The Coolest Kids in class rarely do shows in Chicago as they’re usually touring the globe and making moves elsewhere, but when they do return, you better believe they’re returning to a sold out crowd. Fans packed Reggie’s on Friday night for their set with Theophilus London as part of Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound…
Lupe Fiasco – B.M.F. (Building Minds Faster)
“Fuck what Pro say, look at this protest” Lu shut this shit down. Period. Lupe Fiasco – B.M.F. (Building Minds Faster) Damn.
Kanye’s Dark Twisted Fantasy?
Last night, Kanye’s original blog got a makeover and momentarily this banner ran at the top of the page. It advertised a trailer for My Dark Twisted Fantasy, which appeared on the mock tracklist that leaked a short while ago (the song was labeled “Dark Fantasy”). What does it all mean? Is this the follow…
J Grigdes feat. Hot 2 Def – Get It + Your Life feat. MarVo (Prod. by Drumma Boy)
Two new joints from J Grig, the first featuring current radio hitman Hot 2 Def, and the second featuring lyrical monster MarVo. Both dope, with the latter being produced by Drumma Boy. Good looks all around for Mr. Grigdes. J Grigdes feat. Hot 2 Def – Get It J Grigdes feat. MarVo – Your Life…
All Natural Inc. – Podcast No. 1 [Hosted by ADaD]
All new music from the All Nat camp. Hosted by ADaD. BTW, Happy belated B-Day to Simeon from Primeridian…his born day was yesterday. All Natural Inc. Podcast #1 hosted by MC Adad featuring new music by Cap D & Illmind, Tall Black Guy & The Primeridian (Darling Lure), MC Adad, Eulorhythmics, BSTC, Proh Mic, Kenautis Smith, Rita…
Video: Arlo + John J – Lawndale
Directed by 1985 I need a Gyros shirt.
Video: Snoop Dogg Unveils Youth Football League In Chicago
As I mentioned earlier in the week, Snoop Dogg is expanding his youth football league to another city and that city is Chicago. Today, he was in the Chi to unveil his plans, meet with kids and hold a press conference. He left everyone with this quote: “Chicago needs me. And I need Chicago” via…
Video: Kid Sister – Big N Bad
Ay yi yi, Melisa. Directed by Rik Cordero and filmed at various Chicagoland hotspots including Super Dawg, where the dogs are super overrated. No shots, though. No shots. A-Trak, Flosstradamus and others make cameos. *dead* at some of these extras.
L.E.P. Bogus Boys on Kay Slay’s Streetsweeper Radio
Earlier this week, the Bogus Boys were out in NYC and dropped by Kay Slay’s Streetsweeper Radio, which airs on Wednesday nights at 8pm on Shade 45. They chopped it up with the Drama King and talked about Lil Larry & Rick Ross, Chicago, their careers, future plans and more. They also let Slay premiere…
New Banksy Piece Found in Chicago?
Street artist and UK-dweller, Banksy, hit Chicago back in May and left a handful of pieces throughout the City in his wake. Only three were actually identified (the carriage, the hoodrat, and the wall creature), but many speculated there were other, unfound, works of art around the City. I mean, they could potentially anywhere, right? Today, I…