BrandUn gives ’em that two week notice and tells them to take this job and shove it, over a reworked Grizzly Bear beat. BrandUn DeShay – I’m Puttin’ In My Two Weeks
Author: Andrew Barber
Video: The Cool Kids on Karmaloop TV
The Cool Kids sit down with Karmaloop TV to discuss their label woes and why you haven’t heard an official album from them in a few years. Their mixtapes serve me well, though. But yeah, they need to start reaping those fiscal benefits.
On The Set: Mikkey Halsted x Twista – Linen In The Summer
Yesterday, two of Chicago’s finest joined forces to shoot a video for Mikkey Halsted’s next single, “Linen In The Summer”, produced by Tha Bizness. Mikk and Twista shot at various locations around the city including Lake Michigan and a mansion in Logan Square. The video is being directed by Brandon “N2ition” Riley, Rico Nance and…
Mixtape: Tex Message – The Message
Tex is an emcee from the G, who is here to bring you The Message. No Nasir Jones. My homie Shadowkat Nightson, who is heavily co-signing this project and he had this to say: I know a good thing when I hear it, and there’s a new artist from Gary, Indiana that understands the art of…
Go Getters – World Record Holders [Full Album]
Once upon a time there was a Chicago music conglomerate known as Kon-Man Productions, which was represented by Hustle, a marketing and promotions company run by Don Crowley, John “Monopoly” Johnson and Happy Lewis. At the top of the Kon-Man productions pyramid, was a up-and-coming rapper/producer by the name of Kanye West. Kanye had recruited some…
Tracklist: Kanye West – Good Ass Job
*Rumored* tracklist for Kanye’s upcoming album, which is NOT going to be called Good Ass Job, but until we have the new title we’ll just call it that. My guess is that it will have an Egyptian theme. Call me crazy, just don’t call me late for dinner. 1. Hell Of A Life 2. Dark…
Preview: Twista – The Perfect Storm [Part 2]
Two weeks ago, we brought you the first installment of our inside look into Twista’s upcoming album, The Perfect Storm, which is due out this Fall. Tracks 1-3 featured No ID, Traxster, Raekwon, Ray J and more; and really started out the album on the right foot. Here is a rundown of the next three…
Outasight feat. Naledge – Turn It Up (Prod. by DJ Babu)
More from RubyHornet’s ever expanding Closed Session catalog. This time from NY’s Outasight and Closed Session album, Naledge Born. We teamed up with LRG for a new batch of Closed Sessions featuring new artists that also work with LRG. The first session we did took place with Outasight who came to Chicago last month where…
Video: LeBron James – The Choice Is Yours [Behind The Scenes]
Remarkable timing, no? Back in late May, Vitamin Water sponsored the “The Choice Is Yours” project, which featured emcees from the various cities that were courting LeBron to make songs to try and lure today’s (as in July 8th, 2010) most popular athlete in the world. Mikey Rocks (of the Cool Kids) repped for the…
Chicago Reader Explores Gun-Control Laws & Mayor Daley
I spotted this cover today and it immediately grabbed my attention. Super official. The accompanying article on the recent gun-control laws and how it affects Mayor Daley is also a must read. For Daley, though, the mere existence of the ordinance was far more significant than its contents. Quick passage of a new gun-control law…