Category: Chicago

2 rappers. 1 beat. No problem? Once upon a time in the Windy City, Chicago producer SC chopped up an incredible beat – one that was such a beast, that he knew it would literally kill the game. He took this beat and serviced it to two of the cities hottest up-and-coming emcees: Mikkey Halsted…

An unreleased ode to sneakers from Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks, that didn’t make The Bake Sale. Say goodbye to the Kids as they’re headed overseas to tour Europe through July (the going away party is this evening).  “Now we out in Europe – spending Euros“ (wait, wrong post) The Cool Kids – “Unos” (Unreleased)…

The good folks over at Metal Lungies just posted another one of their infamous “Beat Drop” installments where various Bloggers from around the web (What up Khal?), discuss some of their favorite productions from the games top Beatsmiths – they’ve held previous “Beat Drops” for J.Dilla and Large Professor. Kanye West is the subject of…

So a few people (Romer and Becca, in particular) have been telling be about this kid, Jay Who, from Chicago, and I must admit, I’ve been napping on dude. He just dropped his Shel Silverstein-influenced mixtape, Where the Sidewalk Ends (download for FREE here), and has his full-length debut, The Lite and The Addict (another…

As told to RubyHornet, Naledge and Double-O plan to jump in the studio with Rakim to record a remix to the Eric B & Rakim infused “Blackout” from the Kidz In The Hall’s, The In Crowd album. Check: While performing at the Nokia Theater, Naledge had the chance to meet and build with Rakim. It…

A new joint from Naledge Born and the debut artist from his Brainiac Society imprint, Fooch. Even if you’re a casual reader of the site, you’ve seen Fooch around plenty – and get used to it – he’s not letting up. You can also check out a dope feature on him right now over at…

Just when you thought it was over…

VIMBY – Gemstones Shout to KayCee

Another one from 20,000 leagues under the sea. One of my favorite producers, Chicago’s very own, Boogz, is behind the boards on this one, and it features Gemini…er…GemStones singing the hook. Definitely perfect for this time of year. Edit: Removed at the request of First & Fifteenth

Celebrating “Powerful Music’s” three week stay on Timbuk2’s GoILL Radio, as well as being recently added to B96 and Siruis Radio, Lungz returns with another heater – “Truth”, produced by Swift. His full length long player has been delayed indefinitely as he readies his upcoming mixtape with Cosm Roks and Roper.   Lungz – “Truth” …