HP created this commercial to raise awareness for the Summit on the Summit a.k.a. their climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is the first time THREE people have been featured in HP’s iconic “hands on” commercial. Pretty dope. I actually interviewed Lupe today, and we spoke about his upcoming climb. That interview is coming soon, my…

A new twist to an old favorite, courtesy of Kid Planet and Wesley Restless. Wes Restless vs. Kid Planet album available Nov. 14th, 2009. Wes Restless vs. Kid Planet – “Moonlight”

Is that a neeple? Twista has been on a video shooting spree over the past few weeks, with his latest being the clip for “Hustla”.  Up and coming Chicago filmmaker Paul John directed the clip, and Nick Brazinsky was on hand to snap some still shots for us.  This definitely looks ill. Expand the post…

DoNskI’s artist Kurfew drops his brand new mixtape.  You can download a free copy below, and check out his website for more details. Mixtape: Kurfew – Heart of The City

I posted this yesterday, but some adjustments had to be made.  So let’s do it again… Jay iLLa – Chicago’s Illanoise Expand the post for Tracklist and Press Release Chicago, IL – October 27, 2009 – Today, the Windy City’s own iLLaNOise aka Jay iLLa present his latest mixtape, “Chicago’s iLLaNOise .” This is the…

Something new from Voyce G.I. Go. From his upcoming project with Diggins called Bomb Threat, which is set to drop on Halloween. Look for a video and more details coming soon. Voyce G.I. Go – “N Da Go”

ADaD and Exile recently had a show together in Santa Monica, California. While there, Jeremiah “The Urban Nomad” Alexis, caught up with them for a quick interview and joined them for a few shenanigans. Jeremiah and ADaD discuss: annoying bouncers, Fruit Of The Loom, a short piece intitled “Please Leave Now!” and getting kicked out…

Produced by Brian “All Day” Miller I’m not sure whether this is going to make Chicago: The Photo Album or not, but this track is a monster.  Featuring three of Chicago’s dopest spitters.  This is kind of like “Chicagorillas” Pt. 2. Mikkey Halsted feat. Bump J & Skooda Chose – “Woe”

Vo throws his hat in the ring. Writers Wednesday 2 is November 4th, 2009 at the Darkroom.

Itika Oldwine interviewed Lisa Raye at Monday night’s Men of Style Awards at The Shrine in Chicago, which she attended with the Rev. Al Sharpton.  Lisa Raye is a native Chicagoan and in this interview she speaks on Chicago teen violence as well as the recent pregnancy epidemic at Paul Roberson High School.  You can also…