RH jumps in the studio with Naledge Born.
Lupe Joins Bun B Onstage in Chicago
Sean just sent over these flicks from the Bun B show in Chicago on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, I was tied up at another other event and was unable to attend – and I must admit, I’m kicking myself now. Lupe just so happened to be in town and stopped by the Metro to join Bernard for…
Video: Twilite Tone Pop-Lockin’
15 Twilite Tone Pop-Lockin’ @ Common/NBC.com Secret Concert from Av on Vimeo. @ Common’s private NBC.com event last week in Chicago. Tone was gettin’ loose up there! An original b-boy in the flesh. Shouts to Jay iLLa for the assist!
Bump J – “Looka Here”
Another one from the vaults of the Chief of Chicago. This was used for V-Dub’s mix hour on WGCI a short while back. He gives the service to Rich Boy and Polow Da Don’s “Looka Here”. Bump J – “Looka Here”
The Black Table Committee feat. ACE – “A Taste of Chicago (Remix)”
The Black Table Committe returns with a remix to their “Taste of Chicago” track featuring ACE from Traxster’s CWAL Mob. The Black Committee feat. ACE – “A Taste of Chicago (Remix)”
Kanye West Day 2005
Back in 2005 after Kanye won his first batch of Grammy’s for the College Dropout, Mayor Daley delcared the following Saturday “Kanye West Day” in Chicago and threw a free show at the House of Blues. As part of the celebration, WGCI hosted a live broadcast from the House of Blues, where DJ Lil Jon…
Universal Mind Control Moves 81k Copies
Common’s 8th album (count ’em), Universal Mind Control, managed to move 81,000 copies in its first week on shelves and landed at number 12 on the Billboard charts. Not bad considering the album leaked to the internets almost a month before its intended release date. Although, I must say I’m a bit surprised as this…
Video: Twista & Ben One @ Monday Night with the Kids
No R. Kelly. But seriously, on December 15th, Twista, Ben One and Slique in conjunction with Power 92.3 held a Holiday event for the children of the North Lawndale Community Center. You have to give it up to Twista, as it seems like every other week he’s doing something to better the community and serve…
Mixtape: GLC x RTC – Similar to the Letters
After much promotion and chatter, the collaborative mixtape between Gangsta L. Crisis and RubyHornet’s RTC is finally here. May I present to you: Similar to the Letters. The mixtape features some GLC rarities, live performance material and the return of the one and only Taterchip. Download a free copy now. GLC x RTC – Similar…
Video: Sly Polaroid – “Industry Freestyle” (Full)
Here’s the full version of the “Industry Freestyle” which I posted earlier today. Sly’s going in on a whole slew of people on this one – it’s definitely in the vain of 50’s “How To Rob” After the jump check out the vintage video for Bump & Sly’s “Goon Squad Anthem” Read more…