Thisis50 caught up with Illi for a very brief Q&A session and even lets him spit a few bars. Expect new music from The Boy Illinois soon.
Year: 2011
Syleena Johnson feat. AK (of Do Or Die) – Underrated
Produced by Toxic. AK of Do Or Die joins songstress Syleena Johnson on track numero uno from her new album. Syleena’s album, Chapter V: Underrated, is available now. Underrated
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys & Sir Michael Rocks On Set Of “Streets Talkin'”
Courtesy of 10photos. While on set for L.E.P.’s recent video shoot, Sir Michael Rocks, Tennille, Shorty K., Marz Lovejoy and a few others stopped by to kick it for a minute before shooting a video of their own nearby. Keep in mind that Sir Michael’s Premier Politics drops Friday, while L.E.P.’s Now Or Neva drops…
Skooda Chose f/ B Ford – Ah Fool
Produced by Gaggie Chose of unknown origins. Possibly from Vulture Kulture? skooda_chose_bford_ah_fool_prod_by_gaggie
Video: ProbCause – Days Like These
Directed by K$K & Jacob Feiring. From Prob’s Stir Fry EP, which you can check out here.
Young Diesel feat. Maserati Deeder, YP, Paperboy, Naughty & Kane – Money So Long (Remix)
Young Diesel delivers the remix to the first offering from his Natural Born Killa LP, featuring a few of the Chi’s own. Look for the video to drop soon. Money So Long
J. Cole Interview On 107.5 WGCI’s The Morning Riot
In case you hadn’t seen or heard, J. Cole’s debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, dropped today and earlier this morning, Jermaine called into Tony Sculfield and The Morning Riot to talk about the album and clear up rumors about Jay-Z and Rihanna. Check out what Cole World had to say, and he be…
Lokey f/ Broadway – Respect
One of Chicago’s rising producers, Lokey, is set to drop his first ever compilation, Blood, Sweat & Years on 11/20/11. The project is set to feature L.E.P. Bogus Boys, King Louie, Bo Deal and Waka Flocka Flame, so stay tuned for more leaks. BROADWAY – RESPECT (REAL MIX)_2
Video: Common Makes NY Times Best Seller List
Common thanks his fans for making his book One Day It’ll All Make Sense land on the New York Times Best Seller List. Com can now add “best selling author” to his extensive list of life accomplishments. I’m about halfway through the book right now and it’s very entertaining. Pick it up, pick it up.
Chicago’s 26-Foot Marilyn Monroe Statue Vandalized By Street Artist
An unnamed Chicago street artist has vandalized the 26-foot Marilyn Monroe statue at 400 North Michigan Avenue. This is the second time Marilyn has been vandalized since debuting this summer. People really hate this thing, huh? The unveiling of the 26-foot Marilyn statue this summer in Pioneer Court was met with some criticism of whether…