In case you hadn’t seen or heard, J. Cole’s debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, dropped today and earlier this morning, Jermaine called into Tony Sculfield and The Morning Riot to talk about the album and clear up rumors about Jay-Z and Rihanna. Check out what Cole World had to say, and he be…
Category: Chicago
Lokey f/ Broadway – Respect
One of Chicago’s rising producers, Lokey, is set to drop his first ever compilation, Blood, Sweat & Years on 11/20/11. The project is set to feature L.E.P. Bogus Boys, King Louie, Bo Deal and Waka Flocka Flame, so stay tuned for more leaks. BROADWAY – RESPECT (REAL MIX)_2
Video: Common Makes NY Times Best Seller List
Common thanks his fans for making his book One Day It’ll All Make Sense land on the New York Times Best Seller List. Com can now add “best selling author” to his extensive list of life accomplishments. I’m about halfway through the book right now and it’s very entertaining. Pick it up, pick it up.
Chicago’s 26-Foot Marilyn Monroe Statue Vandalized By Street Artist
An unnamed Chicago street artist has vandalized the 26-foot Marilyn Monroe statue at 400 North Michigan Avenue. This is the second time Marilyn has been vandalized since debuting this summer. People really hate this thing, huh? The unveiling of the 26-foot Marilyn statue this summer in Pioneer Court was met with some criticism of whether…
D. Meeks & Mikey Streetz – The Night
The first leak off Meeks & Streetz project, The Treehouse. Hit the honeycomb hideout on October 11, 2011. The night
ScHoolboy Q. feat. Ab-Soul – Druggys With Hoes Again (Prod. by Nez & Rio)
Windy City natives Nez & Rio lace ScHoolboy Q. with a very Chi-Town-esque track for the Cali representative’s latest offering. This goes.
Common’s “Blue Sky” Single To Drop Wednesday
After Common confirmed in his interview with Fake Shore Drive that his next single was going to be the No I.D.-produced “Blue Sky,” No I.D. took to twitter to hint that it’s coming on Wednesday. Also included in the tweet were singers James Fauntleroy and Makeba, so it’s only right to assume that these two…
Crucial Conflict Dropping The Final Tic 2012?
Following in the footsteps of artists like Raekwon, Twista and Jay-Z; Crucial Conflict is releasing a follow up to their classic album The Final Tic, entitled The Final Tic 2012. Earlier today, Cru Con member Wildstyle took to his twitter to announce the album’s inception and hinted that the countdown for its release had begun….
Bru’s News: Yesterday’s Losers
You are warmly invited to view Yesterdays Losers; a multimedia collection of paintings, installments and sculptures I put together, in which I pay homage to American pop culture. In Yesterday’s Losers, I focus on the merging of one’s so-called youthful “flaws” with the embodiment of a relatively sought-after lifestyle; conspicuous and complex. The overall aesthetic…
Video: The Chronicles of Cold Hard: Chicago Late Night
Dang, I’ve effectively had my “Chronicles Of Cold Hard” series swiped by Midwest Live. Hey, no complaints here. Any Cold Hard is good Cold Hard, in my opinion. Here we find the Coldest one joining Kids These Days for a performance, as well as some behind the scenes footage with The Cool Kids and Timbuck2….