Category: Chicago

Here’s a new track from Pugslee featuring Simeon and Race, and was produced by the Patriot. The track comes courtesy of Microsoft and Reverbnation.  Nice corporate look, Pugs!  Pugs Atomz feat. The Primeridian – “Dawayne & Whitley” (Prod. by Mulatto Patriot) Shouts to Mr. X

I’ve got 5 PAIRS of Chali 2na tickets to giveaway today on FSD.  He’s having a post-Rock The Bells show at the House of Blues (back porch stage) at 9:30pm. So after you hit Rock The Bells (buy discounted tickets HERE), stop by the H.O.B. for Charli 2na.  If you aren’t lucky enough to win…

If you’re in the area tonight, be sure to drop by Sonotheque (1444 West Chicago Ave) from 9pm-10pm and come have some FREE drinks on me (er…UR Chicago).  As part of UR Chicago Magazine’s CoutURe Lifestyle Photo Lab Series and photo spread they did with me for their July issues, they are hosting a celebration…

Looks like this answers everyone’s question. Straight from the horse’s mouth: “All Right” will be featured on the final version of Category F5.  The track features Kanye West and was co-produced by NO ID. Category F5. July 14, 2009

Twista kicks a freestlye (er, his verse from his “Marco Polo” freestyle.

Dude Got Bars interviews Chicago producer Xcel. For those not in the know, he did Shawnna’s “Gettin’ Some Head”, GLC’s “I Ain’t Even On Yet”, among others. He’s got some heat under his belt, and from the sound of things, there’s plenty more to come.

The King is Dead. R.I.P. M.J. I’ve still got all of your albums, CDs and tapes at home. Even Invincible. 

The digital release date for “Shining Down” is July 7th, per Amazon.com.  Here’s the accompanying cover art. Props to Sean

If you know anything about legendary Chicago Hip-Hop group Crucial Conflict, then you know it’s most explosive member, Cold Hard, is a spectacle at all times. Every word is quotable and every sentence could be a punchline. He’s easily the most entertaining figure in Chicago Hip-Hop, and if you don’t agree, please watch the trailer…

YP & Hadee?  Yes please. The second leak from YP’s upcoming mixtape, Authorized, which drops sometime next week and is being mixed by Jay Illa.  YP – “Question” (Prod. by Rashid Hadee) This song deals with the issues of violence in our city, and YP questions why it has to happen.  Related: The FBI lists the 25 Most…