Just last week I sent out an APB on Mikkey Halsted, as it’s about time we hear some new music from one of my favorite emcees. He’s been pretty absent throughout the summer and fall, and that’s due to Halsted’s exile to the Left Coast, where he’s been hard at work with Traxster and No…
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Scheme – Lord Knows
Well, as you know, Just Blaze doesn’t release the instrumentals for his records. His reasoning? He doesn’t want every rapper in the world taking a stab at it. But artists will go to great lengths to obtain them–even chopping up portions of the song and just relooping them. Why not, right? Here Scheme does just…
Video: Agacee – Jerry Maguire
Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Document Their Now Or Neva Promo Run
The Bogus Boys highlight the final days leading up to their new mixtape, Now Or Neva. Lupe, Green Lantern, Greg Street, Shaheem Reid and the Cook Country jail all make cameos. Download the mixtape now.
R. Kelly – Shut Up
Kells liberates his new single, the controversial “Shut Up,” the first look off his Black Panties album, due out at the top of the year. As Robert told WGCI’s The Morning Riot a few months back, this record is to silence the haters who said his career was a wrap after his throat surgery and…
Video: FSD On WGCI’s The After Party 11/10/11
Streaming live video by Livestream Live @ 9:15am. Drew’s live in the studio with Tony Sco, Sherm, Leon Rogers and special guest, DJ V-Dub.
Video: Ace Hood Live @ United Center For Nike’s High School Hoops Kick-Off
Tonight, Nike kicked off the Chicago high school hoops season with their yearly event at the United Center, which highlights and honors athletes from 30+ local schools. Simeon, Crane, Boling Brook, Whitney Young, Marshall and Morgan Park (among others) were all honored and students were able to celebrate at the Madhouse on Madison. The event…
Video: Tee Jay – Letter 2 L
Tee Jay returns with a record and video dedicated to his personal G.O.A.T., the man who coined G.O.A.T.–Uncle L Future of the Funk.
Video: King Louie – Too Cool [Behind The Scenes Pt. 2]
“What you know about those extendos?” Drop the video already. We’re impatiently waiting. Shouts to the Smoke Booth.
R. Kelly Unveils Cover of Autobiography
Crucified on microphones? Yep, only Kells. Here we have the cover for what’s sure to be one hell of an entertaining read, Kells’ SOULA COASTER: The Diary Of Me autobiography. Must be this tall to read? The book drops next week. Picture me coppin’ [Best Week Ever]