Meet Cameron Forbes – an up and coming R&B/Pop artist from outside of Chicago. He just independently released his first album, an EP entitled “Masterpiece” that has already had radio and club spins in Minnesota & Wisconsin – an EP that was recorded in the closet of his apartment. It was written entirely by Forbes’…
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Video: Chi-City Record Pool Recap
Some footage from last Spring’s Chi-City Record Pool, which paired local artists with industry heads such as DJ V-Dub, DJ Holiday, Tuo & Kosine from Da Internz, Mikkey Halsted and others. A pretty cool wrap up if you weren’t able to attend. Check it out and don’t miss the next one. Shouts to Dave P.L.U.G.G.E.D….
Video: Ca$his – Hip Hop
Track produed by Rikanatti and will be featured on Ca$h’s upcoming Shady Records street album Shady Loyalty First. In other Ca$his news, last week, AHH reported that Shady Loyalty First will feature a collabo with Buk from Psychodrama. Looking forward to that one, but I’m still waiting on that Buk album and mixtape that was supposed…
FSD Events: GLC’s Love, Life & Loyalty Listening Session
I’m here to give you a reminder… Thursday September 9th, is the date GLC will be playing his debut album, Love, Life & Loyalty for Chicago. RSVP to the email address above or secure entrance by entering the GLC ticket giveaway… Previously: FSD Contest: Tickets To GLC’s Love, Life & Loyalty Listening Session
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys x Gucci Mane – Handlin’ My Business [Behind The Scenes]
One things for sure, two things for certain, the L.E.P. Bogus Boys ran Chicago on Labor Day 2010. I may even have to declare this date Bogus Boy Day – a new Chicago Holiday. Alongside Polar Bear LaFlare, L.E.P. hit spots all across the City to shoot the video for “Handlin’ My Business”, which will…
Chip Tha Ripper – Ain’t No Love Here (Prod. by M$M)
Today, Chip Tha Rip dropped From Me To You: The Prelude to Gift Raps in conjunction with OnSmash. The six song EP features some super official joints that won’t be included on the Chuck Inglish-produced album Gift Raps. One joint that I’m really diggin’ is the Million $ Mano-produced “Ain’t No Love Here”, which flips…
Griffen – The Snellen Chart
Facemob Music’s own, Griffen, drops the latest track off his upcoming project Apotheosis. Track produced by Bionik. Get your eyes checked and check it out. Do you see what I see? Griffen – The Snellen Chart
Video: Kanye West Pre-College Dropout Interview
Can it be that it was all so simple then? A dope pre-College Dropout interview with Yeezy, with In The Streets. He also kicks the verse from this (…a classic Kanye cut) Perajok
R. Kelly – Fireworks
Produced by Polow Da Don Off Kells’ Epic album, which drops September 21st and only features 4 new songs. R. Kelly – Fireworks Previously: R. Kelly – Epic [Cover + Tracklist]
Video: Lupe Fiasco – Go To Sleep [Live @ North Coast Fest]
Lupe Fiasco is one of the best live performers in hip-hop, in my humble opinion. He just destroys the stage like a true rock star. Last night, the hometown hero returned to the Chi to help close out the incredibly dope North Coast Music Festival at Union Park. Hitting the stage in a dashiki,…