So I guess Dre Skonie plays the Tony Starks to Vicksburgs Lex Diamonds? The Mixtape is “narrated” by Mustafa Rocks and was scored by Boogz, Xtreme, Tony Baines and otheres.  You can download a free copy here. The Vicksburg Kid (Co-starring Dre Skonie) – Vicksburg City 

Who invented the remix, P. Diddy or Mulatto Patriot? Mulatto Patriot returns with the “Sonic Visuals Remix” LP scheduled for September 1st 2009. The album features some key cuts off his “Sonic Visuals” album, now with remixes by Grant Parks, Smerz, DJ CXL, Mulatto Patriot Himself and more. On this first leak, DJ Alo remixes…

Common kicks a freestyle at the Vancouver leg of the Rock the Bells (still pissed he wasn’t at the Chicago date), and surprisingly, this verse didn’t include the Lil Wayne/Lollipop line. Score! via WDIR

Yesterday, Reno Chinati linked up with AK, Skooda Chose and Amilcar to shoot the video for his “Wannabe (Remix)” at an undisclosed location in Hyde Park.  Looks like they’re utilizing the green screen for this one. Hit the jump for the rest…. Read more…

I figured people would want to hear more from the Red Bull Big Tune winner J-Rell, so here’s a track he laced for Chicago emcee Prallem.  I’m guessing that’s pronounced Problem, but again, I could be wrong. Prallem – “A New Life” (Prod. by J-Rell) 

At All Points West. Cool picture, but Entourage still sucks.  Yeah, I said it.  Shots. Fired. via Chuck Inglish’s Twitter .  And while you’re following him, follow me! (no Makaveli)

Who wears rubbers anymore, anyway? *crickets* Naledge – “Rubbers” Props RH

Live at the Wild Hare.  Whaddown Finoolz. Semi Related:  I’ve got my hands on a NASTY, NASTY MarVo cut featuring Twone Gabz and Mikkey Halsted, that’s produced by Don Cannon (the the the the Cannon).  It’s going to be featured on Vo’s upcoming mixtape, Change.  Once I get the go ahead, I’ll go ahead. 

C-Sick was last year’s winner of the Red Bull Big Tune, and hails from Chi City.  This dropped a while back and I was asleep, but now that the CDQ is available I have to show love.  That’s a big look for C-Sick.  I can’t even believe the Little Homie’s security let him get that…

Kilo gets his Jimi Hendrix on here. Well, not really, but you can see a bit of his rock and roll steez seeping through. Last time I saw Cold Hard he told me that Kilo is now the front man of a rock & roll band called the Party Animals. Now that’s something I’d be…