Last night, Talib Kweli and Mos Def (as Black Star) played two sold out shows at Chicago’s House of Blues. Mos and Kwe surprised the crowd when Com Sense emerged from backstage to join the duo for “Respiration” – something that probably hasn’t been done in ten years. That’s history. And oh yeah, if you…
Video: Shawty Lo f/ Twista x Wale – Pocahontas
Off Shawty’s Bank Head Forever mixtape.
Pics: Hennessy x KAWS Chicago Launch Party
Wednesday night, Hennessy held a small launch party at Blackbird for their limited edition collaboration bottle with artist KAWS. Every guest was treated with a bottle and a bag designed by KAWS himself. The dinner, created by Blackbird’s chefs, infused Hennessy in all of the entrees and deserts and had a signature drink with each…
Project Mayhem – Dope Party [No DJ] + Release Party Footage
Today PM drops off an untagged version of their new single “Dope Party,” which was featured on their latest mixtape Industry Night. Look for the video, directed by Coodie & Chike coming soon. Also, we have some footage of the Industry Night release party, hosted by Sean Mac, above. Dope Party fn
Add-2 – 94 Style
New music from the one man duo, Add-2. This definitely sounds like something straight out of 1994 – in a good way, of course. This is the second Jesse White/flip reference this week. Not mad at that. Ha! Download his new mixtape One Missed Call here, and check out a shout out from Kendrick Lamar…
Video: The Swopes f/ Sulaiman – Drugs
Directed by Jermaine Productions Suli and the Swopes drop a visual to their ode for D Rugs over the classic Kim beat.
Video: FSD Interviews Common
Shot by Gregory Buisseret and edited by Michael Schultz for T.E.H.O. Media. Produced by Andrew Barber and Andre Delroy. After almost four years, I was finally able to interview one of my all time favorite emcees: Common Sense. I’ve been following his career for nearly 20 years and although we’ve crossed paths numerous times, I’ve…
Mixtape: Vic Spencer – Vic Greenthumbs
Today Vic Spencer celebrated 30 rotations around the sun, and what’s a better way to celebrate than 30 self proclaimed movies from Vic Spencer and his alter ego known as Vic Greenthumbs? Vic Greenthumbs boasts a slew of features from Sulaiman, Gemstones, Chris Mathien, Chance, Alex P. Keaton, D. Brash, Brian Fresco, D2G, JDP,…
Sir Michael Rocks – Premier Politics [Cover Art + Tracklist]
This cover is the SHIT. Mikey’s second solo mixtape drops next week. Jeremih, Boldy James and Casey Veggies all make appearances. Tye Hill, Chuck Inglish and Brandun Deshay will handle the production. 16 new tracks of goodness from half of the Cool Kids. Hit the jump for tracklist… illroots
Video: Pugs Atomz – 16 Bars From Shanghai
Pugslee Atomz is currently over in the Far East on tour with The Electric, so catch the latest edition of his 16 bars series. International P!