Common sits down to discuss his seminal 2005 album, Be, as part of the Classic Albums By Classic Artists’ series by Reebok Classics & Rock The Bells. It’s pretty dope to hear Com discuss the album in his own words – how he linked with Kanye, and how Dilla was his roommate at the time….
Category: Chicago
Video: Rotimi x Mickey Factz – Hello
Currently in rotation on MTVu
Mixtape: Kanye West x Jay-Z – Chop The Throne [Chopped Not Slopped]
O.G. Ron C and DJ Candlestick have done it again. After having their way with Kanye’s MBDTF, they’ve now chopped up Watch The Throne. A must listen for all Screw heads. Hit the jump to slow it down a (few) notches. 2BDz
Video: FSD On WGCI’s The After Party 9/1/11
Streaming live video by Ustream Live @ 9:15am. Live in studio with Tony Sco, Leon Rogers & Sherm. We’re go
Video: Shawnna feat. GMG – Lap Dance
Somewhat NSFW. I’d also advise you to ask your children to leave the room.
Video: Melanie Fiona @ Alhambra Palace
Alhambra Palace was the place to be Monday night, as the Heineken x Roc Nation Red Star Access tour made it’s Chicago stop. Above you can check out Melanie Fiona crash the stage and join Wale to perform “Beautiful Bliss” as well as footage of Ms. Melanie running through her songs “Change The Record”, “This…
No I.D. Working With Nas & Common; Says Jay-Z’s Recording New Album
In an interview with Billboard.com’s The Juice, No I.D. has confirmed that he’s given Jay-Z records for his new album, and that he’s also contributing to both Common and Nas’ projects. Talk about locking in with some of the greats. “Jay has started again,” reveals No I.D., who worked with the hip-hop superstar on “Blueprint…
BJ The Chicago Kid x Fly Union – Heartless
BJ snapped with this one. For his latest drop, BJ and Fly Union link for what seems to be the original version or a remix of Fly U’s “Long Run” from their The Greater Than Club album. BJ’s The Life Of Love’s Cupid impacts September 10th.
Video: Tee Jay – Lights Please
Tee Jay popped up on the Chicago scene in the early-aughts and then up and disappeared for about half a decade. Well, if you wondered where he went, this video will explain a lot. Very personal, and not even the half of it.
Video: Astonish – All That I Need
Directed by R. Raven. From Atonish’s The Astonishingly ODD Project, which drops in October.