Ms. Marisa was in town last week for the opening of the new Victoria’s Secret store on Michigan Ave. While in the City of Wind, she presented Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose with the award for “Chicago’s Sexiest Athelete” [II].  He seemed thrilled. I would take this time to comment on how dope Marisa is,…

Produced by Devo Springsteen. This unreleased gem featuring vocal assistance from Johnny Legend did not end up making the final copy of Shawnna’s sophomore set Block Music.  I’m not sure how or why this ended up on the cutting room floor, but hey, it’s better late than never, eh? This is a leak from Shawnna’s Block…

Arlo’s crazy, man. Yesterday, I got this Dead Presidents-infused trailer for “Arlo’s Jeezy Attack”, so I had to ask him what this was for. What it a Jeezy diss? No. Was he making a spoof to Dead Prez? Not really. I had to get with Arlo (NHJIC) to figure out where he was going with…

Neu Modern Mafia, a collective of young Chicago emcees (Constant L. Burts, Jimmy Wells, J. Scarlett, and Krypton Flo) hailing from all sides of the city, dropped their “Neu Era” mixtape today. Hosted by DJ Moondawg. Neu Modern Mafia – “Neu Era“

Produced by Rashid Hadee. This is leak number two from the Pugs Atomz & Rashid Hadee collabo album, Stormy, brought to you by FSD & DJBooth.net.  “I’ll Wait For You” is dedicated to Pugs & Rash’s love for Hip-Hop music, and the everyday struggles that come with creating it. Couple that with inner city life and…

Off Anton Genius’ In Genius They Trust. Dropping on Old Hallows Eve. D’Ablo – “Shake Em Off”

Gaggie hooks up with the Po Pimp for a feel good track.   Roll up a Gaggie and enjoy. Gaggie feat. AK (of Do or Die) – “Feel Good”

Cot damn Astonish snaps on this one. This freestyle alone has be ready for his new project to drop. Unleash some new music, A! Writers Wednesday 2 is going down Wednesday, November 4th at the Darkroom, with a VERY impressive bill. Shouts to Q Hefna

Freddie sat down with DJ Leche after his CMJ set at S.O.B.s last week. This was right after Freddie got booted off stage for “taking the pot”. He was probably out in NYC talking to Samson, if you know what I mean. Spotted Y2K

Sime and Race break down their distinct lingo, and let those that don’t know…know. The Primeridian have come up with their own “lingo” that is often expressed in their songs, shows and day to day interactions. Simeon and Race break down “good bean”, “darling” “Cauwfee” and more…. Interview with Laurent of Fine Print…