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Author: Andrew Barber
Video: YP f/ Rockie Fresh – Insane
Directed by GL Joe. Produced by Seyf Life. Both YP and Rockie Fresh have had stellar 2012’s thus far, having both inked major label deals since the top of the year. Pretty insane, right? Well, this video is bonkers. Straight jacket material. Off YP’s Sleepwalking project.
Pics: Lady Gaga Admiring Kendrick Lamar @ Pitchfork
Pics courtesy of Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune Hip-Hop fans were abuzz all weekend about Kendrick Lamar’s set on Sunday. With all the hype surrounding the Cali MC, he was obviously on most fans and critics “must see” lists. When he finally hit the stage on Sunday afternoon, the press/VIP box was at capacity. All eyes were on…
Video: Danny Brown Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
First and foremost, I have to tip my hat to Pitchfork for putting together such a solid lineup of hip-hop acts at a music festival. A lot of times, rap at these shows is super suspect. But this year the good folks at Pitchfork rangled up a diverse group of rappers, and on Saturday night,…
Video: Schoolboy Q Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Saturday afternoon, Cali’s Schoolboy Q smashed Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival. As far as hip-hop is concerned, TDE kind of owned Pitchfork with both Schoolboy and Kendrick Lamar performing. Schoolboy played a rather long set, running through hits including “Hands on the Wheel,” and “Blessed,” which you can watch above.
Chris Crack – The X-File
Produced by P-Cutta Off Crack’s upcoming Kitchen In The Basment.
J. Star f/ Twista & Vado – Clap [Prod. by Boi-1da]
Canadian emcee J. Star really called in the big ones for the remix to his bubbling single, “Clap.” Twista and Vado participate, while Boi-1da contributes the beat. Round of applause for this one. Standing ovation. Look for the video to drop in the coming weeks. J Star -Clap Clap Clap (Remix) (feat. Vado and Twista)…
Vita Morte Drops Their Summer Line
Chicago-based brand, Vita Morte, recently dropped their new summer line, which is now available for purchase in their online store. The ever-popular Chicago Over Everything tee is back, as well as some new patriotic and Chicago-influenced pieces. Cop here. Hit the jump for a closer look…
Video: Rockie Fresh & Rick Ross Sign The Contract
As you know by now, Chicago’s own Rockie Fresh recently inked to Ricky Rozay’s Maybach Music Group label via Warner Bros. Today we get a vlog from Rockie, which chronicles the night of his signing as he meets up with Ross and heads to Perfection Gentleman’s Club, and then shoots to the London Hotel for a…
Video: Big K.R.I.T. Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Video courtesy of Marty By the time Big K.R.I.T. took the stage last night at the Pitchfork Music Fest, the rain had blown through, and the sun was shining bright. K.R.I.T.’s always been an excellent performer, whether he’s playing for 100 people or 10,000 — he always give it his all. Energetic, passionate and calculated….