…When I met him at the Source Awards the UGK listening session. This past Tuesday Bernard Freeman b.k.a. Bun B a.k.a. the Conservative Liberal, hosted an album listening session for UGK’s swan song (unfortunately) UGK 4 Life, at the Butterfly Lounge here in Chicago. I forgot my camera (as if would have taken pictures anyway, Lord knows…
Spike Jonze to Film “See You In My Nightmares” Video for Kanye West
Spike Jonze, who has directed some of my favorite television commercials, shows and music videos EVER (including possibly my favorite music video of all time – The Pharcyde’s “Drop” ) is teaming up with Kanye West to direct the video for “See You In My Nightmares” from 808s & Heartbreaks. You may remember that Kanye and…
DJ Class feat. Kanye West – “I’m the Shit (Remix)”
I’m not too familiar with DJ Class, but I’m most definitely familiar with the cameo king of 2009. DJ Class feat. Kanye West – “I’m the Shit (Remix)” Props to Legend
The Cartel – “Grown Man B-I”
It’s the return of The Cartel. Here they talk about something all male adults strive for: Grown Man B.I. Pause? Probably. The Cartel – “Grown Man B-I”
Payroll – “You Don’t Know These Streets”
Some rare and hard to find Payroll for you on this fine Thursday. Payroll – “You Don’t Know These Streets”
Video: Nephew – Dude Got Bars
The second installment of Dude Got Bars. Look for more Dude Got Bars segments coming from Mick Luter, Lungz and Bo Deal. Previously: YP – Dude Got Bars
Wes Restless & DJ Alo – “My 2 Cent$”
Wes Restless on the raps and DJ Alo on the tracks. This is the first leak from their upcoming duets album. I kid, I kid. Not a duets album, just a collabo album. Be sure to check out Wes and Alo as they’re opening up for The Game at the House of Blues on Sunday. …
Mic Terror Voted Best Hip-Hop Act of 2009 by Chicago Reader
A big congratulatory toast is in order for Mic Terror who was voted Chicago’s Best Hip-Hop Act of 2009 by the Chicago Reader (what up Miles?). This is definitely a nice honor and accolade from the Reader. “Swagger” has to be the most overused word in hip-hop today—your mom’s probably waiting for a good moment…
Shugga – “Candy”
Produced by Novacane (not to be confused with Novakane from Ivy League) Sorry ladies and gentlemen, this is stream only for the time being. Blame it on the a-a-alcohol Shugga
Vice – “Black Ice” (Prod. by Khrysis)
Khrysis on the boards! New music from Vice. Not to be confused with this. Vice – “Black Ice” (Prod. by Khrysis)