Conway The Machine: A much-needed DJ Whoo Kid-hosted I Heard You Paint Houses mixtape has arrived

Low-key? It’s going to remain ICEMAN season but when you need a mini-break from Drake, how about loading up rap heavyweight Conway The Machine’s I Heard You Paint Houses mixtape to your playlists? My goodness.

Conway The Machine and DJ Whoo Kid deliver their ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ mixtape

It’s a new project but not your typical rollout. How about a new approach to securing music coming courtesy of a new strategic platform? Peep the deets.

Acclaimed rapper and Drumwork Musicgroup CEO, Conway The Machine is set to kick off the summer with the release of his highly anticipated new mixtape, I Heard You Paint Houses, available to stream exclusively here or by Texting Conway directly for stream link at 716-235-2358.

The release follows a wave of renewed fan momentum after Conway’s viral FREE freestyle over a Drake beat sparked conversation across social media, reminding audiences of the Buffalo lyricist’s elite penmanship and unmatched presence. In response to the growing demand, Conway began releasing groups of freestyles directly to fans, re-embracing the raw, direct-to-fan energy that defined the golden era of mixtape culture. I Heard You Paint Houses serves as the culmination of that momentum.

Hosted by legendary mixtape DJ and cultural tastemaker DJ Whoo Kid, I Heard You Paint Houses is a hard-hitting street tape designed to feed the streets, reward Conway's loyal fanbase, and remind audiences why he remains one of the most respected lyricists in hip-hop today. Packed with razor-sharp bars, gritty storytelling, and the uncompromising authenticity that has defined his career, the project arrives just in time to soundtrack the summer.

The mixtape features 15 tracks showcasing Conway’s signature blend of street narratives, introspection, and lyrical precision, further cementing his reputation as one of rap’s most consistent and elite voices.

The release arrives just ahead of Conway’s upcoming “CTM EXPERIENCE” Tour, kicking off June 9 in Los Angeles at the Roxy Theatre and bringing his electrifying live show to fans across the country. The run will make stops in major markets including Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Tickets are available on https://conwaythemachine.komi.io/. 

The mixtape follows Conway’s acclaimed 2025 album, You Can’t Kill God With Bullets, one of the Buffalo MC’s most ambitious and expansive projects to date. Featuring standout records including “Diamonds” with Roc Marciano and production from Conductor Williams, the album further showcased Conway’s elite lyricism and reinforced his place among hip-hop’s most respected voices. While You Can’t Kill God With Bullets highlighted Conway’s artistic evolution, I Heard You Paint Houses finds him returning to the raw, street-centered energy that first established him as a fan favorite.

For more than a decade, Conway The Machine has built a reputation as one of rap’s premier craftsmen, earning praise from fans and critics alike for his vivid storytelling, street wisdom, and relentless consistency. With I Heard You Paint Houses, Conway returns to the essence of mixtape culture, delivering raw, unfiltered music directly to the core audience that has supported him from day one.

I HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES TRACKLIST

1. Intro

2. 20 Shots

3. This Is The Way

4. Whips & Chains

5. IJDGAF

6. TV Off

7. House Skit

8. Long Kiss

9. Emotionless

10. Frank Skit

11. 702

12. Super Hero

13. Can't You Be

14. Freakin

15. 1985

16. Free

“The CTM EXPERIENCE” TOUR DATES:
Jun 8 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent 

Jun 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Roxy Theatre
Jun 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Jun 15 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Jun 17 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Jun 19 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hall
Jun 23 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Jun 24 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
Jun 25 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry 

REJECT 2 - 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES: 

Oct 19 – Oslo, Norway – Parkteatret 

Oct 21 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset 

Oct 23 – Borlänge, Sweden – Broken Dreams 

Oct 25 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2 

Oct 26 – Brighton, UK – Chalk 

Oct 28 – Bristol, UK – Lost Horizon 

Nov 1 – Cologne, Germany – CBE 

Nov 2 – Berlin, Germany – Lido 

Nov 3 – Hamburg, Germany – Uebel 7 Gefährlich 

Nov 5 – Zagreb, Croatia – Tvornica Kulture 

Nov 6 – Paris, France – Elysée Montmarte 

Nov 7 – Rennes, France – Salle de la Cité 

Nov 8 – Zurich, Switzerland – Dynamo 

Nov 9 – Milan, Italy – Gate 

Nov 11 – Bern, Switzerland – Sous Souls 

Nov 12 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 

Nov 13 – Thessaloniki, Greece – WE SKG 

Nov 14 – Belgrade, Serbia – Drugstore 

Nov 19 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Malkata Tekila 

Nov 20 – Lisbon, Portugal – Leza