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Chance the Rapper is continuing on his winning streak. The rapper announced on Twitter that he will be hosting a new radio show on Beats 1 Radio called Worldwide Chi. Based off what we already know about the Chicago native, expect for the show to feature great music, even better conversations and hopefully a few snippets from his upcoming album. [Rap-Up]

Jeremih is in the studio cooking up some heat again. The Late Nights: The Album singer, announced in an interview with Billboard that he plans on putting out a new album titled Later That Night to make a complete trilogy of work. The artist didn’t give out a specific date for when we should expect the new album to drop, but after being in the studio with major artists such as Kanye West and Nicki Minaj, we’re sure he’s feeling inspired and ready to drop some new music. [Rap-Up]

Flatbush Zombies recently released a new video for their song “BOUNCE.” From their debut album 3001: A Laced Odyssey, which drops March 11, the video shows the group members in sticky situation. Watch the video above. [Miss Info]

A-list producer Rick Rubin is finally putting out an album of his own. After being in the music industry producing music for others for over 30 years, the artist is set to drop a compilation project called Star Wars Headspace. The project drops Feb. 19. [Miss Info]

As a celebration of hip hop, the iconic 1520 Sedgwick Avenue apartment complex in the Bronx is receiving a new name. Known for the massive block party DJ Kool Herc threw there in 1973, NY1 reports that the section of the street will be renamed “Hip Hop Boulevard.” According to City Councilman Vanessa Gibson, the street’s renaming is meant to honor both Herc and Bronx’s contribution to hip hop. [Pitchfork]

Newcomer 2KEY released his newest track “Blueprint 2 FS.” The rapper spits a nice flow over the “Blueprint 2” instrumental. Listen to the freestyle up top.

SOURCE: Rap-UpMiss InfoPitchfork | PHOTO SOURCE: Getty

Midnight Music Roundup: Chance The Rapper Announces New Beats 1 Show & More  was originally published on globalgrind.com