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…
Author: Andrew Barber
D. Meeks & Mikey Streetz – The Night
The first leak off Meeks & Streetz project, The Treehouse. Hit the honeycomb hideout on October 11, 2011. The night
Common’s “Blue Sky” Single To Drop Wednesday
After Common confirmed in his interview with Fake Shore Drive that his next single was going to be the No I.D.-produced “Blue Sky,” No I.D. took to twitter to hint that it’s coming on Wednesday. Also included in the tweet were singers James Fauntleroy and Makeba, so it’s only right to assume that these two…
Crucial Conflict Dropping The Final Tic 2012?
Following in the footsteps of artists like Raekwon, Twista and Jay-Z; Crucial Conflict is releasing a follow up to their classic album The Final Tic, entitled The Final Tic 2012. Earlier today, Cru Con member Wildstyle took to his twitter to announce the album’s inception and hinted that the countdown for its release had begun….
Video: The Chronicles of Cold Hard: Chicago Late Night
Dang, I’ve effectively had my “Chronicles Of Cold Hard” series swiped by Midwest Live. Hey, no complaints here. Any Cold Hard is good Cold Hard, in my opinion. Here we find the Coldest one joining Kids These Days for a performance, as well as some behind the scenes footage with The Cool Kids and Timbuck2….
Video: 2 Chainz Does Chicago [Studio + Concert Footage]
Shot & Chopped by Zae Last night, 2 Chainz hit Chicago for a concert alongside the L.E.P. Bogus Boys at Adrianna’s. However, prior to the show he stopped by Soundscape with Cap 1 to record a new track – possibly produced by Million $ Mano? Later on in the clip we have some footage from…
Naledge – Mr. Pure & Patron
Produced by Cardo and Sledgren A quick little freestyle from one of the Chi’s greats. Do remember that Kidz In The Hall’s Occasion drops on November 22nd. So you can expect for Naledge to keep dropping off gems until then. You know how he do. Pour up something an enjoy. CARDO & SLEPREN & COWBELLS
Video: Black Star Brings Out Common For “Respiration” In Chicago
Last night, Talib Kweli and Mos Def (as Black Star) played two sold out shows at Chicago’s House of Blues. Mos and Kwe surprised the crowd when Com Sense emerged from backstage to join the duo for “Respiration” – something that probably hasn’t been done in ten years. That’s history. And oh yeah, if you…
Video: Shawty Lo f/ Twista x Wale – Pocahontas
Off Shawty’s Bank Head Forever mixtape.
Pics: Hennessy x KAWS Chicago Launch Party
Wednesday night, Hennessy held a small launch party at Blackbird for their limited edition collaboration bottle with artist KAWS. Every guest was treated with a bottle and a bag designed by KAWS himself. The dinner, created by Blackbird’s chefs, infused Hennessy in all of the entrees and deserts and had a signature drink with each…