Category: Chicago

You’ve read the posts, you’ve peeped the Tweets, now catch a visual of DJ Jay iLLa’s “4,3,2,1” live and in action, courtesy of Brandon “N2ition” Riley.  Here we find iLLa, Mikkey Halsted, Juice and Twone Gabz all at Soundscape working on their respective verses and in the booth unleashing their bars of fury.  ‘Fest’s part wasn’t…

Mic Terror & Davy Greenberg got together Monday to shoot the clip for Mic Terror’s super dope track, “Send It Up” , which was something I hoped to see a video treatment for.  The video was shot at various locations on the Southside of Chicago and features appearances from Project Mayhem, Ray Protege and comedy duo…

This is pretty hilarious. Aziz talks about the time Kanye invited him to a club and then over to his house for a party, subsequently leading to Aziz having to tell jokes to Kanye’s guests. Aziz’s Initmate Moments for a Sensual Evening DVD, CD & MP3 are all available now. Spotted @ NahRight

Be sure to tune in to the Mo’Nique Show next Tuesday night, January 26th on BET, to catch Really D. Williams performing live on her show. First Kimmel, now Mo’Nique.  What’s next?

“Womb to the Tomb” feat. Pill Last night, Fredrick headlined a show at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Also featured on the bill were Mickey Facts and Das Rascist. Rap Radar was on hand to get some footage of Gibbs’ set, and filmed tres tracks. The first is “Womb to the Tomb” with Pill on…

Rip game proper. This joint premiered tonight on DePaul Radio.  I’m sure the official CDQ will drop any day now. Rockie Fresh feat. YP & Bighomie DOE – “Fly Like This” Shouts to Gates

Dope cover.  Looks like Hennessy Black made an appearance, too. El Che is looking at a May/June release. Update: Photography Credit: Virgil Solis

Lupe has teamed up with Kenna & Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park for “Resurrection”, a track to support the Haitian earthquake effort.  You can donate and download the song with the widget below.  The full press release is after the jump.  Shouts to Lu for doing his part! On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake…

Prod. by Turbo Vo named the song after what he does on this track, and what I do on weekends.  Zing! MarVo – “Blackout”

Chicago Hip-Hop steps up to the plate on January 31st for a benefit concert for Haiti.  We have paired with a handful of groups, various websites, stores and companies to bring you Every Drop Counts Chicago, to raise funds for the disaster in Haiti. The show is 17+ and you can buy your tickets online now…