Pugs Atomz, Daddy Vad & Sabira Jade recently rocked the stage at La Bellevilloise in Paris for French radio station Radio Nova. Word has it that more than 1,400 people showed up. That’s pretty cool. The Electric’s latest project, Life is Moving, drops March 14th.
Month: February 2011
Fashawn x Scheme x Buff1 – Theme Music
More theme music from the Closed Sessions ATX project. Here we have a new joint from Fashawn, Scheme and Buff1, with some making of footage as well. Do remember that the project drops on March 15th. You can purchase the track here.
Lupe Fiasco’s “The Show Goes On” Strikes Gold
Congrats are in order for Lupe Fiasco, as today it was announced by DJ Busy that “The Show Goes On” has already struck Gold, moving 505k units. If you’re keeping track at home this is Lu’s second Gold plaque (alongside The Cool), which he can hang next to his Platinum award for “Superstar”. RR
D. Meeks & Mikey Streetz – City Of Wind
Meeks & Streetz give a look around the windy in their latest joint. Damn, that beat sounds familiar. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/City-of-Wind_Mix2.mp3]
The City Is Mine: Rahm Emanuel Wins
Less than a month ago, Rahm was booted off the Chicago mayoral ballot after the court decided he wasn’t a “legal” resident of Chicago. Weeks later he sits atop the throne of Chicago. You’ve gotta respect that move. He’s got the juice now. “Thank you Chicago for this humbling victory,” a smiling Emanuel told supporters….
Video: Al Dilla – The Dedication
There’s only one beer left… Actually, I lied. This is the latest clip from Al Dilla. Take ’em to church.
Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah x Rick Ross – Molasses (Prod. by Xtreme)
Chicago-producer Xtreme landed a lunker with this one – Rozay, Starks and the Chef? Forget about it. I hear Xtreme and Rae have some other tracks working as well, and possibly a few on Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. Ross doesn’t sound too bad alongside the Wu, now does he? Miss Info premiered the track, with a…
Video: Snoop Dogg feat. Devin The Dude x Kobe – I Don’t Need No Bitch
I’d be lying if I said I’ve enjoyed the last few Snoop Dogg tracks that have leaked off his Doggumentary album. None of them have connected with me whatsoever. Until this one dropped, that is. Sounding more Detox than the actual tracks leaked from Detox (which could be a total mess), this is the Snoop…
Jeanyus – Music Is Love
Jeanyus reps Tha IntaVention crew, who are quickly rising within the Chicago scene. They’ve established a solid collective of emcees, and I’m digging their unity and support system. It’s nice to see groups working in unison, but most of the time that only lasts so long. Keep it alive. This track is dedicated to…
The Cool Kids Dropping When Fish Ride Bicycles on Mountain Dew Imprint
It’s a new day and age, and with record labels cutting staff, budgets and resources, a lot of today’s new acts are opting to keep it indie, or go through other avenues to release their music. At the forefront of this movement are The Cool Kids, who have publicly avoided the major label system at…