Wayne MT, the man behind Upside of Down News, dropped by the set of Paypa of Project Mayhem and Mikkey Halsted’s video for “So Mean” and held an impromptu interview with all parties involved. I’ve heard the video is about done and from the chatter bubbling, it’s shaping up very nicely. Look for that to drop soon. …
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Video: Rhymefest Mentors Students @ Cabrini Connections
My homie Bradley Troast had me speak on one of his panels at Northwestern University a while back, and since then he’s been doing big things with Cabrini Connections, a mentoring/tutoring program, which aids and assists Chicago youth, who live in and around Cabrini Green. The program teaches the students vital skills in preparation for college and the real world….
Video: Que BILLAH’s Birthday Bash
In case you didn’t hear, BILLAH had his birthday bash last weekend at Sub-T, which included him alongside DJ Izzo and a live band. Those who attended caught a great performance and a bunch of surprises. Here’s a recap of the mans set. Happy belated.
Video: Griffen – The Earn
Directed by Konee Rok This is the first video release off Griff’s upcoming Scarface-assisted Apotheosis album, due out soon on FaceMob Records.
Pugs Atomz – Listen To My Album
And when I hear your shit, I push eject, then I throw it out the window with the rejects The first leak from the new Pugs Atomz mixtape, Kinda Like A Mixtape, brought to you by FSD (on the dial!) and DJ Booth and due out May 24th. This mixtape is in preparation for Pugs’…
DA Smart – Hip Hop (Where She Go)
New music from Chicago vet DA Smart. He’s looking for Hip-Hop. Have you seen her? No Hammer. In all seriousness, DA is calling out to emcees to bring back some socially conscious and uplifting material. Hopefully it’s not too late – hear the man out. [wpaudio url=”http://www.box.net/shared/static/mtxiitfzt5.mp3″ text=”DA Smart – Hip Hop Where She Go” dl=”http://www.box.net/shared/mtxiitfzt5″]
Twista Documentary Set To Begin Filming In June
NYC-based company Vladar is headed to Chicago in June to begin filming a 90 minute documentary on legendary Chicago emcee Twista. The documentary which focuses on Twista’s career, impact on the community and contributions to hip-hop and will accompany his new album, due out in November. The documentary will be available with the album and…
Mic Terror Planning ‘Fresh Prince Of Darkness’ For July
Fresh off the release of his super dope (and experimental) mixtape Can I Borrow A Feeling (with DJ RTC), Mic Da Terrible has already announced a new project – The Fresh Prince of Darkness – which is due out sometime in July. I had to reach out to Mic to find out the details and…
FSD Giveaway: NARM Urban Meet Up
This year NARM (the National Association of Recording Merchandisers) conference hits Chicago, and I’d like to personally invite everyone out to the event for Hip-Hop and Urban Music – the Urban Meet Up & Industry Culture Clash, May 16 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago from 2-3pm. This event will feature some of the music…
4-Ize – New Day (Prod. by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
I’ve gotta give it up to 4-Ize. All of his covers get a chuckle out of me, and this one for AwesoMania is no exception. I know last weekend I was plugging his upcoming mixtape with Don Cannon, Off The Top Rope, but this single is actually the first from his upcoming official album AwesoMania. …