The MC, the DJ and the Graffiti Artist are all very important to hip-hop, but these elements aren’t complete without the inclusion of the B-Boy. Unique and physically expressive, the B-Boy speaks with their body; entertains and engages with their movements. On July 23, 2011, the best b-boys in the US will descend on Chicago,…
Author: Andrew Barber
Video: Bo Deal – My City Love Me [Behind The Scenes]
Here we have some behind the scenes footage, courtesy of FUH TV, of Bo Deal’s “My City Love Me” video shoot. The track also features Co-Still, Pheave and Mello, and was recently shot at Washington Park.
Video: Fabolous Brings Out L.E.P. Bogus Boys For “We Ain’t Playin” In Chicago
Power 92’s Summer Jam saw a lot of national talent bringing out local acts, with F-A-B-O-L-O-U-S inviting Chicago’s hottest group, L.E.P. Bogus Boys for a performance of “We Ain’t Playin”, which can be found on their Don’t Feed Da Killaz Vol. 3 project. How’s that for unity? They ain’t playin’, boy.
Video: Young Jeezy x Freddie Gibbs – Stripes (Run D MC) Live In Chicago
Last night, Power 92 and Young Fly Ent held their Summer Jam concert at the Chicago Theatre featuring Travis Porter, Fabolous and Young Jeezy. Hosted by Power 92’s Tone & Shag, DJ Pharris and DJed by Sean Mac, the event was powerful, packed and full of energy. CTE was definitely in the building (Jeezy’s Chicago…
Video: Tee Jay – You Hate Me
After a long hiatus, Tee Jay a.k.a. Mr. Windy City returns with a crispy new video for “You Hate Me.” You can hate all you want, but welcome back Tee Jay. Hit the jump for a copy of the mp3.
Colbie Caillat x Common – Favorite Song
An interesting pairing of Common and Colbie turns out a surprisingly cool song. Perhaps the best thing about this is the recent output from Com. Three new songs in as many weeks? Worth the wait, in my opinion. Hopefully the streak continues. Common favorite-song RR via GMAD
Video: Sweet Juices x Dawreck – Rep My City
New music from Sweet Juices. Rumor has it she has a project in the works with Xcel. Stay tuned for that, but for now check out her latest with Rek.
Video: Yung Berg x MarVo – Derrick Rose
Berg & Vo’s ode to Chicago’s MVP finally gets a visual. In case you missed the mp3 you can check it here.
Video: Young DBoy Low – Gentrifications
Henry from Project Spitfire contacted me about 6 months ago and told me about his cause and I was immediately with it. Project Spitfire is a youth violence prevention organization in Chicago, that gives at-risk youth the opportunity to write and record music. I’ll let Henry tell it in more detail: ‘Gentrifications’ is the first…
Video Big T – Hollow Tips & A Rose
Off T’s Full Course