Month: April 2009

Twone and Teefa have been traveling around the country hosting their ‘No Screen’ version of Hip Hop Karaoke. Featuring appearances from Skillz, DJ Scratch, Jazzy Jeff, Terry Hunter, Leon Rogers and more. This is what I’d pick.* *or not

The name says it all.  Hawk, tuh, spit Dantana on production. Ness (of Illnature) – “Spit”

spotted via Eskay

It’s gotta be the hair… Cornel West interviews Lupe Fiasco on April 3rd at Calvin College. Stream the full 60 minute interview here. Shouts to Sean The Roboto

Produced by Noiz. Be a part of JDott’s video for “He So Cocky”, when The Bassment hosts the shoot on May 23rd.  Get off the couch and get your cameo.  Here’s the single so you can practice your moves in front of the mirror in your bathroom in preparation. JDott Trife – “He So Cocky”

And some other clips… Last night Microsoft and VH1 hosted a Musicology 101/launch party for Common’s new clothing line with Microsoft, Softwear, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago. Biz Markie spun the majority of the evening with Common taking the stage for his set a bit later.  Microsoft really went all out for this…

Directed by Pugs

Chicago’s very on Chaise Marcel produces the latest track from Donnis, “Go Home”, in conjunction with DJ Benzi. Donnis – “Go Home” (Prod. by Chaise Marcel)

The Cool Kids just shot down to Atlanta to cook up their new mixtape, Gone Fishin’, with Don Cannon.  In 48 hours they spawned 10 original tracks (in which they need to send me!). The video highlights this historic collaboration.  Gone Fishin’ coming soon.

Does BXC have a single out with T-Pain as well, or did I dream that? B.X.C PERFORMS THEIR NEW SINGLE “SWOLL” FOR THE FIRST TIME AT “THE RINK” IN CHICAGO TO OVER 1,000 STUDENTS FOR THE SPRING BREAK TEEN CELEBRITY JUKE JAM ON APRIL 4TH….. B.X.C DEBUT ALBUM “YOUNG & RESTLESS” DUE OUT THIS SUMMER…