After a lengthy hiatus, AK of Do or Die is embarking on his solo career yet again. Rumors of Do or Die reuniting come and go, as we wait for word on their oft-delayed and hopefully-not-shelved reunion album. They are touring at the moment, so let’s hope they get back in the lab sooner than…
Author: Andrew Barber
Video: Rockboy K9 & BJ The Chicago Kid – Celebrate Life
Directed by Kevin Canomayan and Rockboy K9 Rockboy gets Universal recording artist BJ The Chicago Kid for his video for “Celebrate Life.” Pop a bottle, celebrate, and download Epic January now.
Video: Joey Fatts f/ Freddie Gibbs – Need More
Gangsta Gibbs jumps down with Joey Fatts for a new video off his Chipper Jones 2 album.
Kanye Adds Second Chicago Date For Yeezus Tour
Kanye has decided to double up (no Ma$e) on his Chicago dates for the Yeezus tour which swings through Yeezy’s hometown in November. Initially, Ye’s tour with Kendrick was only scheduled to play one night in Chicago, but due to popular demand (or, uh, foreshadowing), AEG has added an additional date: Saturday, November 9th, 2013….
Video: Ballout – You Don’t Know Me
Directed by Ben Hughes Ballout continues to ball until he falls, but just because you see him on Twitter or Instagram, doesn’t mean you actually know him. No seriously, don’t assume, because you likely don’t know him. Want to get to know him a little better? Then I suggest you click play on the clip…
Pepsi Pulse Presents: Like Adele? These Five Singers Are For You
Pepsi Pulse returns with another solid list, this time for those who enjoy the sultry sounds of Adele. If you’re a fan of the music the critically-acclaimed and commercially-unstoppable songstress creates, then the good people at Pepsi have some other acts you should be downloading immediately. Not now, but right now. With her powerful vocals…
Mixtape: Bump J – Thoroughbread Records Compilation
As far as rare Bump J projects are concerned, this one here is the crown jewel. Last week we posted the Live From Bedrock mixtape, that’s been hard to find and offline for years. Well, the man who’s been unearthing these projects is Scotty Flowers, and he recently dug up the largely unknown, Thoroughbread Records…
Drey Skonie – My Lady
Detroit City’s own, Drey Skonie, unleashes his new single, “My Lady,” which was produced by Nospeakerz, with co-production from Chicago’s own Prolyfic. Skonie was recently featured on The Boy Illinois’ “Strangers,” but today he steps out on his own with “My Lady.” This is the first official single from his forthcoming debut, which will be…
Video: Big Law – I’m On One
Directed by Will Gates. Produced by C-Sick. Remember a few weeks back when I posted the video for Big Law’s “I’m On One”? Well, that wasn’t really the video, it was just a behind-the-scenes video of the video. But today we have the actual video — the real deal Holyfield. And we’re happy to premiere…
Pics: Lupe Fiasco DJs the 22nd Annual Green Tie Ball
Last weekend, the 22nd annual Green Tie Ball was held at the former steel warehouse, A. Finkl & Sons, on behalf of the Chicago charity, Gateway Green. Hosted by Windy City Live personalities, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, the event boasted 3,500 attendees (the most in the events history) and was attended by cast members…