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Benny The Butcher - 3:30 In Houston

Introspective track from Griselda standout Benny the Butcher. As covered by many media outlets, a couple weeks back, he was shot in Houston during an attempted robbery. In the track lyrics, Benny peels back the curtain and lets us in on the latest trials and tribulations of his life and come up. In the track lyrics, he details the event and explains how he’s come to terms with the reality of his newfound fame, past street life and the byproducts of his lifestyle choices.

Chance The Rapper - The Return

Chicago hometown hero returns with new Christmas themed visual. The video comes as Chance and Jeremih release their collaborative holiday project “Merry Christmas Lil Mama” on streaming services. Check out the project for some jolly hip hop vibes.

Funk Flex x King Von - Lurkin

Funk Flex leans into hardcore production on a track with the late King Von. Posthumous verse from King Von over a legendary hip hop DJ, Funk Flex, produced beat. The single shot video on the streets of New York with a New York legend reminds us that Chicago’s rising drill star was taken too soon. Funk Flex, who is known for his heavy criticism of new age rap culture, collabs with one of rap’s newest talents: validating the lyrical prowess of another young artist whose tragic death left many fans to ponder what could have been.

KennyHoopla feat. Travis Barker - ESTELLA

Young new age punk Kenny Hoopla links up with legendary drummer Travis Barker. This track brings us back to the golden age of Blink 182 type punk rock. Fun video follows a young Kenny going through ups, downs, ins and outs of young relationships. He’s rescued from his angsty youthful nature by the sudden appearance of the legend Travis Barker.

PACK - Joey Purp & KENE

Chicago spitters and frequent collaborators Joey Purp and Kene come together once again for “Pack.” The pair takes us to the field in a really big truck in this video: reminding us that music isn’t the only product they are capable of spreading.

Chanel Tres- I can’t go outside

Indie crooner, Chanel Tres, releases album “i can’t go outside” with features from Tyler the Creator and Tinashe. Fun disco and new world indy pop vibes. Our favorite tracks are “Skate Depot” and “Chevy Malibu.”

Kid Cudi-Man On The Moon III: The Chosen

Cudi is back! The third installment of the legendary album series Man on the Moon. Kid Cudi’s latest offering is filled with his signature emotional melodies and clever, raw, unfiltered content and includes features from Skepta, Pop Smoke, Trippie Redd, and Phoebe Bridgers. The long awaited album is finally here. We sit back and take a trip with the Kid Cudi.