Video Drop - @BIGTQMB "Studio Session 1"

Chicago battle rapper Big T has been making waves outside of the battle rap world. His latest video is a studio session featuring M-O plus a freeverse from Big T. Check it out and let us know if Big T has bars.

Mixtape Drop - @BIGTQMB "108 Years Later"

Chicago native and renowned battle rapper Big T delivers "108 Years Later". The mixtape comes from a place of celebration after the Cubs won their first World Series title in 108 years. The tape features 12 tracks of Big T doing mostly remakes of current hit songs. Hopefully we won't have to wait another century for another project from one of the Midwest's best battlers.

Video Drop - @sextherapper "Flexin'"

Chicago emcee, Sex the Rapper (JXL) is "Flexin'" on everyone in his new JWE directed video by the same name. Sex drips sauce everywhere on the single from his Document 37 album. Channeling his inner "Prince" for the visuals Sex knows how to party.

Video Drop - @MissChiffMusic Ft. @DevMoMusic "Mask"

Miss Chiff and DevMo come together for the scathing "Mask". Both femcees take turns sending shots at the fakes they've cut from their lives. Using a psychiatric therapy session as a backdrop and enlisting JWE for the camera work these ladies hold no punches on this collaborative effort.

VideoDrop - Dr. QuinnX "Front"

Central IL native and current Chi-town rapper, Dr. Quinn delivers his latest visual "Front". The single serves as the first track from his upcoming "Bright Lights n=in Lo Fi" EP. Father Bruce Lasalle handles the camera work on this one.

VideoDrop - @sirthebaptist "Raise Hell" Featuring Jack Red & Mys Michelle

Chicago artist Sir The Baptist is literally raising hell. Combining his new found fame with his high energy gospel/hip hop sound Sir The Baptist's single "Raise Hell" is causing quite a stir. With the visuals to this single already making their rounds on BET and MTV this Midwestern pastor's son is finding himself creeping into the upper echelon of secular music.

AudioDrop - @GossipStructure "Zombie"

Hailing from Downtown Chicago, The Gossip Structure recently released his latest single "Zombie". Rocking over C-Sick  and linking with influential graphic designer/photographer Lenny Gilmore for the cover art, The Gossip Structure has created something special.

VideoDrop - @SmookDeville x @TimeOutBeats "Satisfied"

Chicago, IL and Melbourne Australia make an unlikely Hip Hop connection. Chicago rapper Smook Deville links up with Australian production duo Time Out Beats for the golden era sounding "Satisfied". The single is featured on their debut project "Matter Of Time". Check out the video for "Satisfied" and stream the entire "Matter Of Time" album right here on Straightdrophiphop!

Whobeta interviews Vince Staples!

Friend of straightdrophiphop.com DJ Whobeta recently chatted with XXL Freshman Vince Staples. Talking about Vince's latest release and more specifically his single "Summertime '06" Whobeta gets the inside scoop.

Audio Drop - Young Savage "Trap Queen (Remix)"

Young Savage is in the building with his latest remix, "Trap Queen". Jumping on Fetty Wap's hit single Savage delivers a few rhymes for Chiraq.

Video Drop- Redefiners Ft. Taylor Bennett "Lake Shore Faded"

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.

Audio Drop- YP Ft. Twista "Stop"

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.

Audio Drop- 2ill "What They Know"

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".

Audio Drop- Midwest Hype "That's My New Style"

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.

Audio Drop- KIDD Chi Ft. Leo Haze and D' Shawn "Time Again"

Chicago based emcee KIDD Chi links up with San Diego's Leo Haze and D'Shawn for "Time Again". Released as part of the #KIDDChiManiaMondays promotion the single can be found on his new mixtape "Lost In America". Check out one of the midwest's hottest up and coming artists.