Com was down in Haiti this week filming two videos: one for “Blue Sky” and the other for “Sweet.” If you listened to No I.D.’s interview with WGCI, you heard him talk about how great “Sweet” is. I’m looking forward to hearing/seeing this one. The Dreamer, The Believer November 22nd.
Category: Chicago
Mixtape: Parkay x DJ V-Dub – Back 2 The Basics
As promised, Parkay drops his latest mixtape, Back 2 The Basics, hosted by the mixtape bully himself, DJ V-Dub. Back 2 The Basics features 14 new tracks including work with King Louie, Mush Millions, Don P and more. Download the full project under the bridge.
Royce Da 5’9″ Talks ‘Hi Rhianna,’ Slaughterhouse & Ghostwriting On WGCI’s The Morning Riot
This morning, Royce called in to WGCI’s Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot to discuss his buzzing ‘Hi Rhianna’ line from the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher, the new leak from Slaughterhouse, skinny jeans, ghostwriting and the Detroit Lions. Per usual, the always candid Royce gives us some colorful commentary. Check out The Riot Monday-Friday from…
Video: Juice – Maywood (Freestyle)
Courtesy of Elephilms Last night, MC Juice had a showcase at Sub-T, and before exiting the stage, he blessed the crowd with one of his legendary freestyles. This one incorporates people standing in the crowd, drugs and various Chicago neighborhoods. The Juiceman at his finest.
Preview: Hebru Brantley’s Yesterday’s Losers Gallery
Tonight I debut my multimedia collection of paintings, installments and sculptures I put together, in which I pay homage to American pop culture – which I’m calling Yesterday’s Losers. And I warmly welcome you to what I truly believe is the greatest art show Chicago has ever seen. We kick off tonight at 6pm at…
Mixtape: King Louie – #ManUpBandUp Pt. 1
Yes, I’m fully aware that Louie already has a mixtape out called Man Up Band Up, and I’m also in tune with the fact that Louie has a ‘Best Of’ out (what up V-Dub?), but here’s another greatest hits package from Louie, compiled by DJ Twin (his official DJ) and DJ Iceberg. This includes a…
Pugs Atomz – Who R U
Pugslee rocks over a Toki Monsta instrumental for his latest leak. He’s also borrowed sound clips from Tom & Jerry and Deep Throat to to illustrate a conversation with H.E.R. And you know who she is. Hit the jump to see his recap of his China tour with The Electric, as well the transcribed lyrics…
Common Covers Michigan Avenue Magazine
Lonnie Lynn covers this months issue of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue Magazine, which names Com Sense Chicago’s most eligible bachelor. Com was also in town tonight for the mags launch party at the newly opened Pump Room. The magazine is available now, and you can catch it digitally here. Hit the jump to see the behind…
Video: Seel Fresh f/ Filz – Light It Up
Just what the world needs – another weed song. Ha! Hey, shout out the the Michael Jackson impersonator, though.
Doc – Chinatown Wars Freestyle
After making his FSD debut last week with his track “Get Away”, Doc returns this week with some new bars over an instrumental courtesy of DJ Khalil’s Chinatown Wars beat tape. This guy is definitely someone to keep an ear out for. Chinatown Wars