“Call me Gordon Bombay when I say they better duck”

Since I’ve always been a sucker for most things Mighty Ducks, that slick bar from Rockie Fresh had me impressed by The Kickdrums new single from jump street. Read the rest of this entry »

As part of Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions project, Bam Bam Bronsalino cooked up two new heaters. This one in particular will actually not be featured on the final cut, but the retro vibe and picturesque sixteens should warrant some spins Read the rest of this entry »

Rockie Fresh and King Louie aren’t claiming the mean streets of Hill Valley, but they still know a thing or two about burning up the pavement with some good ‘ol fashioned drag racing while the city sleeps. Read the rest of this entry »

After knocking doors down with his prior effort, The Otherside, Rockie Fresh returns with the flux-capacitor-friendly follow-up, Driving 88. Carrying a forward-thinking theme and slew of spacey beats from all sort of suitors (including Blended Babies, The Kickdrums and in-house homie The Gift), this tape is fueled by a very productive past year Read the rest of this entry »

Asher Roth is joined by The Blended Babies and friends as he brings out his latest project, the Pabst & Jazz mixtape. Pour up, then cue it up and enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t believe for a second that every successful rapper can go back home like it’s all good and receive props from the people they grew up from. Kidz In The Hall? Well they don’t have that problem since they stay rooted in their Hip-Hop community no matter how much time they spend elsewhere. And on that note, Drew from FakeShoreDrive orchestrates the remix to the Kidz’ dedication to Pimp C Read the rest of this entry »

When you make a bomb ass dinner and don’t finish it all, you don’t throw it away; you have leftovers. And after all those ingredients and seasoning soak in the food overnight, there is a more desirable meal awaiting you the next time your stomach starts growling. Consider Rockie Fresh’s The Otherside Redux his premier audio cuisine revamped, Read the rest of this entry »

There’s no way to tell the quality of Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies actual golf games, but they double eagle’d with this “Duckin’ N’ Dodgin’” track. Scheduled to appear on Rockie’s The Otherside Redux releasing July 27, the two bring their summertime, cruise friendly Hip-Hop duet to the forefront with the visual at somebody’s country club. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by C. Paicely

Rockie may be a fresh face, but he’s already learned the benefits of connecting with Hip-Hop’s busiest worker bee. Lil B has amassed a following largely because of his determination to amass a following, and anyone swift enough to slide him onto a track right now can expect exponential exposure increases. Read the rest of this entry »

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While rookie Rock’s first video swept through desolate alleys and avenues, the Chi-town young gun’s latest effort throws us into one of the Windy City’s dimly-lit Hip Hop spots. Joined by Naledge and Phil Ade, we see Rockie rocking a crowd of hazy Caucasians and cuttin’ up with his blazed cohorts backstage, all the while maintaining his increasingly expected lackadaisical demeanor. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rockie Fresh teases us for months with bits and pieces of an upcoming project, and now he’s rewarding us with a holiday gift for all our patience. A dope ass mixtape. Thanks, Rock.

On The Otherside we are presented with an unpolished rapper spiting over polished production from The Cartoonz and the contrast is strangely refreshing and endearing. On “The Worth,” electric guitar riffs echoing behind him, Fresh rolls through compound-syllable rhymes with a matter-of-fact ease that almost dwarfs the beautifully composed music. The intro track, “A.C. Green,” showcases Fresh’s ability to smoothly ride a bass-driven trunk-pounder with clarity and refreshing crudeness, while the clever “Sofa King Cole” displays Rock’s wordplay wizardry and swagger-filled delivery. Even the month-old “Living” feels brand new when tied into the well-sequenced string of songs that make up the mixtape.

“What’s the Hurry” introduced Rock as a rhyming recluse shrouded in darkness, and that aura continues to resonate throughout The Otherside. Fresh is resigned to the solitude that comes with progressing beyond his peers, and flawless production combined with monstrous gusto from the slick-spitting Chicagoan make this free mixtape feel like an organic work of art.

See for yourself and stream/download The Otherside by clicking on the player below.

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“I’m busy makin’ moves, and the only time I fail is when I fail to lose.”

A few weeks ago Rockie Fresh was strolling the streets of a strangely desolate Chicago, solitary, unwanted, but unrelenting in his self-confidence. He successfully pulled off “lonely at the top” without being anywhere near the so-called top.

That attitude of entitlement lingers in the new cut, “Living,” but this time Mr. Fresh ditches the lonely Chicagoan visage. Just one fiery verse from Naledge reminds us that the Windy City is still a Hip-Hop metropolis full of pissed off deep thinkers who couldn’t care less about red suits and crowns. The whole project is glued together with a hook that’ll float around in your head long after your earbuds and eardrums part ways. There’s a strange paradox going on here, as the anthem-like quality makes the chorus invigorating while the overall tone remains chill, almost hypnotic. Fresh made immaculate use of his resources on this one, and churned out what I would call a “feel good” song. It feels good to know this dude actually has friends and a promising future.

Oh yeah, props to Phil Adé for closing the door nicely with a hilarious 50 Tyson.

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Download — Rockie Fresh Feat. Naledge & Phil Adé – “Living” (Prod. by The Cartoonz)

Rockie’s upcoming mixtape Otherside, which drops on December 16th presented by 2DopeBoyz and produced entirely by The Cartoonz. For more info, check out his official site, Rockieml.com.

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“These aggins not half as nice, They ain’t even pay the price/ Now I’m getting ghost on ‘em feelin kinda Casper-like.”

Oh, those Chicagoans and their deep emotional messages. Rockie Fresh, hot off a dope performance on the TSS stage at A3C, gives us the first peek into his next mixtape, Otherside. “What’s the Hurry” has a bleak tone from jump as Fresh paints himself as the underdog with a chip on his shoulder. Read the rest of this entry »