Category: Chicago

So last night I posted my first “official” blog over at the esteemed URB.com. I decided to take another look at the whole Doompostor phenomenon that stared on Fake Shore Drive about a month ago. Check:Well, the response to this story was more than I could have ever anticipated. Within an hour of posting I…

Timberlake: Bringin’ ’88 back? Ahhh…the smell of success – how sweet it is The latest rumblings over at the URB blog (where you can find your boy doing some additional blogging, by the way – PLUG!) are that Justin “I Don’t Know Anything About Those Steroids Timbaland’s Been Taking” Timberlake is officially a Cool Kids…

From his debut album – coming very soon. MarVo is a protege’ of Chicago lyrical juggernaut, Juice, so you already know where I’m going with this. MarVo – “Step Into the Bad Side” Shout to Roosevelt Treasurechest over at Soundslam

Last night I received an email from the homie Bump J, confirming the internet rumors that were swirling last week regarding his departure from Atlantic Records: Yes, the rumors are true. I asked or a release from Atlantic and was granted my freedom. It’s a new ballgame now. Bump is in control of his own…

Chicago’s man of the people, Pugslee Atomz, drops the second video from his Coversations with a Chamelion album. Out now on Gravel Records. Sidebar: Pugs caught me trying to knock the doors down at the Smart Bar in the Metro on Friday night – in search of a cocktail, of course. My bad.

RhymefestMetro ChicagoJanuary 18th, 2008 This past Friday, Che Smith played to a fanatical crowd in his hometown of Chicago. If you’ve ever seen ‘Fest perform live you know he does not disappoint. His energy and enthusiasm truly make him enjoyable to watch, not to mention the passion he has for his music and moving the crowd. Che…

The latest webisode from our boy ‘Fest.  He hits the studio with Just Blaze to record a track for El Che.  I actually saw him debut this track at Lollapalooza this past summer – Incredible stuff. Definitely a B-Boy anthem right here.

The super unofficial remix of Kanye’s “Flashing Lights” featuring some R. Kelly babbling. Kanye West feat. R. Kelly – “Flashing Lights” (Remix) Jacked from You Heard That New

The debut video from Astonish, the newest member of Chicago’s legendary Molemen crew.   The first single from From Now Until Forever, dropping February 26.  This right here gets the big Fake Shore Drive cosign.  Well done, Astonish – I’m diggin’ this track. Shout to Sonia

My boy Maestro just hit me with a banger from his new artist Pete Sayke.  From Pete’s debut album Cubicle Rebellion, available now here. Pete Sayke – “Follow the Liter” (produced by Maestro)