I’ve got three pairs of tickets to giveaway for Wednesday night’s Wonderland High School Tour at the Congress Theater.   Talk about a solid lineup: Snoop, Red, Meth, Devin the Dude?  Count me in. To win, please send an email with subject line: Wonderland Tix to me and answer this question correcting: What was the first…

Rita J checks in from Atlanta on the Eve of her Artist Workshop release, which drops tomorrow (November 3rd) on All Natural Inc.  I urge those who support independent albums and labels to go out and make that purchase.  Look for her Fake Shore Drive and ANI-sponsored free project to drop later today!

What’s a grine?  Pow!  I kid, of course. Download the latest mixtape from Slugo below.  Expand post for tracklist. DJ Slugo – Respect My Grine Vol. 3 (Write Ya Life)

My twin brother (No Mr. Hudson) Big Wiz drops off a new record, after having a bit of an FSD hiatus.  Phat Boi Fresh, where you been?  I like this minimalist track… Big Wiz feat. Tic – “Ha” 

Another leak from Rockie’s Modern Life. Rockie – “New Chapter” 

Something new from TeeJay.  Here he touches on the opportunity cost of having a dreadful day job.   I know we all wish he didn’t have to go back.  Pow!  Off Tee’s One Beat Away mixtape – coming soon. TeeJay – “Ain’t Going Back” Related:

Best. Picture. Ever. Here’s a brand new joint from the Chosen One, over some Landlord production. Skooda has a message for the rappers out there: “tell them they got 2 months to get their shit together” Ruh-roh!! Skooda Chose – “Next Best Thing” Props to Mr. John Spurgeon

Busy told me on Thursday that he has about 15 more Lupe tracks he’s ready to unleash. As far as the mixtape, I don’t care what you call it, just bring it back…

Twista popped up at Sean Kingston’s show in Madison, WI on Thursday night.  The infamous Nick Brazinsky was on hand to catch some footage of Cav doing one of his fastest verses ever, and one of his biggest hits ever. Sidenote: I love how Twista’s bodyguard/goon/resident GMG bruiser has now inherited the iPod chain. Pay…

November 3rd.  Wild Hare.  Be there – because Shawnna said so.