Takeover TV hits Channel 19 tonight at Midnight, and here’s a teaser of what to expect. We’ve got L.E.P. with Dame Dash in NYC, as well as Jim Jones on Halsted. Bo Deal, Jeremih, OJ Da Juiceman and others all make appearances as well.

Damn, damn, damn James… Chicago’s African Fest went down this weekend, and it featured performances from the likes of Souls of Mischief, The Pharcyde, Camp Lo and others.  One of Chicago’s homegrown acts, Mike Flo, also had a set, but it didn’t exactly go as planned.  I guess Flo’s politics irked a few people and…

As the Rocketeers prep the release of their upcoming mixtape, Stylish Shoes & Colored Jeans, the leak off another joint for the fans. Find a promo clip below as well. All I know is that I don’t know shit about the 4th Dimension. Pow! The Rocketeers feat. Darren Anthony – “4th Dimension”

Jeff Baraka a.k.a. O-Type Star interviewed Slum Village at Rock The Bells Chicago, just a few short weeks prior to the late, great Baatin’s passing. This is very bittersweet, but kind of eerie. This (6.27.09) footage was originally intended for TV, but never aired and had been archived. I was able to get it back…

Not to be confused with this version of “I Hustle” Dave P hooks up with crooner J. Hollins and Red Bull Big Tune winner J-Rell for the first leak off his upcoming LP, Enemy of the State. Dave Pracyse feat. J. Hollins – “I Hustle” (Prod. by J-Rell)

Courtesy of All Natural Inc. After five years of recording and remixing Rita J.’s debut album “Artist Workshop” is finally finished and due to be released on Nov 3rd. Obviously we have tons of material that didn’t make the cut. Here’s a banger produced by Black Spade that won’t see the light of day….Peace ANI…

Rapper of the moment Gucci Mane recruits Cavalier for the remix of his current radio staple “Wasted”, which also features Da Juiceman.  Aye!  Pow! Gucci Mane feat. Twista & OJ Da Juiceman – “Wasted (Remix)” This will probably be on Power and WGCI tonight seeing as how much I hear Gucci on both stations.

I’m just getting hit over the head with these snippets today! This is a taste of what to expect from Aris’ upcoming mixtape, Chain Letter, which is due out very soon. Chain Letter was mixed by Cayex Illah and produced almost entirely by SC.  It features appearances from Mikkey Halsted, GLC, Shayla G and others….

Here’s dope albeit brief snippet of “Hey Snake”, which will be featured on the upcoming Adad + Exile album, that features the Chicago emcee over the bubbling Cali producers tracks.   This sounds nice and should definitely wet the appetite of you hip hop purists.  Props to the All Natural Crew! Adad + Exile –…

Something new from Ms. Nikki.   The shot above is from Nikk’s set at the Metro the other night – which apparently was super dope.  She’s moving to NYC soon, so catch her while you can. Nikki Lynette – “Don’t Say No” No Just Say No!