Tonight, legendary Chicago emcee/actor/activist Common hosted his Common Ground Foundation Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago. The black tie affair hosted many famous Chicagoans, actors and actresses and Com was introduced at the reception by Chicago’s Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel (who was introduced by Common’s mother). Now that’s power. Common also honored Maya Angelou, who…
Author: Andrew Barber
Video: Bo Deal – I Ain’t Runnin’
Bo knows Chicago. Bo knows videos. But Bo don’t know runnin’. Sweeper! Directed by Will Gates & Raphah Anderson
Video: Sly Polaroid – Hustle Hard (Remix)
Directed by Fly Kite The menace is back, and I’m told the visuals aren’t going to stop. Just months after he dropped Honor Me, there’s already a new mixtape in the can, so stay alert for more videos, more leaks and more news. Shouts to Coach K Previously: Sly Polaroid – Hustle Hard (Remix)
Common, Wiz Khalifa To Headline North Coast Fest
I’ll go on record as saying the North Coast Fest 2010 had the best hip-hop lineup of any of the music festivals that Chicago hosted last summer. Hands down. I actually can’t say enough good things about North Coast, as it was a pleasant experience, they took care of their press (not shit on them like…
Dawreck feat. R.O.B. & Wood G – Hustle Hard (Remix)
Mr. Triple Darkness hustles hard with some of his Westside brethren R.O.B. and Wood G for this Ace Hood remix. This is how they hustle on their side. Dawreck hustle_hard_remix_ace_,dawreck,_wood_g_,r.o.b
Video: Ric Jilla – Feelin U
Ric Jill returns with a new video with the soundscape provided by The Legendary Traxster. Hey Jill, I’m feeling your leading lady. Ha!
Video: Tex Message – Get Busy
Off Tex’s 20LEMN mixtape.
Video: Add-2 feat. Nida Nasheeda – Dream Catcher
Directed by Thomas “TPJ” Price
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Mixtape: Ill Legit & Shawn Kannon Present: Project Mohawke
Illy on the raps. Shawn on the beats. 6 tracks. Simple as that. Ill Legit (The Gent$) and newcomer Shawn Kannon formulate to produce Project Mohawke, a 6 song mixtape dedicated to bringing an under-rated scottish producer named Hudson Mohawke beats to life. These instrumentals provide an ideal landscape for Illy and Shawn to…