Audio Drop - @BENREALMUSIC "Try Love"

Ben Real, formally known as LG, is no stranger to "that life", both the rap life and the street life.  After well over a decade in the underground scene, Ben Real is poised to make his breakthrough this summer with the release of his highly anticipated LP, "The Story Of My Life".  With this single off the upcoming album, he has one simple request; Let go of the past and "Try Love".

Video Drop - Lil'Cash "Skrilla" (Remix)

At only 17, Jacksonville, IL native Lil'Cash shows that he's not waiting around to get the dough.  Be on the look out for more from Lil'Cash and check out his latest video, "Skrilla" (Remix).

VideoDrop - L's (Of HippieScum Wildflowers) "Dream Big" Featuring Kevin Lucid

One thing L's isn't afraid to do is "Dream Big". The Illinois native and HippieScum rep wants everyone to do the same. His motivational Kevin Lucid assisted single gets the visual treatment from Glass Imagery.

Mixtape Drop - Xtrotion Tha Don "Product Of My Environment 4"

Springfield, IL rap vet Xtortion the done is back with the final piece to the "P.O.M.E." puzzle. The fourth and final installment of the sees X taking it back to the beginning with a "jacking for beats" set up. Keeping most of the collabs in the AMG/Blackhood stable X treads familiar territory with cementing his place among the top tier as the goal. Lambo Mars, Flex a Million, E Fresh, MV, and P Jilla all make appearances on the 13 track project.

Audio Drop - Whittney L "Sucker Free"

 

Swipe Gang is back in a big way. Whittney L is one of central Illinois' hottest artists and her latest single "Sucker Free"only adds to that reputation. Playing both producer and rapper Ms. L lets the world know just how she feels about all those suckers out there.

Audio Drop - Mikey Hash "Pay Phone Raps", "False Advertising", "Shelf"

Mikey Hash has proven himself to be something of a work horse. It seems like the SLKRS rep never sleeps. By releasing new content almost daily, he has found a way to be way more than just relevant on the scene. With three new singles getting heavy rotation online Mr. Hash is making his mark. "Pay Phone Raps" and "Shelf" are Zepeda productions while Mike Foisey is behind the boards on "False Advertising".

Audio Drop - Evil Step Brothers (Omeezy x Tushay) "Drugged Up"

Omeezy and Tushay are the Evil Step Brothers. After using 2014 as a launching pad, 2015 is their year. Their single "Drugged Up" is making a bunch of noise online and is  just a trippy as one would imagine.

Audio Drop - Trigg "Yo Bitch A Goner"

Trigg doesn't care if she's your girl or not. If she's around him "Yo Bitch A Goner". Taking the approach that all women are his for the taking Trigg wastes no time telling you exactly how he feels in the raunchy ode.

Audio Drop - YIS "Drama"

 

"Drama" is the latest single from the Young Ice Soldiers.  YIS is a central Illinois based Hip Hop group that has taken the scene by storm. After multiple appearances and releases last year the team is ready for the next stop. "Drama" features Shod, Plug and Deezy Alfamega and is the first single from the upcoming "Take Flight" collaboration project.

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.

Audiodrop - Rebel "Difference"

Springfield, IL rapper, Rebel drops his latest single "Difference". Taking no time to make his affiliations known the Real Vision rhymer takes time to deliver his brand of truth on this offering.