Author: Andrew Barber

One of my favorite projects last year, without a doubt, was Rashid Hadee’s 808s & Hadee: Chopped Not Screwed.    Some slept, some didn’t.  But for those who were in the know were treated to some classic chopping of Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, with dope lyrics from Mr. Hadee, reminiscent of the Native Tongues heydey….

Here’s a new joint from Add-2.  But before you listen, I urge you to go vote for his video “Luxury” to get added into rotation at MTV-U.  You can vote as many times as you’d like, so vote early and vote often. To thank the consistent voting efforts of his fans and #TeamAdd2, Add-2 promised…

Lu chats with MTV News regarding Bill O’Reilly comparison of Haiti to Chicago. Wasalu isn’t cosigning Billy, but he does agree with him on that statement. Shouts to Shaheem Reid

First and foremost, I just got my hands on an unreleased Mos Def track entitled “The Tournament”, that was scheduled to appear on Mos’ super dope fourth album, The Ecstatic, but for unforeseen reasons, it didn’t make the cut.  I know the Mighty Mos isn’t from the Chi, but this is the perfect segue into my…

Man, Wasalu has been on that promo terror as of late. He’s been all over the XM/Sirius and radio circuit this past week. Glad to see him out and about and making the round. Here he talks with Green Lantern regarding Lasers (which Lupe apparently turned in to Atlantic yesterday), his recent leaks and more….

Another “Behind the Scenes” clip from Jay iLLa’s Revenge of the Backpack’s Vol. 2 sessions.  Brandon “n2ition” Riley was on hand, and I’m sure he’s working on the official “BTS” video, but this comes courtesy of iLLa’s flip cam. “Banned From TV” features YP, Skooda Chose, Lungz, MarVo & Que BILLAH all trading bars over…

Prod. by The Weathermen I’m loving this cover art.  Props to whoever did that.  Here’s another leak from RubyHornet’s Closed Sessions Vol. 1, courtesy of 2DopeBoyz Bun B & GLC feat. BJ The Chicago Kid – “Happiness Before Riches” Tracklist below the jump…Curren$y: “Rapper Weed” (Tony Baines)Truck North and Big Pooh: “Dutch Dalton” (Tony Baines)Amanda…

Mikkey Halsted’s mixtape, The Best You Never Heard, is scheduled to drop on February 11, 2010.  It’s mixed by DJ Toure Stylz and features a bunch of new and exclusive treats.  Stay tuned. 

Here’s an Mp3 of the J. Clark song that everyone loved so much the other day.  The video definitely grabbed a lot of attention.  Well done J and well done Visionaryz.  If you missed it, check it here. J. Clark – “Rippin”

Here’s a bonus track from Mr. Halsted off DJBooth.net’s Rhymes & Rhythm For Relief compilation. You can donate $5 and download the entire project here.  All proceeds will be going to victims of the Haiti disaster. Mikkey Halsted – “Hold On”