Author: Andrew Barber

Sunday night, Timbo the King strolled through the Windy City for his Shock Value 2 tour and performed to a packed crowd at the House of Blues.  Interestingly enough, Tim was able to locate recent milk carton dweller, Petey Pablo, who we haven’t heard much from since aligning himself with Suge Knight and Death Row…

Here’s the footage from this past Saturday’s Sprite Step Off at the Regal. The Midwest’s best Greek steppers hit the stage and killed it. With $21,000 in scholarship dough on the line, everybody came with the goods. Access courtesy of Sprite Inc. And, for the record, the Tau chapter of AKAs at Indiana University is…

MTV’s Buttahman was in Chicago this weekend handling some business, including some features on L.E.P. Bogus Boys and the Infared Music crew.  I’ll have more info on that shortly, but for the time being, watch an impromptu episode of Buttahman’s Hoodfab, which was made popular on MTV Jams, live from Cabrini Green.  I’m still looking…

FG was put on the spot at Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesday’s last to spit some bars.  G.I.’s pride was more than up to the challenge.  Some sharp darts here.  Pay attention. Freddie Gibbs – Tony Touch Freestyle Also, check part 2 of Freddie’s interview with Ballers Eve after the jump…

Directed by Leondotcom.

Directed by Da Visionaryz First leak off his upcoming mixtape. A Visionaryz-directed video is a nice way to introduce yourself. Shouts to Noyz

I’m looking forward to hearing these joints. Babu is a beast. Says RTC On Saturday we set up shop at SoundScape studios and went to work with none other than DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples and The Beat Junkies. DJ Babu is a hero of mine, and a true influence. It was an honor and…

Sneak peek of what we can expect from Twone Gabz upcoming mixtape titled Hip-Hop vs. Gucci Mane. The tape will feature orginal lyrics over Gucci Mane beats. This one features Twone and Cold Hard from Cru Con over “Stupid Wild.” Twone Gabz ft. Cold Hard – “Oooooh”

Check out this Krypton FLO x Naledge track from the up-and-coming rapper’s latest mixtape. Krypton FLO feat. Naledge – “Get Down”

Mikkey Halsted in the studio putting the finishing touches on his upcoming mixtape, The Best You’ve Never Heard, which is due out in the next month. Mikk previews a handful of tracks including some absolute HEAT from S.C., who is heavily involved in the project.  Look for production from No ID, SC, Prolyfic, Don Cannon…