Audio Drop - @misterzone4 knows his name holds weight.

 

@misterzone4 aka Sensai Doog delivers his latest offering My Name Holds Weight. The Illinois native is known for weaving intricate tales of street life and a life on the grind. Having established himself as a force on the music scene with singles like,"Mula is My Bride" (The El Chapo Ztory) and "College Drip" with Benji Vinze (Zlatt Season). The new project continues in the same vein with standout singles "Memory Lane" and "Krankin' Fiend" proving that Doogie is only getting better with each project. With upcoming shows and releases from the camp planned the Zu Cru Zillionaires are setting the tone for a major push in 2021. 

Check out My Name Holds Weight on all major streaming platforms. The El Chapo Ztory  is also live everywhere! 

Album Drop - @iambennieblanco "Where's Blanco (The Album)"

After a short hiatus, Money Ave rep,  Bennie Blanco delivers his highly anticipated album, "Where's Blanco?". The Illinois native brings heat over the course of 17 tracks. With standout singles like, "Southgrand", "Live From The Bricks" and the King Mill and Mitch G assisted "Always", Blanco carves his own lane in a crowded Hip Hop space. If you were wondering where the exciting artist has been he answers all those questions and more with this release. With placement on all the major digital platforms including Tidal, Google Play, Spotify and hard copies making their way through the streets the young emcee is ready to take his career to new heights.

Check out the JWE filmed "The Intro" video and be on the lookout for more from the man known as Blanco.

Audio Drop - @TjByrd217 "Fuckery" (Do Not Disturb Freeverse)

Tj Byrd is one of Illinois' most gifted rappers. He drops another jewel with his "Fuckery" Freeverse over Drake's "Do Not Disturb". Getting extremely personal Mr. Byrd took some of the things that have been bubbling under the surface and allowed them to breathe. Detailing interpersonal relationships with friends and even the mother of his children, TJ exhibits plenty of courage in speaking from his heart.

Audio Drop - Nefarious Cloud "Panties"

The ever-cool Nefarious Cloud drops his latest visual "Panties". The Cooshit captain makes no qualms about how he prefers his ladies, dressed down to their undergarments with a side of good weed. Lacing the smooth production with his chill flow Cloud even brings the eye candy in this Room Rari/Jayy Wills Entertainment collaboration video.

Audio Drop - @TheRealNinety3 "Foreign"

The rapper formerly known as AJ Dollaz has reinvented himself as Ninety3. The Illinois resident delivered his TakeOff.com project in 2016 to excellent reviews. One of the release's gems is "Foreign". The extremely catchy single is about doing what every rapper wants to do "chop that old school and pull up in a foreign".

@CoPilots217 deliver the highly anticipated "217".

Illinois rappers, the Co Pilots deliver their "217" project. The release features 10 tracks of heat from some of the Midwest's most consistent rhymers. "217" sports tons of hometown pride over energetic production. With a nearly 2 year wait between projects, the fans have been clamoring to hear new music from the duo that produced the hit single "Marciano".

@Fiyablaze delivers brand new singles.

Illinois rapper, Fiya Blaze definitely has some things to say about who will be making the biggest musical waves of 2017. While the Hip Hop world anxiously awaits his Fuego project in it's entirety, Fiya delivers some of the projects biggest singles like "Used 2 It", "Let Me Live" and "I'm Gone Shoot You". 

With poignant lines like "Tell me where these men who care about they families/ but always chase they homies, some money and some panties/I mean I'm cool/ I do/ fasho know we all human/ and yeah we all do it/ and now we all ruined", from "Let Me Live" and relate-able bars like, "Man I got so comfy sleepin on the floor/it's like I never had a bed/ from "Used 2 It", Fiya easily turns skeptics into believers.  With so much noise about who can't rap going into the new year it's refreshing to finally get back to an artist that can. 

Check out the singles and drop a line to let us know which one you think can make some noise in 2017. 

Audio Drop - Deezy Alfamega ft. Knuck "Working It"

Repping for All Good Entertainment, Deezy Alfamega and Knuck release "Working It". After making their on stage debut at the Midwest Industry Insiders Conference the duo plans on taking over the world of Hip Hop. Holding it down for the Midwest Deezy and Knuck won't stop until their pockets match their grind.

Video Drop - Tokyo "90$ Flow"

Champaign, IL has one of the livest underground Hip Hop scenes in the Midwest and Tokyo makes his presence felt in it. The Illinois native delivers his latest video "90$ Flow" to critical praise. From the production, to the flow, to the visuals this is truly a throwback to the Golden Era. Tokyo enlisted the help of Jayy Wills Entertainment to bring this vision to fruition.

Audio Drop - @ItsJohnnyMusic "Trump's D*ck"

Rapper and activist, Johnny Music has a few things to say about presidential candidate Donald Trump's, well... dick. Taking a shot at the Mickey Avalon single 'My Dick", Johnny goes on a nearly 3 minute diss session one of the most talked about men in America.

Video Drop - @CoPilots217 "Marciano"

The Co-Pilots have been quietly biding their time and waiting for the right time to take off. They gave Shaw Studios the controls on the visuals to their latest offering "Marciano". Taking a cue from the book of brag, the duo deftly crafts memorable lines over top notch production.

Lumba Jack is the "Hottest In The City!"

Springfield, IL native and J Block Ent. rep Lumba Jack took home the title of "Hottest In The City". Lumba won this title at the "Late Night Thoughts Tour" and 217hiphop.com sponsored #HITC3 event in Springfield, IL 3/12/16. With an outstanding performance and unmatched energy the 217 resident weathered great performances from both local and regional acts.

Check out some of Lumba Jack's music and catch him hitting the stage and performing live at Torch Tuesday at Bar None 4/5/16 alongside the likes of Kool Krew, Les Luger, Fonzerelli Dibiase and more!

VideoDrop - Deezy da Paperboy Featuring Jayy Wills and Meezy Killafield "We Do"

Deezy da Paperboy's latest release may prove to be the most important to date. His Glass Imagery filmed video, "We Do" featuring Jayy Wills and Meezy Killafield is an interesting look into the psychology of the times. Taking the blinders off of the masses and showing them the right path is what this talented trio set out to do. Proving once and for all that unity really is the only way.

AudioDrop - Mikey Hash "Girl Talk"

Mikey Hash is back after a short hiatus with one of his most creative works to date. "Girl Talk" complete with samples from the gritty 90's movie "Kids", Mr. Hash delves into the dirtier side of lady's  thinking on this super laid back  audio experience.

Mixtape Drop - "HOMEGROWN" Various Artists

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The Central Illinois Hip Hop scene is overflowing with talent and one artist decided to put it all on full display. Shaun (Sheezy) Sorenson took on the task of putting together "Homegrown" a compilation mixtape boasting 20 tracks and over 20 contributing artists. With so much quality music being produced from the area Sheezy took on the painstaking task of selecting the best of the best. Pytch Wyte, Deezy da Paperboy, Cornbread, Agent O, The Co-Pilots, Young Blu, Chasin Treezz, and plenty more of Central Illinois biggest names appear on the legendary Core DJ, DJ DNY mixed and Uncanny hosted mixtape. Be on the lookout for vol. 2 early 2016!

Check it out and let us know what you think. Is "Homegrown" the best compilation to come from Central IL?

O.B.B. is making moves!

Springfield, IL natives and 217 rappers O.B.B. are prepping to take their career to the next level. After opening up for Plane Jaymes in their home city, the homies are set to take the show in the road. St. Louis'  Klub Klymaxx will play host to the Big Heff Industry tour and of course the street's favorite O.B.B. Check out their video "Came From Nuthin'" ahead of their performance!

Mixtape Drop - Cardiaye "Grammys"

Cardiaye's "Grammys" is banging. The new release from the Illinois based Memphis rapper has garnered the attention of Def Jam. With his single "Ohhh Wee" killing the club, streets and internet.Cardi is ready to make the big moves.  

Audio Drop - AMN "N.I.L"

Central Illinois super-group AMN is at it again. Dropping their single "N.I.L. (Niggas Is Lying)" earlier this year the crew is doing more than making noise. Calling out the competition AMN makes short work of all who oppose.

Video Drop - Bottom of the Bottom "2K15 Midwest Cypher"

 What happens when you get a rap crew together with an instrumental and a video camera? The answer is the Bottom of the Bottom "2k15 Midwest Cypher". Jayy Wills handles the camera when Yung Block, Relentless, Twitch and D-Tox take off on a bar laden tirade.

Audio Drop - Trigg "Gang Shit"

Trigg went from virtual unknown to one of the hottest on the 217 scene in just a few months. After dropping two mixtapes in a calendar year the Central Illinois rapper continues to work. His newest single "Gang Shit" is as raw as the title would suggest.