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Category: Chicago
Video: Mr. Immortality: The Life & Times of Twista [Trailer]
When it comes to Chicago hip-hop, there’s no way Twista can’t be mentioned. With almost twenty years in the game, Twist has definitely made his presence felt in hip-hop & has remained one of the people at the forefront in the Midwest movement. Now, with this documentary, we get a front-row seat to see what…
Video: A Day In The Life Of The L.E.P. Bogus Boys
In part deux of their A Day In The Life series with Vibe Magazine, we find the Low End Professionals in the studio with Matt of The Illfonics, meeting with Global Grind & chopping it up with MTV. I hope we hear something from the session with the Illfonics soon.
Mikkey Halsted – Gorgeous (Freestyle)
“I’m just the best rapper here joe, nevermind me.” If you were just tuned into WBMZ Chicago’s BoardMemberz Radio, then you heard the lyrical bomb Mikkey Halsted dropped over Kanye’s “Gorgeous”. If not, you’re in luck. Here’s the MP3 for you. Dark Room drops December 21st. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Mikkey-Halsted-Gorgeous-Freestyle.mp3] Mikkey Halsted – Gorgeous (Freestyle)
Video: R. Kelly’s Love Letter: The Documentary, Pt. 1
Kells takes some time out to talk about what his inspired his new album & the challenges he faced working on it. It’s good to see Robert back at it. Love Letter hits stores December 14th.
Tribune’s Top 2010 Indie Chicago Albums
Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune recently ranked his top 1o indie Chicago albums and the homie Cap D snagged the top spot. Cue the applause! Psalm One & Rhymefest’s albums were also featured in the list, landing the number 5 & 9 spots. Chicago Tribune: How to define success? David “Cap D” Kelly offers…
Video: Mic Terror Freestyle On The Go Show
Mic Terror stopped through Boi Jeanius’ The Go Show Tuesday to discuss a few things & even spit a few bars, which you can check out in the video above. FSD x Boi Jeanius coming soon. Stay tuned..
Video: Residue Reed – Get Throwed (Freestyle)
FAMO frontman Residue Reed links up with Davy Greenberg for a freestyle over “Get Throwed”. This also serves as the trailer for his upcoming White Lies tape hosted by DJ Sean Mac, dropping in January. Outside of Freestyles the bulk of the production duties are handled by Tony Baines on “White Lies: It’s Not a…
Video: Cap 1 a.k.a. Ro’Zay Richie – Bakk On It
Cap takes it back to the kitchen with that pyrex visions for his latest musical short film.
Video: Kanye West Takes It To Cabrini Green & The Ickes
In part 2 and 3 of Kanye’s unreleased behind-the-scenes footage of his “Homecoming” video shoot from 2007, we find Kanye on location at two now-defunct housing projects in Chicago – Cabrini Green and The Ickes. Ye interacts with the people and causes quite the stir when he hits the Westside in the latter half of…