My favorite summer concert series, North Coast Music Fest, has returned to Chicago for year two, and last night Wiz headlined (at the same time as Dave Guetta – who was across the park). I haven’t seen Wiz live in a couple of years, but his set has improved tremendously and dude absolutely rocked. Everything…
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Young Jeezy x Freddie Gibbs – Nicks 2 Bricks
Oh, in case you hadn’t heard, Jeezy’s The Real Is Back 2 dropped today. Download that thang now. Gibbs is on four records.
FSD Freshmen: Ty’s Six Artists You Should Know
“Who are some of the artists you’re checking for?” is one of the questions people love to ask me the most. I could go on for hours about the artists I like and those whom I’m not too fond of, but that’s not what I chose to do here. Now, before the “Why aren’t I…
Video: Lupe Says He’s The Best
A bold claim? Not so much. While back in town for a back to school show at UIC last night. Lupe kicked a quick freestyle for the crowd to let them know he’ll be right back. “When you’re done Watching The Throne, turn around and watch me, when you’re done with the Carter 4 come…
Tyrese on WGCI’s The Morning Riot
Tyrese stopped by 107.5 WGCI’s Tony Sco & The Morning Riot this morning to chat with the crew about music, movies and why most artists aren’t creative. Shots fired?
Enstrumental’s Fall 2011 Line
Drew over at Enstrumental is “Making You Uncomfortably Comfortable” with his new Fall line. Five new shirts, each with their own powerful statement–but with a hip-hop twist. He’s never failed you before so hit the jump to check out what he’s got in stock and read the meanings behind them. Follow Enstrumental here, and make…
Joe’s DINER – We Good
Tragedy Tha Beast, Kenlo Key and A-Way come together to form Joe’s DINER, which is an acronym for Joe Seriously Dope Is Not Enough Realtalk. Consider their rendition of Weezy’s “It’s Good” the grand opening, people. We Good
Video: Kids These Day Interview at The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival
Kids These Days spend some time with the local media after their performance at The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival last week. Topics include influences on their sound, tour life, their Lollapalooza performance, the future and more. KTD will be playing a free show at the Lincoln Park Apple Store on Tuesday, September 13th at 7PM. The store…
Lupe Announces Generation Lasers Tour
While Lu has been doing select dates tour dates here and there, it’s been a little while since he’s gone on a full-fledged tour. However, that will all change on September 12th, when he kicks off his Generation Lasers Tour in Boston, MA. While, looking at the dates, you’ll notice that no Chicago stop is…
Video: The Cool Kids feat. Maxine Ashley – Summer Jam
Produced by The Neptunes Yeah, it’s September 1, but the summer is still in tact. So until the leaves begin to fall, we’ll be beating this one. When Fish Ride Bicycles in stores now.