The artist formerly known as Novakane comes through with his own version of Frank Ocean’s “Novacane”, which happens to be titled “Novakane”. Confused yet? If not, be sure to check out ‘Kane alongside Agacee, Chris Cap, YP and a few others at Reggie’s tonight. Need tickets? Grab ’em here. Novakane
Year: 2011
Video: Odd Future Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Video courtesy of K.K. & Dan Garcia With the live footage beginning to pour in, here we have an injured Tyler hobbling to the stage on crutches with a broken foot to kick off Odd Future’s performance at the 2011 Pitchfork Music Fest. Out of all acts I watched over the weekend, Odd Future was…
Pic: Odd Future Delivers Cupcakes To Protesters
As I mentioned earlier today, Odd Future had their share of controversy over the weekend as a handful of Chicago advocacy groups didn’t appreciate their music and message coming to the Pitchfork Music Festival. Being the upstanding citizens that they are, OFWGKTA surprised their protesters with a box of cupcakes. What a nice treat on…
Video: Waka Flocka Live @ Dub Show Tour In Chicago
Taking the stage after DJ Quik, was Waka Flocka, who brought the entire convention center to their feet with his insanely energetic set. I don’t believe I’ve seen such a large group of people go so apeshit for an artist(until Odd Future, that is). But yeah, besides of the sea of cell phones recording their…
Video: DJ Quik “Tonite” Live @ Dub Show Tour
Last night, Dub Magazine brought their show tour through Chicago with a concert at McCormick Place. Although some of the crowd was a bit young for the sounds of DJ Quik; Mr. Blake still put on one hell of a show. As you may or may not know, Quik is one of my all-time favorite …
Rape & Domestic Violence Advocacy Groups Boycotting Odd Future @ Pitchfork
If you’re not in Chicago, or not attending the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival, then perhaps you’ve missed the handful of Chicago-based advocacy groups boycotting the Sunday afternoon performance of Odd Future. About half a dozen groups have descended upon Union Park to protest the “offensive” and “violent” lyrics of Tyler and the OFWGKTA crew, including…
Mixtape: RasRok – 1,2,3
After a self-imposed exile, Ras Rok returns with Jay Jilla for his 1,2,3 mixtape. Always a pleasure to see Ras back at it. Cold City Records and The Blok Club DJ’s present RasRok’s 1,2,3 Mixtape . Hosted by DJ Jay Jilla, The K-Town Legend this tape is a joyride through the mind of Chicago’s SouthSide specialist…
BAINESGOD feat. Boss Kane – Money Callin’
Money callin’? Well damn, pick up the phone. This BAINESGOD project is shaping up rather nicely. This is Bible Study week 7. From the upcoming event, “The Gospel According To Tony Baines” featuring appearances by CHELLA OBAMA x MIKE 100s x GLC x GRIFFEN x MIC TERROR x JULIO x BOO SLEDGE x BOSS KANE…
G-Side @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Photos: Braxton Black The Alabama-duo are probably the least-known hip-hop act at this year’s Pitchfork Music Fest, but you wouldn’t have known that if you overheard any of the rumblings from the hipper-than-thou audience: “These guys are the next Outkast,” “They’re like the new age UGK!” Well, as of now they’re not that, but their…
Carl Thomas – Round 2 + It Ain’t Fair
Damn. Where has Carl Thomas been? I guess working on a new album? Well, OKP got their hands on two new tracks from the crooner. Welcome back. New album due in October. “Round 2” “It Ain’t Fair”