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 - @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.

Straightdrop Interview - Phileo

 Straightdrophiphop.com founder Dj Juice Ortiz sat down with GH member Phileo in anticipation of his upcoming project "Shy Kid Bigger Dreams". Check out what the Illinois rapper has to say about the project, touring and more!

Straightdrop Feature - Remy Grinhard x J Cassey "Crank It"

Remy and J Cassey only know how to grind hard. Prepping for their appearance at the Celebrity Beach Bash the Decatur duo dropped their ode to strippers "Crank It". The single is perfect for the event as it will make the ladies move, and with $500 on the line they can use all the motivation they can get.

Audio Drop - D Carr. "Decline (Freestyle)"

D. Carr is making a case to be the hottest in his city. The Decatur, IL rapper continues his assault on industry instrumentals with  his  laid back "Decline" freestyle . Adding singing to his repetoire the young rhyme slinger is well on his way to hip hop stardom.

Audio Drop - 2point0 Featuring NellaB "The Movement"

Champaign, IL is known for being the home of the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini. On the flip side is a vibrant and ever expanding Hip Hop scene. With a city built on transplants home towner 2point0 delivers the soulful "The Movement". Complete with a hook from NellaB one would get the feeling that this college town has something to offer the world of music.

Mixtape Drop- Jacc Breezy "Rapp Jacc's Bacc"

Decatur's Jacc Breezy is back....well back to rapping that is. The diverse artist had taken some time to experiment with his music recently releasing his "R&Breezy" project which was almost entirely made up of R&B songs. Now Jacc is back to what started it all, bars. "Rapp Jacc's Bacc" features the singles "Choosin", "Shootas" and "Still Trappin'". Anchored by quality production, 17 tracks, and just the right features it seems as though Rap Jacc really is back.

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.