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)
Mixtape: Rashid Hadee – 808s & Hadee
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…
Video: Skooda Chose feat. Twista & Mikey Rocks (of The Cool Kids) – “Loungin”
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…
FSD + The Truth Awards: FSD Artist of the Year
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…
S-Preme – “Radio”
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”
Versatile – “100 On The Interstate”
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”
Video: Fashion Geek: Chicago Gets Geeked
Chicago clothing line Fashion Geek sends 2Pac and Dick Cheney on the hunt for fashion faux pas around the city. I thought I was watching Buzzkill or the Bum Hunter (any Bumfights fans?) for a second. Dick Cheney & Tupac unite to take a stand against jean shorts. Boutique apparel brand Fashion Geek hits Chicago on…
YP – Classified
Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know this was supposed to hit the internets yesterday, but hey, you know rappers and their deadlines! Nothing and no one is ever on time! I’m kidding of course…we ran into a snafu with the files. But it’s here now and equally as dope as it would’ve been 24 hours ago. First,…
Add-2 feat Christine Marie – “Alice In Wonderland”
There’s no denying that Add is super dope with it, but I’m still scratching my head at the name of the producer on this track: PoPo Da Prophet of The Bakery. Sounds like the lovechild name of Bone Thugs, Three Six Mafia and The Cool Kids. Eh? Add-2 along with singer Christine Marie link up…
Video: Maja 7th & LoveJones Working on ‘The Breakout’
Here we find Maja 7Th & LoveJones in the studio finishing up a brand new original track from the upcoming Fake Shore Drive + Maja 7th mixtape, The Breakout, mixed by DJ Castle. The mixtape is turning out crazy, with a handful of surprise submissions and collaborators. This project is going to be serious, so…