I’m sure most of you know by now, but late last night/early this morning we lost a true Hip-Hop legend – Guru (best known for being one half of Gangstarr and his Jazzmatazz series) – who succumbed to a bout with cancer. Today is a very sad day for Hip-Hop. Adding insult to injury, Guru’s “life partner”…
Mixtape: The Suppliers – The First Shipment
The Suppliers debut mixtape is finally upon us in celebration of 4/20 (which is apparently their favorite Holiday). These guys definitely brought in the heavy hitters for their first look. The Suppliers have released there first mixtape: The First Shipment ( SHITM, Simply History In The Making) Hosted By: Dj Ill Will, Dj Rockstar & Dj…
Video: Kanye West In His New Jersey Studio Circa 2002 [Unreleased]
Filmed by Danny Joe Sorge Here we have some super exclusive footage of Kanye West in his New Jersey home studio in early 2002, working on music for himself as well as Rhymefest’s demo. This was from a vintage episode of Channel Zero, the Chicago Hip-Hop show that Coodie (now with Creative Control) operated with…
Video: Toxic feat. Syleena Johnson – My Story
Directed by Da Visionaryz Noyz & Kameo of Da Visionaryz create yet another dope visual; this time for Chicago emcee and production vet, Toxic. You probably remember Toxic from his work with Twista and Traxster as well as for his production for Keyshia Cole on the track “Trust”. Here Tox links with songstress Syleena Johnson (welcome back!) for a reflective tale…
Video: Million $ Mano’s B-Day Party @Superfun Party
Yep. The party was as advertised: pure insanity and elegant debauchery. Mano rang in his (?) birthday in style with some of Chicago’s finest. If you missed it, spend a little time watching this Mike Carson-directed clip and be there next year.
Video: Skooda Chose – Ridiculous
This shit is ridiculous. In the final installment of Skooda’s music visual (“Blackout” & “Chicagorilla” here) series with Anton Genius, the Chosen One rips into No ID & Kanye’s ridiculous instrumental from Diddy’s Last Train To Paris. Who’s messing with Skooda? Below the hop is the Ustream session where Skooda spits this one live and off…
Video: Lid Law – Telephony
Video directed by Jim Quattroki. Track produced by the Produktionix This video definitely had me cheesing most of the way through. The Jrunk Unk discusses the always (never) fun topic of your chick going through your phone. I think all men have had a similar experience at least once in their lives. You can put…
Video: Common “Jordan Classic 2010” Freestyle
Now 100% Lollipop free! Saturday, Com Sense was in NYC for the Jordan Classic at MSG, and kicked a freestyle at center court for the spectators. Of course he shouts out Chicago’s favorite pair of sneakers. I could’ve done without the crowd shots of the cameraman’s homies, though. via Rap Radar
B.O.B. feat. Lupe Fiasco – Past My Shades
The current tour buddies team up for a joint off Bobby Ray’s upcoming album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which drops April 27th. Put your stunna Laser shades on. B.O.B. feat. Lupe Fiasco – Past My Shades Sidenote: #1 remark I hear about B.O.B.: “He reminds me of the new Andre 3000”. via Nah…
The FSD Tumbles of the Week [4/12]
Tune in to Channel Zero *Coodie’s been doin’ this. **Who got the flyest weed? A trip down memory lane with The Best of Chicago on The FSD Tumble this week. The People vs. Larry Hoover [Source ’97] Do or Die – Victory [Gold + Gold = Platinum Advertisement] Common – One Day It’ll All Make…