Not many have had a longer or harder road to stardom than Paper Divided Profit artist, Jacc Breeze. After a tumultuous upbringing and some time in the penal system, Jacc is now out and quickly becoming one of the Midwest's brightest stars. His new single/video Pray For It is a glimpse into the darker side of being Breeze.
Dark Cappa proves himself to be the Memphis connect when he links up with the legendary Gangsta Boo on his new release. The Illinois native let's his presence be known on the hard-hitting "Don't Get Whooped". Gangsta Boo lends her signature "Yeah Hoe" to the hook alongside a vicious verse on this club banger. Check out the new single here and find it for purchase on all of your favorite digital retailers!
Midwest Hip Hop stalwart, Deezy Da Paperboy is back with his latest album "R.A.P.(Rhythm and Poetry)". Known for his amazing range, and versatility Deezy shows out on the almost exclusively R&B release. With singles like "You Don't" and the "Exist" remix featuring Jayy Wills anchoring the 10 track project Da Paperboy shows his softer side. Keeping the guest list to a minimum allows Deezy to flex his creativity and songwriting ability. "R.A.P" is yet another solid edition to the already outstanding catalog of Da Paperboy. The project is available for purchase on all major digital retailers and streaming now on YouTube.
Q: What do you get when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
A: This album.
Truth aka Trouble & Chase Baby, 2 of the Midwest's most prominent emcees, have joined forces to form the Power Duo, Trouble Chasin'. Hailing from Champaign, IL., both are known for their high intensity, uptempo flows, complex bars, and crazy stage presence. All of these and more are displayed flawlessly over 15 tracks on their self-titled LP, "Trouble Chasin". It's rare nowadays to find an album that you can bang from start to finish, but these guys delivered. With songs like "I.S.S." (In School Suspension), "B.I.B.S." (Bitch I'm Bout to Smash), and "Alot", this album has a little something for everyone. Rating: 9/10
straightdrophiphop.com is introducing our new interview series with one of the Midwest's hottest battlers. We recently had a chance to catch up with Bar Brawl Battle League battler Tello to discuss a variety of interesting topics. Check out what the Chi-town native had to say about everything from his favorite leagues to who his first "big-name" call out would be.
SDHH: What's up? Tell the world just a little bit about Tello.
Tello: Tello is a nigga who grew up in Chicago. I moved to Springfield in 2014 after my og died.
I always rapped when I was growing up,but was also good in basketball. I moved a lot never was really stable so I try to live my life with balance and stability. I'm a very humble guy, at least I try to be, but I stay hungry in everythinig I do....
SDHH: Speaking of Tello where did the name originate?
Tello: Tello is short for Donotello, my real name.
SDHH: How long have you been battling?
Tello: 1 year.
SDHH: Before become a battle rapper were you a rapper?
Tello: Music is my 1st love. I just fell in love with the battle rap culture.
SDHH: What are some of your favorite bigger leagues (URL, KOTD, Don't Flop, UW etc.)?
Tello: Url, Gorrila Warfare, Black Ice Cartel.
SDHH: Name your top 5 battle rappers today.
Tello: Murda Mook, Charlie Clips, Hollow da Don, Tsu Surf, Hitman Holla.
SDHH: If you could pick one top/mid tier battler to call out who would it be and why?
Tello: I would say T top. He talks that shit I like to hear. I'm from the struggle so I relate to him a lot, but he would die ugly.
SDHH: After watching a couple of your battles it's easy to tell that you take a "real-talk" approach to your rounds. Is that something you intend to do or is it just how you rap?
Tello: It's just how I rap. I try to bring substance when I rap. I talk about what I've experienced and been through, but I'm working on being well-rounded.
SDHH: Another one of your strengths is incorporating tricky wordplay throughout your verses. Is that something you work on?
Tello: I feel wordplay is a natural talent, but I do work on it when I freestyle or spar.
SDHH: Where do you see yourself in the battle rap world in say 5 years?
Tello: In 5 years I'm definitely going to be a house-hold name in the entire country and easily top-tier in the Midwest.
SDHH: Any Shout-outs or last words for the fans?
Tello: I appreciate all the love and support in my first year. I'm going to continue to work and give the fans a show.S/O my bros Q and Shellz, my bro Boosie, BRO SKRILLAH, Fatboi S/O F.A.M.I.L.Y. Free Boss Maseiano!
Check out Tello's first ever battle which took place on Bar Brawl Battle League.
Chicago Hip Hop duo the Redefiners proudly presents their debut music video "Lake Shore Faded". Getting the assist from Taylor Bennett on the Chi-towners keep it chill on this one.
On The Grind Management's YP hooks up with Twista for the spitter friendly "Stop". Prepping his new mixtape and the launch of his site backwoodjones.com, YP is setting himself up for a hip hop takeover.
Chicago churns out some of the best hip hop in the country and 2ill is no exception. The neophyte group is comprised of group members Lucid, KIDD Chi, Takeover Shaun, Zag and D'Shawn. With a distinct midwest flavor the guys want to know "What They Know".
Midwest Hype is a 7 piece band that takes influnces from jazz, reggae, and hip hop into incredible music and live performances. Based in Chicago the band wants you to listen up and find out what all the hype's about.
{L to R: Aaron "Uncanny" Phillips (Writer), DJ Jus Ortiz (Founder/Writer)}
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