One of Potholes’ favorite groups hit us up to exclusively drop their latest project and we would have been insane not to participate. Animate Objects have been steadily killing it in the Chicago scene for several years with successful albums and EPs alike. We loved their last project, Dubs Grunts & Things, so much so that we recruited them to remix one of their cuts for our Transmitting Live Vol. 1 release.

Thankfully, our relationship didn’t end there.

This project, Danya and the Fail Present: The Shit, is actually the group’s first mixtape. And it’s filled with 16 tracks of that dope hip-hop we have come to expect from Animate Objects. Below you will find a widget to stream and/or download Danya and the Fail Present: The Shit, a 16-track prelude of sorts to Animate Objects’ upcoming remix EP and full-length album. They are also touring the country and Europe right now to support the troops so be sure to check out a show if they come to your city. The tour dates are listed here.

I spotted this over at Kevin Nottingham’s site and just had to share it with those of you who might not have seen this. It’s the visuals for Rashid Hadee’s “Lose Control” off his ridiculously great Chopped Not Screwed Vol. 1: 808s & Hadee. Still waitin’ for the second edition of this project, Rashid. Get on it!

Stormy represents a collaborative effort by two of Chicago’s finest, Pugs Atomz and Rashid Hadee. Both have made splashes already this year so it only makes sense that they would team up and tackle a project together. Hadee handles most of the production, except for a few guests like Fathom 9 and Tall Black Guy. And there aren’t a lot of guest MCs either — only one, actually, from Von Pea. Stormy is sponsored by and brought to you by the fine folks at Fake Shore Drive and DJBooth. Hit the jump for the rear artwork/track list.

Download: Pugs Atomz & Rashid Hadee – Stormy

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