Author: Andrew Barber

Someone just sent me this claiming it was the “Alternate Version” of the “Flashing Lights” video.  I’m calling shenanigans, personally.  The girl is hot, but other than that, this is kinda suspect. Obviously some kind of fan made thing.   Edit:  Apparently this is the real deal.  The first of three videos shot for this…

The first edition of Ivy League’s Country Club Chronicles video series.  These will be weekly (I believe) installments of a look into the lives of Jay ILLa, Agacee and Novakane.  The first edition features appearances from Mike 100s, Ben Sity and Tony Baines outside of SubT.  Also, featured is a freestlye from the legendary lyricist…

So staying on track with the “Welcome Home” theme of the Glow In The Dark Tour and vintage/unreleased tracks, we’re back with another EXCLUSIVE for you. This one is from FNF’s GemStones and features Lupe Fiasco. The track was produced by Chicago super-producer Prolyfic, and has been sitting quietly in the vaults. Leave it up…

In honor of the Glow In The Dark Tour blowing through the Windy City this weekend, it’s only right that I share with you one of Chicago Hip Hop’s Holy Grails…. The Go-Getters/Kon Man Productions album – World Record Holders This is Kanye’s first album, which is more like a showcase demo, highlighting the talents…

Brand new Fooch exclusive, “Go Hard” (and that’s exactly what he’s doing here. Pause?). This is some vintage sounding Chi-Town right here. Produced by Fooch himself. Fooch – “Go Hard”

Man, I receive requests for Ben 1 material on the daily, even though he’s an R&B dude and this is a Hip-Hop site (I sure hope there’s still a boundary there). But let’s be serious, his song “Never Leave My Girl” is absolutely pwning Chicago radio right now. And Shawnna’s involved, so I guess that…

Brand new bonus track from The Bake Sale EP, “Get Busy Son” The Cool Kids – “Get Busy Son”

Berg was “stunting” at the Indiana Jones premiere in NYC a few nights ago, hitting the red carpet with his brand new Transformers piece in all its glory. When asked of his phobias, Berg revealed to New York Magazine that he hates sandwiches, cold cuts and hot dogs. Dang! “Sandwiches. Anything between two pieces of…

Debut video from the Chicago group, Hot Stylz, who recently signed to Yung Joc’s Swagg Team Entertainment imprint through Jive Records. Props to Bugs

The Cool Kids – “What Up Man” Last night Chicago’s Abbey Pub hosted the Darfur Now benefit show, which is on a nationwide excursion holding concerts and screenings of the critically acclaimed new documentary Darfur Now, which aims to raise, not only funds, but also awareness concerning the brutal genocide in Darfur. I headed up…