Yesterday afternoon, British graffiti artist Banksy made waves in Chicago when an Untouchables-inspired piece was spotted on the corner of Peoria & Randolph. It was believed to have been his only mark until this morning, when a picture of one of his signature rats surfaced online. The rat is one of Banksy’s calling cards and the…
Author: Andrew Barber
Co-Still – Boyshorts [Snippet]
Co-Still gives us a small taste of his summer anthem “Boyshorts”. Co and 8Nine music have big plans in store for this one. Track produced by 110% pure. [wpaudio url=”http://www.box.net/shared/static/3ucvpnohss.mp3″ text=”Co-Still – Boyshorts” dl=”http://www.box.net/shared/3ucvpnohss”]
Banksy Strikes In Chicago
A few weeks ago, after the Chicago screening of the incredibly dope Banksy fakeout flick Exit Through The Gift Shop, I was chatting with my homies and expressed my displeasure with Banksy for never breezing through the ‘Go to leave his mark. I guess I felt the fly-over states were getting flown over by the…
Common feat. Queen Latifah – Next Time (Just Right)
And just like that it appears. Off Common’s Go! Common Classics “best of” album, dropping May 25th, 2010. Yes, this is the same Kanye-produced track that leaked a while back, but THIS has all new verses and features the Queen singing on the hook. [wpaudio url=”http://www.box.net/shared/static/zsedj78pul.mp3″ text=”Common feat. Queen Latifah – Next Time” dl=”http://www.box.net/shared/zsedj78pul”]
Common Plans Greatest Hits + New Song with Queen Latifah
Since Common has recently hit the A-List, I guess the powers that be have decided to capitalize on what got him here in the first place. Why not, right? Not that Common isn’t a good actor (because he’s damn good in Just Wright. [II]), but he’s a better rapper. One of the best ever, actually….
Bighomie DOE feat. Donnis, Mic Terror, YP & Scheme – Whaddup (Remix)
Artwork by CNTRBND We’ve been waiting on this joint for some time now, haven’t we? The all-star remix of Doe’s BIG single “Whaddup” (which was actually the first song I ever heard from him a loooong time ago). That’s whaddup. Chicago Bull coming soon. [wpaudio url=”http://www.box.net/shared/static/yig634seln.mp3″ text=”Bighomie DOE feat. Donnis, Mic Terror, YP & Scheme…
Video: Lupe Fiasco Interview w/ OkayPlayer TV [Part 1]
Lupe talks leaks, Lasers and labels with OkayPlayer. Lu credits Pharrell as the brainchild behind L.A.S.E.R.S., and still hates people that leak his music (damn, even me?). He also talks about this clothing line, Trilly & Truly, and says there will be more goods in stock at RSVP Gallery in Chicago soon.
Video: Mike Flo & Leo Goetz – Big Band
Directed by Mike Moore (not this guy) Off the Mike Flo & Leo Goetz project Less Is More. This is a big sounding record and they did a good job with the video. Lovin’ that drop Mike was riding around in.
Video: Skooda Chose – I’m Dancing
“Last night you wouldn’t believe I met the Devil in skinny jeans, said Agent Chose how you roll with such an odd person, I took a glance said “let’s dance” and he started jerkin’, tried to get me to sell my soul, told me “start workin”, told me names of preachers to kill and how to bomb…
Video: Freddie Gibbs – The Ghetto [Uncut] + Dirty Mp3
After a weekend of MTV and the rest of the world enjoying the “family friendly” version of “The Ghetto”, we’ve received the go ahead to release the Uncut version of this Brandon Riley-directed masterpiece. As an added bonus, you can also download the Dirty version of “The Ghetto”, sans the 90s-infused sound effects. Don’t play…