Video Drop - Tokyo "90$ Flow"

Champaign, IL has one of the livest underground Hip Hop scenes in the Midwest and Tokyo makes his presence felt in it. The Illinois native delivers his latest video "90$ Flow" to critical praise. From the production, to the flow, to the visuals this is truly a throwback to the Golden Era. Tokyo enlisted the help of Jayy Wills Entertainment to bring this vision to fruition.

Video Drop - @DeezyDaPaperboy "Suicide"

Deezy Da Paperboy has spent the last few years establishing himself as one of Illinois' go-to Hip Hop artists. After a string of hit singles, a headlining mid-west tour, various showcase and talent competition victories, and songs gaining traction on FM radio, Da Paperboy explains why going against his wave probably isn't in your best interest on the aptly titled single and video "Suicide". Glass Imagery does the honors of directing the visuals to this haunting single.

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.

Mixtape Drop - "HOMEGROWN" Various Artists

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The Central Illinois Hip Hop scene is overflowing with talent and one artist decided to put it all on full display. Shaun (Sheezy) Sorenson took on the task of putting together "Homegrown" a compilation mixtape boasting 20 tracks and over 20 contributing artists. With so much quality music being produced from the area Sheezy took on the painstaking task of selecting the best of the best. Pytch Wyte, Deezy da Paperboy, Cornbread, Agent O, The Co-Pilots, Young Blu, Chasin Treezz, and plenty more of Central Illinois biggest names appear on the legendary Core DJ, DJ DNY mixed and Uncanny hosted mixtape. Be on the lookout for vol. 2 early 2016!

Check it out and let us know what you think. Is "Homegrown" the best compilation to come from Central IL?

Metane made his mark!

Bloomington Illinois hip hop talent Metane stopped by the straightdrophiphop.com/Target Da Company sponsored "Hottest In The City" competition and smashed it! Metane laced the stage with an insane live performance that swayed both the crowd and the judges in his favor. Take a second and check out some of the hottest talent central Illinois has produced.

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Video Drop - Bottom of the Bottom "2K15 Midwest Cypher"

 What happens when you get a rap crew together with an instrumental and a video camera? The answer is the Bottom of the Bottom "2k15 Midwest Cypher". Jayy Wills handles the camera when Yung Block, Relentless, Twitch and D-Tox take off on a bar laden tirade.

Audio Drop - Boss Mula "Aint Safe"

Boss Mula takes time to explain why his city "Aint Safe". Detailing the hardships of his home city and prepping his world takeover the Decatur, IL rapper has been releasing new music and videos at an almost unmatched rate. Pretty soon the rap game will be "Mula's World".

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.

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".

Audio Drop - Fatt Daddy Featuring Lo Fi "No Competition"

Central Illinois networking at it's finest! Jacksonville's Fatt Daddy gets the assist from HISO artist and Springfield resident Lo Fi on "No Competition". The Gift Of Gab front man and the Monsta Martian simply can't see any other emcees in their class.

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.

Audio Drop - Trillie Nelson "Impossible"

 

Bloomington's Trillie Nelson is back with brand new music. While prepping for his much anticipated match-up with Brandon Daz in battle rap competition he released his latest single "Impossible". Speaking on the things that are and aren't possible, Trillie keeps with his tradition of releasing thought-provoking music. 

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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- Deezy da Paperboy "Exist"

Deezy da Paperboy has literally been blowing up. Winning multiple hip hop contests/showcases around the Midwest, releasing critically acclaimed music and videos, receiving spins on both college and top 40 radio stations, Deezy is doing it all. In his latest video the rap veteran is displaying his singing ability. "Exist", the second single from his "Jus Doin Me" mixtape, finds da Paperboy doing some serious soul searching that more than a few of us can relate to.

Video Drop- LumbaJack "Helped Me Understand You"

Springfield, IL rapper LumbaJack has been on a tear. Releasing new music and videos almost weekly, the J Block rep is back with his latest video "Helped Me Understand You". Going the R&B route with the assist from Jayy Wills Entertainment on the visuals, Lumba displays his softer side on his new single.

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.

Audiodrop - D Carr "Trap Queen" (Remix)

Decatur Illinois is a hotbed for new Hip Hop and unsigned artists. One of the youngest making moves is D. Carr. Known for his high output of music media and industry remixes the Central Illinois native is making quite the impression. Check out his latest remix "Trap Queen" and get familiar.

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.