Author: Andrew Barber

This past Thursday, Chicago’s super-exclusive night spot, The Underground , kicked-off Treated Thursday’s; a weekly event that showcases local talent – be it rappers, DJ’s, live-art, breakdancing – you name it.  The people over at Rockit Ranch Productions are way ahead of the curve on this one, and a club of this caliber should be applauded for…

Pitchfork Media reports that Kid Sister has officially signed a deal with Downtown Records, the recording home of Mos Def, Gnarls Barkley and Spank Rock.   I bet you’re thinking “Hey, what happened to her deal with Fools Gold”, the label run by her boyfriend and Kanye West’s DJ, A-Trak.  Well, they’re still involved to…

Did someone take a shit in my car? – Another post “From the Depths of Fake” files, comes this gem from the iLLseed and Babel from the Rumors section over at Allhiphop.com. Apparently, some guy named Babel, who is a Valet Attendant (or a guy that parks cars if you want to be a dick…

Did someone take a shit in my car? – Another post “From the Depths of Fake” files, comes this gem from the iLLseed and Babel from the Rumors section over at Allhiphop.com. Apparently, some guy named Babel, who is a Valet Attendant (or a guy that parks cars if you want to be a dick…

Last night The Bay Area’s The Pack stormed the Windy City, on one of the coldest nights in January. It seems like every time I venture out for a concert this winter, I have to face these horrendous weather conditions and last night was no exception – it was ugly out there. But despite the…

Sneaker and Streetwear boutique Solemates…Chicago presents “Back to Mine Thursdays”, every Thursday at Par Lounge. Sounds by Sonny Daze. Check it out…

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Sneaker and Streetwear boutique Solemates…Chicago presents “Back to Mine Thursdays”, every Thursday at Par Lounge. Sounds by Sonny Daze. Check it out…

Back in 2004, the Chicago Hip-Hop scene burst into the forefront of the music industry and took the world by storm: Kanye West and Twista became A-List artists and household names, at the same time Common was on the verge of making his career comeback. All eyes were on the City of Wind, and all…

Pictures from Estelle’s (featuring Kanye West) “American Boy” video shoot. Looks like Kanye came to the video set fresh from the Kid Sister concert, or vice versa. Or maybe he’s just really feeling that outfit. You can check out some additional photos over at Kanye’s Blog. If you have time to waste, read some of…