Double up on your Rhymefest this afternoon. The homie alpha.live from Nap Town just finished up his latest album with CMART, Steal From The Rich, which was put together by Shadowkat Nightson and was mastered last night.  The good folks at Dope Couture are presenting it, and it will be available for FREE download on Tuesday.  So for…

  ‘Fest chatted it up with Garrard McClendon last night on CLTV to discuss the opening of a proposed Walmart on Chicago’s Southside. Local government has been arguing about this opening since early 2004, and yesterday the Chicago City Council AGAIN delayed the decision and will reconvene on a later date. The world’s largest retailer…

Straight from the vaults… Back in 2005, Kamilah was working on some music and came across a very dope Hi-Tek instrumental.  She called up her comrade Mikkey Halsted to lace her with a hot 16, and “Take You There” was born.  This version has not seen the light of day until now…but….you’ve heard this record…

I’m waiting to hear the “George Daniels” record. And btw, look for the official George Daniels/FSD interview coming soon! via Ruby Hornet Naledge checks in from SoundScape studio while purveying some new sounds. He gives us an update on the new Kidz In The Hall album, Rock The Bells, and his show this Friday in…

Vicks on the mic and Xtreme on the beat. From the soon-to-be-internets-released Vicksburg City: The Movie. Also, I included a bonus video of Vicks performing live. Why? Why Not? Vicksburg Kid – “God’s Watchin” (Prod. by Xtreme)

Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1 Rash has been telling me about this project for a while, and this thing is beyond nuts.  Known as the go to producer of Chicago when you want that good ole soulful boom bap, Rashid Hadee has decided to pay homage to the home team on the first installment of his…

It’s finally here! This is definitely one of my favorite videos (seriously), and an absolute must watch. It was shot in various locations throughout Chicago and Miami and was directed by GL Joe, Produced by Michael Ferstle with Casey Bornhell handling the photography. The track was produced by the Blended Babies, who both have some…

Sorry, I don’t have the ’09 logo… Okay, so I’m sure most of you within the Chicago industry are familiar with The Truth Awards.  If not let me give you some background:  The Truth Awards are a Chicago awards ceremony celebrating the best and brightest in urban entertainment, hailing from the City of Wind.  This year marks…

I can’t live without my…. “Radio” is the lead-up track to his forthcoming Kevin Nottingham × GoWhere Hip Hop-sponsored mixtape The Sicktape: Volume 2, which will be hosted by Viva La Hova co-conspirator, Terry Urban! S-Preme – “Radio”

Copies of Verse’s V-4-Vendetta can be found on the streets, in boutiques and at other various locations around the Chi.  Here’s the first leak to touchdown on the internets, “100 On The Interstate” You know you can get a ticket for that, right? Versatile – “100 On The Interstate”