Two Do or Die-related posts in one day? Say it ain’t so! So I guess AK and Layzie Bone’s collaborative album, Finally, quietly dropped yesterday. I actually had no idea (my bad). The true aficionado of Chicago Hip Hop, Webb, hit me with a couple tracks from the album, that he picked up yesterday. What…
Month: September 2008
Pugs Atomz – “Stereo”
New music from Pugslee Atomz. I ran into Pugs a couple times this weekend and he promised me he had some new music coming. We’ll start with this one. Pugs Atomz – “Stereo” Pugs’ collabo album with Grant Parks will be dropping soon, so be on the lookout for that.
On this Day in 1996…
Man, I really can’t believe that was 12 years ago. I’m getting old. Over at B-Foch’s blog, he remembers Do or Die’s seminal album, Picture This, which was released 12 years ago today. It really did help shape the sound of Chicago at the time and made the world stop when Twista dropped that classic…
Sly Polaroid – “Freestyle”
The wait is finally over. A lot of you have been hounding me for Sly material lately, so I guess it’s good news that his brand new mixtape, The Clarification, hosted by DJ Pharris, will be available for free download this week. I believe there are already copies floating around on the streets, but Sly…
Nico B – “Scandalous” (Prod. by DJ Noble)
Here’s a new one from Nico B and DJ Noble as part of their weekly Tuesday afternoon drop. They call this one “Scandalous”, and it’s not to be confused with this, or…well…this. Nico B – “Scandalous” (Prod. by DJ Noble)
Mic Terror – “DEFinition” (Freestyle)
New freestyle from the Mic Terrorist. He rips one of my favorite instrumentals of all time here. Mic Terror – “Definition” (Freestyle)Thanks to Mo B and The Movement
Video: Rhymefest Live @ African Fest
Rhymefest – “No Sunshine” Not only did Chicago’s African Fest feature a slew of national and classic acts, such as Big Daddy Kane, Keith Murry, Black Sheep, Nice & Smooth and Brand Nubian; but they also showcased a bunch of local talent – including Rhymefest, Mikkey, Pugs Atomz, The Primeridian, Twone Gabz and more. ‘Fest…
Video: Mass Hysteria – Freestyle in the Park
Gee Field of Mass Hysteria is first up to bat… …Followed by Mike Treese Props to RubyHornet (as usual)
Video: Mikkey Halsted Live @ African Fest
Mikkey Halsted feat. Tori Amos – “King George” Yesterday evening, Mikkey had a surprise performance at the African Fest here in Chicago. He debuted a new track from DJ Green Lantern’s upcoming Barack Obama-inspried mixtape, entitled “King George”. The song features Tori Amos on the hook and takes shots at the current King of America….
Two Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks
The fellas over at The Morning Tilts and The Trolley Stop have uncovered some very old, rare, and unreleased Cool Kids tracks. Both Mikey and Chuck sound maaad young here, so I’m guessing these are probably some of the first jawns they banged out as a duo. Neither site knows the exact name titles (what,…