In memory of the late, great J. Dilla, who passed on February 10th, 2006. I know I’ve mentioned this before, but besides Rash’s work with No ID, his work with J. Dilla is my absolute favorite (sorry ‘Ye). I could probably talk about it for hours. Common’s Like Water For Chocolate dropped in March of…
Video: Freddie Gibbs – “ThisIsFreddie” + Interview w/ ThisIs50
That “ThisIsFreddie” track is stupid – over that old “Traveling Man” instrumental. He also sits down for an interview where he speaks on 50’s influence and his departure from Interscope Records.
Voyce G.I. Go – Best Things In Life Are Free Vol. 2
Word to Luther & Janet. Here’s the full mixtape for your afternoon enjoyment. Voyce G.I. Go – Best Things In Life Are Free Vol. 2 Thoughts: Voyce is giving Reno Chinati a run for mixtape releases.
Video: J. Hollins – The Soul Renaissance LP [EPK]
EPK = Electronic Press Kit The Soul Renaissance LP drops February 23rd, 2010. I’ll see you when you get there….
Kidz In The Hall + DJ MoonDawg – Reality Bites
MoonDawg put together this dope mixtape which serves as a refresher course of the Kidz In The Hall library. It includes new, old and never-before-heard music. I urge you to get in tune.* *stupid Kidz In The Hall + DJ MoonDawg – Reality Bites Tracklist below the heavens…*TRACKLIST* 1. Welcome To Chicago (The Intro)2. Cool,…
Voyce G.I. Go – “Listening To The Lyrics”
Eightball & MJG once famously (or…not so much) told me to listen to the lyrics. Therefore, I did. Now Voyce is here to expound on the same topic. What difference does it make, listen to the tape! Voyce’s Best Things In Life Are Free Vol. 2 comes next week. Voyce G.I. Go – “Listening To…
Video: Kidz In The Hall – “Jukebox”
Dope video, fellas. This joint was directed by BBGun, who also did this excellent Christian Rich clip. Land of Make Believe in stores March 9th.
Video: Mike Schpitz – “The Rain”
Beat “borrowed” from 9th Wonder. Off Mike’s Love Potion Potion Number 9th: The Hangover, which featured him over 9th production. You can download the whole project here. Video directed and edited by Tori Boyd
Lupe Fiasco – “What U Want” + “Proceed” [Unreleased]
More Lupe from the land of the lost… Chi’s Pac just doesn’t stop. I’ll have more info on these later, and will update, but as Lu confirmed via The Twitter, “Proceed” is an old record, but “What U Want” will be on Lasers. Update: Lupe Fiasco – “What U Want” + “Proceed” [Unreleased] Both songs,…
Rockie Fresh feat. YP & Bighomie DOE – “Fly Like This” [CDQ]
Three of the Chicago’s youngest in charge show off their triangle offense on “Fly Like This” We had the radio rip a while back, here’s the CDQ. Rockie Fresh feat. YP & Bighomie DOE – “Fly Like This” [CDQ]