Never one to drop a weak video, Tunji Ige has released the stellar visuals to one of the standout (and my personal favorite) tracks off of his debut project, “Ball is Life.”

In the Glassface directed video, Tunji takes to the countryside to escape the perils of his city and the girl blowing up his phone. As the video ends a “This is concludes The Love Project” message appears.

Does this mean we should be expecting new music soon from the Philly rapper? Who knows. In the meantime, watch Tunji Ige’s video for “Ball is Life” below:

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With the release of A3C Volume 5 just weeks away, iHipHop Distribution and the A3C Hip-Hop Festival are proud to share the compilation’s first single and music video, “Dark Liquor” by Tunji Ige. The Philadelphia native is destined to be the city’s next breakout star and at the age of 19 has already worked with names such as iLoveMakonnen and A3C compilation alumni, Michael Christmas. “Dark Liquor” is a vibrant anthem and the visual, courtesy of director Glassface, is just as vivid. Utilizing an array of spirited colors and textures, the video for “Dark Liquor” follows Tunji from the stage to the studio, and gives viewers an inside look at what he has been working on. The A3C compilation series has been influential within the genre, serving as a barometer for which artists will become renowned staples in the ever-changing hip-hop landscape. Tunji being apart of the compilation gives even more reasons as to why everyone should be bumping him. A3C Volume 5 will release October 2nd. Pre-order your copy here before it hits stores.

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Despite rainy weather last week,  New York’s SOBs was packed with  hip-hop lovers all waiting to see Alex Wiley’s first NY headlining show.

First to the stage was Trial & Era. The New York trio turned the crowd up as the performed a few of their tracks including “Junky” and “RA-TA-TA-TA”.

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Next to the stage was Chicago’s Kembe X. The energetic rapper jumped on the stage as his opened his set performing “As I Unfold”. During his set, Kembe X took the time out to give some shine to another up and coming Brooklyn rapper, Jimi Tents.

After Kembe X ‘s set, Philly rapper Tunji Ige took to the stage to perform some tracks from his popular EP, The Love Project including “Day to Day” and “Ball is Life”.

Finally Alex Wiley, accompanied by a live band, hit the stage. The young Chi-town rapper had the audience in the palm of his hands as he rapped a plethora of his tracks from “Village Party”. During a brief  “smoke intermission”, the rapper announced that his upcoming project will be released on March 10th.

All in all, Alex Wiley and his live band showed out! If you missed him on tour in your city, you’re still in luck! The Chi-town native will be performing at SXSW before he embarks on the European leg of his tour in April.

In the meantime, checkout some video footage of Alex Wiley courtesy of E Rocke Unlimited Productions below:

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