Okay, talk about an allstar lineup.  RubyHornet gathered the Kidz In The Hall, Mikkey, Chip Tha Ripper and Donnis for “Fresh Academy” – where I flunked out. The third installment of Closed Session takes us to the “Fresh Academy”. Holding office hours is the dynamic faculty of Chip Tha Ripper, Naledge, Mikkey Halsted, Donnis, and…

They like Freeway Maurice where you been? Damn, I’d totally forgotten about Mo Mahon.  I tell you, Bobby Roc runs up on people in front of the most random spots – this one being the Portage Theatre.  Um? Word to the 3 way call.

That Sprite Green + RSVP Gallery + G.O.O.D. Music party is like the gift that keeps on giving. We’ll be seeing footage from this event for decades! Props GWHH

Caption this:  Timmy G vs. a Smoke Machine Timothy G lets off a new ode to his hometown, the syrup-infused “Chicago” Timmy G – “Chicago” (Prod. by Kidd)

via Tha Advakit Like most throughout the city, and the country, my heart is still heavy after watching the video of Derrion Albert being beaten to death. What makes this situation worse is the fact that since it has happened, the violence in our communities hasn’t slowed down one bit. It’s so much that needs…

Here’s a brief recap of the various panels at the Global Mixx 2009, that went down this past weekend. Watch along and pick up knowledge from the likes of Traxster, Naughty by Nature, George Daniels, Bigga Rankin, Maurice White, DJ Flipside, BAM from Power 92, Mil Tikit, Kevin Shine and others. Panels included in this…

Here’s a brand new one from Mr. Halsted.  Word on the street is that Mikk is going to be giving away a whole slew of new material in preparation of Chicago: The Photo Album, which is now scheduled to drop in November.  More details on that to come. Mikkey Halsted feat. Ayana – “Story Untold”…

This past weekend, red hot producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League were in Chicago for the Global Mixx music conference. After their panel on music publishing and production, I spoke with them about their upcoming projects (Alicia Keys, Plies, etc.) and you know I had to ask them about the double placement of one of their beats on…

I just got my hands on the tracklisting for Vic Spencers upcoming project, Vic Magorium: Hip Hop Emporium, brought to you by Brainiac Society and FSD.  It drops this Friday, October 9th.  Stay tuned. 1. Naledge Emporium (Intro.)2. Victormized3. B’s Up!!4. The Thoroest Freestyle5. Party6. Til Infinity Freestyle7. Naledge Emporium (Interlude..)8. My Human Ipod9. Im…

A lot of times I think CNN’s Don Lemon is kind of an asshole, but he’s done a great job building awareness of Chicago’s recent problem’s on the CNN special ‘Chicago’s Deadly Streets’.  Here he speaks with Nas regarding his ‘Open Letter to Young Warriors of Chicago’ and the effects that his lyrics, namely “Shoot Em Up”…