Gangsta Gibbs was closing out the Perfect Attendance Showcase at Light Bar on Friday afternoon, with a nice acapella, when out of nowhere Erick Sermon walks in and grabs the mic to plug his performance next door. I was a bit baffled as Erick wandered in solo and looked a little confused/lost. I don’t know,…
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Lupe’s Lasers Celebration Sold Out, Fans Still Have Chance To Win Tix
A couple of days ago I incorrectly printed that Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers Chicago Celebration still had tickets for sale. Welp, that was wrong, as the event quickly sold out within a matter of hours. Oops. If you missed your chance to buy tickets, you still have an opportunity to attend the event (which is sure…
Video: Kanye West x Pusha T – Runaway Live @ SXSW
This shit was too nutty. SXSW is completely off the racks. Definitely going back next year. Kanye West, G.O.O.D. Music, Jay-Z. What more can I say?
Lupe Fiasco Announce Lasers Tour Dates
Mr. Jaco announced his Spring tour dates for Lasers over at his blog this morning. You don’t see Chicago on the list because, as you know, Lupe hits his hometown this Saturday (March 26th) for the official Lasers release party/show/event. I’d heard the show was already sold out, but it appears there are still tix…
Common Honors Dr. Maya Angelou For Common Ground Foundation Gala
If you’ve been following Common’s career closely over the past few years, you’d know he’s been heavily involved in his Common Ground Foundation, which strives to help youth in underserved areas in Chicago and across the country. In April he’ll be hosting his yearly Foundation Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel, and will be honoring Dr. Maya…
Lupe Fiasco On #Winning
What do you do if you have the #1 album in the United States? Pop bottles? Go to Disney World? Well, if you’re Lupe Fiasco you take to your personal blog and Twitter drop bars, that’s what. Touching on everything from Japan to Nate Dogg to Suicide to Lasers to FSD (ha!), Lu goes in…
Video: Taste of Chicago Showcase – March 17th – Austin, TX
Presented by FSD + Go Ill Radio + Hustle Simmons + PHLI + Leaders + Sir & Madame + Elephilms And the promo don’t stop. Well, actually it will be over soon enough, but just another reminder, that if you’re down in Austin this week/weekend for SXSW festivities, be sure to drop by the Taste…
Video: GemStones Talks Crazy
Well, he talks about the song “Crazy”, which was featured on his On The Road To Glory: My Story project, which dropped back in August of ’10. This is another clip from Gem’s testimonial series, directed by Taste Media Group.
Video: Da Brat Interview w/ The Hot Boyz on Power 92
Tone & Shag b.k.a. The Hot Boyz were able to snag one of the first interviews with a post-jail Da Brat. She’s still on house arrest for the time being, and has some other requirements to fulfill before she’s all the way free, but she appears to be in good spirits and ready to work….
K’Valentine – Dream On
GLC’s new artist K’Valentine made her first FSD splash a few weeks ago by putting the female touch on Weezy’s “I’m Single” , now she goes in over Aerosmith’s “Dream On”, or whomever remade it. K’s making a run right now, so pay attention. 01 Dream On