Despite last night’s lose to the Atlanta Hawks, the good news and accolades continue to roll in for Derrick Rose. A few days ago, Powerade unveiled their congratulatory billboard for Rose with the From Englewood To MVP tagline, in the West Loop. The billboard is prominently featured on the corner of Des Plaines and Randolph, and…
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Big Sean – I Do It (Prod. by No I.D. & Traxster)
Yesterday a radio rip snippet hit the internets and today YN liberated the full/CDQ a little earlier than planned. As I noted yesterday, this joint was produced by No I.D. & The Legendary Traxster. 01-i-do-it-1
Hip-Hop Weekly Names L.E.P. Bogus Boys Top New Artist of Year
The accolades don’t stop for Count & Moonie, as it was just announced that the Bogus Boys are part of the Top 12 New Artists of the Year, according to Hip-Hop Weekly magazine. They are in good company amongst the likes of Waka Flock, Tyga, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Porter. The full article and…
Pics: Shepard Fairey in Chicago
For those not in the know, Shepard is behind the iconic Obama HOPE piece that was used frequently throughout his presidential campaign, the lifestyle brand OBEY, and Shep was prominently featured in the Banksy mocumentary Exit Through The Gift Shop. He was recently in Chicago for the Art Chicago Fair and dropped a few pieces…
Video: Pheave – Kodak Moment
Camera’s ready? Featuring a cameo from Chicago Larry. No VAGAS.
Big Sean’s “I Do It” Produced by No I.D. & Traxster
Earlier today, the radio rip of Big Sean’s new single leaked on the world wide webs, with solid reviews rolling in shortly thereafter. I’d heard No I.D. produced the track, but I was just alerted that it was actually a joint affair between No I.D. and The Legendary Traxster. You heard them together on “The…
Mixtape: King Louie – Chiraq Drillinois [No DJ]
Some might call it “Chicago trap rap”, but this ain’t nothin’ but Drill music; straight outta Dro City. There is some serious heat on here, and Louie’s “I don’t give a good Got Damn” demeanor, and authentic attitude make for enjoyable listen. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s definitely something special…
Kanye Launching Limited-Edition Scarf Line
So says the Daily Mail. And they’re a steal at only $364. I’ll take six of each. #psyche Look for these at your local Chicago function in the very near future. The rapper, 33, has commissioned a line of scarves in collaboration with French design partnership M/M (Paris). The five limited-edition designs, on sale from…
Pic: L.E.P. Bogus Boys x Pete Rock In The Lab
The Bogus Boys big moves in NYC didn’t begin and end with Prodigy of Mobb Deep, as last night Count and Moonie were in the lab with legendary producer Pete Rock until the wee hours of the morning. Handlin’ their bizness, indeed. Look for a collabo from L.E.P. and the Soul Brother sooner than later.
Video: Young RJ x Vice Verse – Cold World
Off Scrap Dirty’s upcoming Violator Radio mixtape, dropping May 24th.