)

After just dropping his No More project with L.A. based producer Shlohmo a little over a week ago, the "Birthday Sex" singer is back with more music. He gives us a video from his upcoming project that is said to be dropping August 4th.  The video is for his first song on his Not on My Album mixtape.

Seems like the R&B singer is working hard these days, he also is supposed to be dropping his 3rd studio album later this year.

In the mean time, check out his most recent video featuring Chi Hoover below.

Mick Jenkins, Hollywood Freestyle (Video)

Hip Hop DX hands the mic to Mick Jenkins, who is the latest addition to Cinematic Music Group, for a quick freestyle. Checkout Mick spittin below.

Common ft. Big Sean - Diamonds (Video)

Common brings fans the Big Sean assisted visual for the single "Diamond" off his new album "Nobody's Smiling", which is available now. Watch below.

Hurt Everybody & Chandler London - Feel A Wave

Hurt Everybody and Chandler London deliver a soft and fluid record that the ears can appreciate, called "Feel A Wave". 

White Gzus - U Luv My Style (Video)

Shot/Directed by Steven Patton

The Treated Crew/Cash Gang collaboration continues, as White Gzus drops a new videos for the song "U Luv My Style". Gzus Piece and Blanco Caine plan a full project release this August called "Stackin & Mackin Vol. 1", and we're steadily getting familiar with this new duo as time goes on.

Phil G & Jay ILLa (PhiLLaNOise) - Nothing We Can't Do

Going back and forth on this new release, Phil G. and Jay ILLa brings you a new track called "Nothing We Can't Do", with production Rashid Hadee. Two have teamed up as PhiLLaNOise and are working on a new project together called "Feel The Noise".

Rogizz ft. Tree - Beautiful

Tree's production is definitely everywhere right now, team up with multiple artist to bring fans new project. Rogizz is the latest collaborative release with Tree, dropping a single called "Beautiful", which we expect on a upcoming project in the future.

Blacque Byrd Music ft. Khori4 - #D4L

Producer Blacque Byrd Music and Khori⁴ team up for new song, that's an ode to the ATL rap group D4L, that takes from their 05' hit "I'm The Man".

Calliko ft. Molly Williams - Water Winds Remix

Calliko returns this week with another exclusive entitled "Water Winds Remix", joined by Molly Williams.

Young Tech - Dope Boi

Young Tech, aka, Tello DaVinchi, or even Tello Tech, whatever he wants to be called, this newcomer drops a new record hold smooth harmony's over production from Josh Hill. he plans his own music series called 'Tello Tuesday' and "Dope Boi" was the latest installment of. 

Chance The Rapper - I Am Very Very Lonely (Video)

After being on tour for most of this year, Chano is gearing up for his homecoming performance at this years' Lollapolooza in Grant Park. To promote the show, he has released a quick and I mean quick video for his 'I Am Very Very Lonely' track. The video is bit trippy, I must say.

(By the way, he will be performing on August 3rd.)

Check it out for yourself here.

Fredo Santana ft. Lil Durk - All I Ever Wanted

With Walking Legend dropping sometime next week, Fredo drops this track with homie Lil Durk to lead up to his project. Produced by Metro Boomin, the rappers spits their bars over a hard ticking beat to express the things they want out of this industry.

You feeling it?

Sicko Mobb - Touch It

This is the latest from the duo Sicko Mobb. For this DJ MoonDawg exclusive they take Busta Rhymes "Touch It" and do their own freestyle. Perhaps they want us to know that they're more than just the bop music they're known to put out.

Listen for yourself here.

Alex Wiley - Ideas (Video)

Directed by Visual Mecca, Alex Wiley release a new video for a song called "Ideas(Adderall)". This is a track featured on his recent project release "Village Party", which is available for download right now.

Novacane ft. TY Money, Chin Chilla Meek, & BoDi Deeder - Cash Out

Producer Novacane lays down a catchy hook over bass filled production for this new release. He gets frequent collaborator Chin Chilla Meek, TY Money, and BoDi Deeder for this song called "Cash Out".

DotKom ft. D. jbari - Bees In The Back (Video)

theWHOevers' DotKom brings us a new true school boom bap record that kick, as he is joined by D. jbari, who also produced it, on a song called "Bee In The Back". DotKom plans a solo project called "B.U.M." and this is just the first of what's to come. Watch the video below.

Catch the theWHOevers this Friday headlining at Lincoln Hall for a Closed Session and Groundlift Media sponsored show. See the flyer here.