Category: Chicago

Man, the “Hipster Rap” backlash is really starting to rear its ugly head, huh? First, I’ll start by saying that I do not like the term “Hipster Rap” – it’s just another label that puts various emcees and entertainers in a stereotypical box for people to judge. Secondly, I think most of the emcees deserve…

So my guy Eric Romer runs an Indianapolis-based Hip-Hop blog, A Dream Killer, and has some pretty interesting material, not only on Indianapolis – but on Midwest hip-hop in general. He recently uncovered some rare and unreleased Rhymefest material, from ‘Fest’s stay in the Nappy City in the early and mid-00’s. The first is an…

“Shine on track 9, got the internet clickin” Yessir. Another self-produced joint from Naledge’s Brainiac Society crony Fooch a.k.a. Nick Stylz. Fooch – “Fooch Tha MC” 

Another new clip from Reno Chinati – this one called “Mr. Windy City”. I wonder what TeeJay a.k.a. Mr. Windy City thinks about this? Let the alias wars begin! Only kidding here, people.

Oh yeah, here’s another one of those unreleased Lupe gems I promised [**trying to act like it’s not a big deal**] Man, I don’t know about you guys, but I love hearing this side of Lupe. Almost like a lost member of the Clipse or something. He really should release some sort of “street album”…

Big props to Becca the Promo Mami for sending over.

Ivy League has just been churning out the material lately. This Tony Baines-produced track samples the Tribe’s classic, “Clap Your Hands” (this may not register for some of you youngin’s). Props to Mr. Jay ILLa for sending over. Ivy League – “Pusha Man”

If you peeped the interview I posted with Twista earlier in the week, you know that Twist had some choice words for the currently embattled and controversial, Father Pfleger (or as Twista called him “Father Fuckery”) regarding his slander campaign against the Mobsta last summer. If you aren’t familiar with the situation, let me offer…

Mr. Pugslee Atomz just sent over this new track from Chicago emcee Wes Restless, called “Showstoppers (95bpm)”, which features Longshot. How do you guys like Wes? Wes Restless feat. Longshot – “Showstoppers”

Another blast from the past for you: Last summer DJ RTC (who also runs RubyHornet) did a live interview and mix session with Naledge of the Kidz In The Hall (during his tenure at Rawkus), as part of RTC’s “A Poor Craftsman Always Blames His Tools” series. Hosted in part by Phli’s Dave Jeff, RTC…