Category: Chicago

Congratulations and respect due to Chicago singer Jeremih, who literally just inked a deal with Def Jam.  Who says you can’t go major by being in Chicago?  Jeremih created a huge buzz for himself with the monster record, “Birthday Sex”, and it paid off in a big way.  In fact, they’re already starting the promo buzz…

Syleena Johnson – “Go” (Prod. by Toxic) F.A.B.L.E. – “Rip It Off” Dave Coresh – “Lose” The Native Soul feat. Kenna – “Understand Me” Dave Pracyse – “First Class” The Paxtons – “Ain’t I”

Illisoul the Chicago band of brothers (and sisters) featuring Phil G, Anton Genius, J. Hollins, Bobby Rocwell and many, many more, just dropped off their 2009 street sampler for your entertainment. Download a free copy below. Illisoul – 2009 Street Sampler

New video from Chi City crooner, BJ.

Here Com dishes on his collaboration clothing line with Microsoft, appropriately titled ‘Softwear’. I’m not sure how many of these pieces I’d wear (I do like the Bill Gates mugshot joint), but I’m definitely digging this more than those $200 ‘driving caps’ Lonnie was hawking a while back.

This video is great! I must tip my hat on this one.

As part of DJBooth.net’s Freestyle Series (this is #18).  They’re really on a roll here. Naledge – “Turn Off (Freestyle)” Shouts to Z!

I swear, with the way people have been acting lately, you’d think Gucci Mane was the second coming of Christ or something. People haven’t been this excited about someone getting out of jail since Suge Knight got out.

Pugslee! Graffic Audio Spent a bit of time with Chicago’s own Pugslee Atomz. He is one of the best examples here of a self marketing MC that we can find. See what you think. Enjoy the music video as well…he did that too LOL.

New bars from Bari the Brain, over Busta’s Bust’s “Respect My Conglomerate”.  Courtesy of RubyHornet. Naledge – “Respect Me”