Author: Andrew Barber

I’ve been waiting on the go ahead from the powers that be at MTV, but it’s now official:  Chicago is taking over MTV Jams on November 14th.  That’s next Saturday, kiddos.  All Chicago.  All day.  They’ll be playing non-stop videos from Chicago legends as well as clips from our current stars.  MTV has also brought WGCI (107.5) and…

Fresh out of the frying pan into the fire… Directed by Davy Greenberg

Uhh? Not really sure what to say here. R. Kelly feat. Tyrese – “Pregnant” [Full/No DJ] Props Nello & Mr. X

In an interesting piece of news, it appears Lupe Fiasco has signed on to voice the late, great Slum Village member Baatin in an upcoming animated movie.  The film is being put out Miami-based artist Jack Splash, who also just released a Baatin dedication track: Says XXL: Baatin has had such a great impact on…

More footage from Wednesday’s Writers event at the Darkroom. Here Vo kicks his verse off “I’m Tired” Video courtesy of R. Raven.

Video courtesy of R. Raven.   Astonish goes in over some Amerie.

Featuring a montage with Michael Jackson and Brett Ratner dancing to “Ignition”.  Is that how you spell awkward?  Sorry. Kells later premieres a new tribute (?) song. Robert’s tour hits Chicago on my born day – November 17th. Who’s getting me tickets? *crickets* via RR

No KLC Brought to you by the good folks at Rock The Dub and Backpacker’s Anonymous. Here’s a fresh compilation brought to you by Backpacker’s Anonymous and rockthedub.com, consisting of tracks produced and/or remixed by Chicago’s own J. Slikk (www.jslikkmusic.com). You’ve heard him dropping gems with Rashid Hadee, junclassic, Cy Yung, ROE and other BPA…

I’m not even sure what a Purple Asteroid Cadillac is other than Fooch’s new band.  Here’s the first track I’ve heard from them. You can check out their newly launched website here.

GMG’s B-Hype “The Verbal Tantrum”, who may be best known as Twista’s longtime hype man, is now venturing on a solo mission.  We have the first two leaks for your listening pleasure below. B-Hype – “Just A Question” + “F*** Em All”