I’ve heard mumblings over the past few weeks that The Cool Kids were making an official name change, and as witnessed in this video during Go ILL Radio, Timbuck2 dropped their new moniker – simply Chuck & Mike, live on the air.  I’m not sure if this is 100% official, or if it’s going to stick,…

I posted the Mp3 of this joint the other day, now Chi-Town’s version of “I Shot Ya” gets the video treatment.  They’ll battle anybody in the rap game, quick. Off Mike Caliberz’ Bullet Proof Audio:  Spring Break Previously: Amilcar & A-List – “I Shot Ya”

Project Mayhem stopped through the Fresh N Proper show over at the Radio DePaul studios last night. Check FNP every Tuesday night 7:30-10PM. Real dope interview. If for some reason your still not caught up on Project Mayhem, here is an excellent introduction. shouts to Q. Replica Rolex watches have come a long way in…

Robert and GL collide on “She Knows What She’s Doin”, which was a leftover from Kells’ latest release, Untitled. Also, embrace that cover art.  Whatcha doin back there, G? R. Kelly feat. GLC – “She Knows What She’s Doin”

Drive slow, homie. Over at A-Trak’s blog, he writes and reminisces about his super dope collabo mixtape with GLC, 2006’s Drive Slow.  I can’t believe Drive Slow is already four years old.  Doesn’t seem possible.  Anyhoo, this project included three of my favorite GLC songs ever, including “Honor Me”, “Welcome To Haterville” (Prod. by M$M)…

Track produced by Tony Baines.  Video directed by Anton Genius Off D’s upcoming project, Party-N-Drama

Continuing with the onslaught of Ivy League material, Novakane drops his latest single, “Black Flag”. Cover art is dope. Novakane – “Black Flag”

What a jerk!  Although, it looks more like Jigga’s bodyguard was the one doing the treating, but either way this is pretty funny. I’d like to hear Leon’s take on this. via Chicago’s TMZ, Bobby Rocwell, with Midwest Live. They’re always watching.  Don’t get left hangin’

The wait is over.  Revenge of the Backpacks 2 is finally here. Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, Naledge of Kidz N The Hall, Twone Gabz, Juice, Add-2, Pugs Atomz, Psalm One, J Ivy & More…. 30 Tracks of remixed music and rapid fire mixing reminiscent of FunkMaster Flex’s 60min of Funk. . . . Appearances By: “Super…

Yesterday, Freddie Gibbs met with the gang on Navy Pier for a candid interview on 89.5 Vocalo Radio.  Luis and FG talk about Gibbs’ rise to the forefront of Hip Hop’s new class, how he started rapping, his hometown of Gary, IN, his summer plans (performing at Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Fest) and much more.  Part…