Chicago-Producer Xtreme (for those not from Chicago, he did Ghostface & Ne-Yo’s “Back Like That”) is doing his part to contribute to the legacy of The King of Pop with his Michael Jackson Interpretations. He’s decided to share two of his favorite Michael Jackson instrumentals, which he flipped and made his own.  Due to sample…

I saw Illy at Rock the Bells and I told him how much I loved that Vimby clip that The Gent$ released a few weeks back.  I didn’t know they had a new project coming. Welp, they do. This is the first official leak from their EP which is set to drop later this summer. …

Two snippets of tracks that are set to appear on Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming album, We Are Lasers, which is due out in December.  Fingers crossed. I’m assuming both of these joints were produced by Soundtrakk. Lupe Fiasco – “2 Ways” Lupe Fiasco – “Ladies & Gentlemen” via 2DBz

Lid’s dedication to the late great MJ.  See how may MJ song/album titles you can name in this song.  He incorporates a lot into his rhymes.  Pretty dope. Lid Law – “Dear Mike”

Buckshot & KRS-One – “How Many MCs” x “Robot” (The Real D.O.A.) The Rock The Bells 2009 kick-off in Chicago definitely did not disappoint. From Slaughterhouse to M.O.P. to Busta Rhymes to Nas & Damien Marley, the bill was packed with so many dope artists it was hard to balance them all out and bounce…

Which hit the Chicago Theatre a few weeks ago. No, I was not in attendance for this one. I will say though that the Chicago Theatre is an incredible place to see a show. “Heartless” after the jump. Via Amajanese.Read more…

Lupe Fiasco = Laser Andrew Barber = Loser

From Flowchild’s upcoming mixtape, The Delivery Boy. Erik Flowchild feat. Add-2 – “Walk in the Park” 

Another leak from the upcoming Phedz mixtape.  I spoke with Mano and Mic Terror about the tape recently and it sounds like it’s going to be crazy.  Looking forward to hearing more from it. John F. Jame$ feat. Million $ Mano – “I Just Want The Paper” Bonus: Here’s an older Vyle joint that was…

Working on the remix for Reno’s “You Wanna Be”. Free Belo!