The above quotes were lifted from Fest’s Twitter page today.  For his tweets to make sense, please read from the bottom up. If you didn’t already know, Jay iLLa is working on his latest mixtape, Revenge of the Backpacks 2: Welcome To Chicago, and one notable track is a remake of LL Cool J’s legendary 1997 posse cut…

Not sure if he’s singing about his FNF contract, but I doubt it.  This is a live recording of Matthew performing “Break Free”, as part of Frequency TV’s interview and studio series, the first of which I posted yesterday.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from The Iceberg.  Here he returns with Will Smith’s nephew (nepotism!) K Smith and Chicago’s own Sincere.  I’m serious about mine, I’m so sincere. Yung Berg feat. Sincere & K Smith – “Bring Ya Girlfriends”

Move over Curtis, the Lottery Pick has jacked your beat and murdered you on your own ish.   I applaud YP for his work ethic and recent output.  Keep them coming. YP will be performing this Saturday at the “Best Of Both Worlds” Showcase (US Beer Co-1801 N Clybourn Ave) at 10 pm YP – “Hold…

My homie David Leonard recently sat down with R&B songbird and Hollywood actress, Rhona Bennett. I let D’Leo tell it: I recently sat down with Rhona Bennett…. an actress, singer, songwriter from Chicago who was once signed to Rodney Jerkins label Darkchild Entertainment via Sony Records and released a full length album some years ago,…

Another leak from Chella’s upcoming mixtape, IDONTWANNAMEETYOMAMA. Pretty good title if you ask me.  I don’t want to meet your Mother, either. Chella H – “Freaky Girl”

Courtesy of  Ernest of New Born Rodeo + Complex Magazine. Gavin – “Stuck In My Head”

Music. Drinks. Politic. Collect. Stop by the downtown location of Leaders 1354 (672 N. Wells) on Friday evening from 6p-9p to celebrate the launch of two [Dope] collabos:  Chicago Hates You & Do The Math.  We’ve got drinks and product for you, so all you have to do is show up.  Enlarge the pic for…

Hey, Bighomie DOE is just like the rest of us!  He’s just looking for a little action!  Here’s another leak off his Dollaz Over Everything mixtape, courtesy of the Brainiac Society. Bighomie DOE – “Action”

Ruby Hornet + Vita Morte + APG Music Group Rockie’s Modern Life, mixed by RTC,  is now available for download.  Shoebox with knots of Big Face 20s, Groucho Marx glasses, Jesus’ Jesus Piece, and polaroid pictures of shoes and watches not included. Rockie – Rockie’s Modern Life