Video Drop - @CityFME "Lucid Dreaming"

Central Illinois resident, and Kool Krew member, City is back with his brand new video "Lucid Dreaming". Enlisting Jayy Wills Entertainment for the video shoot, City addresses all the chatter and gives a glimpse into his dream world.

Audio Drop - Tanner G "Make It Happen"

AMG/Blackhood's latest signee, Tanner G has a bright future ahead in the music game if his debut single is any indication. The Illinois native delivers "Make It Happen". The laid-back single finds the rapper/singer delving into all of the ways he makes moves. Of course women, haters, and getting to the money are all on the agenda when you rock with this "G".

@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".

Audio Drop - @youngpacfgm "Ku Klux"

Springfield Illinois is the home of the 1908 race riot that caused the formation of the NAACP. Growing up in a city with that kind of history influenced Young Pac to take racism head-on in his latest track "Ku Klux". Calling the Klan out by name Young Pac delivers heated bars their direction.

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- J Milli "Hollywood Champagne"

Bloomington, IL resident J-Milli links with CourtBoy Visuals for "Hollywood Champagne". The feel-good single and video mesh perfectly, complete with live performance footage and a real summer time feel.

The Midwest Industry Insiders Conference comes to Illinois.

StraightDropHipHop is proud to announce our involvement with one of Illinois' biggest Hip Hop events. Tomorrow (12/10/16) the Midwest Industry Insiders Conference takes place in Springfield, IL. The one day event is geared toward educating artists, networking with active members of the Hip Hop community, and  building relationships with those who make decisions within the culture.

The one day event is broken into three parts. Part one is a panel discussion with some of the area's most successful Hip Hop entrepreneurs, part two is a listening/writing session with Gold Selling songwriters Da Twin Towers, and part three is an artist showcase at the Black Sheep Cafe with one lucky artist/group walking away with a $500 cash prize!

For more information, to purchase tickets, or register to perform click here.

Video Drop - @CityFME "Too Long"

After the recent success of  City's Lost N The Musik 2 summer release, it was only right to begin leaking the visuals. With Eye Like Cinema behind the camera City brings his hunger to life in "Too Long". Being in the rap game is one thing, winning at it is an entirely different subject the Kool Krew rep shows both sides of the coin on this one.

Video Drop - Ben Real "Numbers"

Ben Real is doing "Numbers", both literally and figuratively. The 217 rapper delivers his latest visual to the tune of 11,000 plus views in only 2 days. Glass Imagery takes over the direction of this hit single's video. With such a catchy hook this tune will catch on with the masses sooner rather than later.

Album Drop - Xtortion The Don "Smoke In The City"

Xtortion The Don's "Smoke In The City" album debuted earlier this year to rave reviews. Clocking in at 18 tracks and slightly over an hour worth of listening time, "Smoke In The City" bangs from beginning to end. Xtortion uses his veteran savvy to craft hit rap singles like "Chevy" and "Drop" alongside more R&B themed cuts like "Down Low" featuring AC and "Flexin" featuring Jus Rio.

Never one to shy away from getting personal on songs, Xtortion displays his full range of emotions all while remaining sonically pleasing for the duration of the project. With so much thoughtful writing and different styles portrayed through the art it comes as no surprise X has been at the forefront of the Central Illinois scene since his early days.

Check out the lead single from "Smoke In The City", "Ride" featuring Quavo Dollar.


Find "Smoke In The City" on all of your favorite online retailers!

Spotify , Itunes, Google Play!

MidwestConnectz catch up with Paperstacks!

Founder of straightdrophiphop.com, Dj Juice Ortiz sat down with Wisconsin native Paperstacks. Stacks recently hit the stage in Springfield, IL as part of "The New Class 4". Before taking the stage 1/2 of the Midwest Connectz caught up with Stacks for an interview. Check it out!

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 - Whittney L "Curve The Ho"

Whittney L can't stop winning. With her DJ Shon hosted "Young and Wavey" mixtape smashing the internet and her latest Courtboy Visuals video and dance, "Curve That Ho" getting the Worldstar treatment Whittney is making 2016 all her own. With "Curve That Ho" doing well over 20,000 views it won't be long until the entire Midwest is curving all over the place.

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.

Straight Drop Exclusive! Celebrity Beach Bash with Kendra Kouture!

Worldstarhiphop.com model Kendra Kouture and her manager Mr. 1204 recently stopped by Springfield, IL for straightdrophiphop.com's Celebrity Beach Bash! Check out the Jayy Wills filmed promotional video!

Video Drop - Canon "Bloodsport"

Springfield, IL's Canon has been on a meteoric rise the last few years. Opening for national touring acts, headlining shows and releasing a constant stream of new material has the Team Heartless captain in position to take over the rap game. Catch Canon in rare form in his latest visual release "Bloodsport".

Videodrop - GSBS "Why You Hatin' Bra"

GSBS wants to know, "Why You Hatin' Bra". The team's new single gets the visual treatment from Jayy Wills Ent. Getting money, smoking good, and chasing women is what GSBS does and they want all the haters to cut it out.

Videodrop - Sierra Ft. Dizzie "End Of Discussion"

When Sierra and Dizzie talk it's the "End Of Discussion". Releasing her new video Sierra gets the assist from Dizzie Dunkins in her Jayy Wills Ent. filmed video. Sticking to the street code is the only way to make it and this duo is ready for more.