Vi’s album, Supposed 2 Be, coming in 2009.

Jay Who? takes the Sesame Street ‘Countdown’, flips it and turns it into his own joint.  Jay continues to impress with his creativity and drive to always push the boundaries.  No Snuffleupagus. Jay Who? – “Doin’ My Numbers”

Today Mikkey Halsted was featured in the Chicago Tribune offshoot the Red Eye, as part of their ‘Mantastic Style’ feature, where Kyra Kyles hooked up with Mikk to discuss current fashion trends in the City of Wind. “Clothes are an expression of how you feel, and nobody can put you in a box,” said Nance,…

New Rash!  From Dame Hustle’s upcoming Striklee Hip Hop project.  He linked with Chicago’s Rashid Hadee for “End of the Day” Rashid Hadee – “End of the Day”

D-Win and Johnny Rocket return with a remake of Biggie’s first major look to the world, “Party & Bullshit”.  Remaking Biggie joints is so en vogue right now (No Dawn) The Rocketeers – “Party & Bullshit ’09”

Here’s some footage from Twista’s Category F5 listening party which was held last Friday at Self Conscious here in Chicago. MoonDawg has a full review of the proceedings.

Buk of the legendary Chicago trio, PsychoDrama, hooks up with No ID for the first leak from his upcoming solo album, The Deep End. People have been waiting on Buk, so coming back with No ID on the track is a good look. Buk (of PsychoDrama) – “Please” (Prod. by No ID)

Syleena Johnson and Cold Hard (of Crucial Conflict) stop by the Maury Povich Show to perform, ahem, “Maury Povich”. This ridiculousness of this incredible. Cold Hard for Mayor!

More from the Roll.  Not sure of the origins of this track, but I’m told this is a rarity. Payroll – “Creeds & Concepts”

Here’s a Valentines wish from S-Preme a day late and a dollar short. *Late pass* S-Preme – “U R”