Author: Andrew Barber

The realest shit I ever wrote read.  Click to enlarge. via his newly launched blog

I mean, if you had to pick one… The Legendary Traxster’s latest with Luda gets the female touch.  This all-star remix is definitely a good look for Trax. I’ll also mention that Luda really brought it back to Chicago with his latest album, Battle of the Sexes .  6 of the 16 songs were produced by…

I think I will. This joint was also left off Purple, JDP’s upcoming mixtape. JDP – “Have Another Drink” 

Artwork by Bradley Walker Maja 7th and FSD connected one of the hottest groups in the Chi, with one of the hottest rappers in ATL, for an ode to getting those elbows dirty – by hook or crook. Count, Moonie and P-I-Double L all went to work on this one, which is now the second…

Finally a new one from Ben Uno, who morphs into the Drum Major on this one. Shouts to Emmaculate! Ben One feat. PO – “Beat It Like A Drum”

Shouts to Z and of course Ms. Chicago Chi-town buzzmaker Neak has joined forces with DJBooth.net to bring fans his sophomore street release, 84 Vol. 2 (The Silent Fiasco). Executive produced by Mulatto Patriot and featuring artwork by Domi of PxLMND, The Silent Fiasco finds Neak offering listeners insight into the thoughts, dreams and doubts…

Props to RTC, Virgil Solis and Michael Kolar for finishing up and releasing their official project, Closed Sessions Vol. 1. Packed with appearances from Bun-B, Kidz In The Hall, GLC, Mikkey Halsted, Emilio Rojas, Truck North, Big Pooh, Amanda Diva and others – Closed Sessions Vol. 1 features 14 dope tracks. You can download a…

Chicago emcee/director Calcutta enlisted Willie from Day 26 for his latest single – “All About You” Here’s some background: Born and raised on Chicago south side Englewood area, Calcutta has always been captured by the essence of music. Early on before he broke into the music industry Calcutta was writing jingles for various corporations such…

Anything can happen…In a Go Sk8 of Mind…. Sunday night, The Kid Sean Mac hosted a listening/record session at CRC Studios for the upcoming project Go Sk8 of Mind, which is also brought to you by FSD + Stevie Williams + DGK + UpRise. The project will drop within the next week and features all…

In a recent Kidz In The Hall interview with Vibe.com , Naledge spoke briefly about his relationship with blogs and bloggers and also showed some love to Fake Shore Drive.  I appreciate the love Mr. Evans. Unfortunately, this portion of the interview made the cutting room floor (#treated), but Mikey Fresh from Vibe was nice enough…