You may remember a few days ago when I did a post about Longshot making the finals for Rhymesayers Jake One contest.  The contestant who could rip an instrumental from Jake’s White Van Music the best, would win a beat from Jake, a session with Jake and a single deal with Rhymesayers.  Well, the good…

I’m not gonna lie, my head hurts after listening to this.  The Lupe verse was nice, but I really doubt I’ll listen for it again (sorry Lu). And I don’t want to hear any of those “Some things just don’t need to be posted, Drew” comments.  I’m sure some of you are HUGE Chris Breezy…

Here we go!  Common & Kanye over some Skateboard P & Chad, from Universal Mind Control. Common feat. Kanye West – “Punch Drunk Love” (Prod. by Pharrell)  Props to Infamous

Nico B just hipped me to a track that was just posted over at Discobelle from Chicago’s own Vyle.  Here he gets with Australian producer Shazam to cook up the funky, “Possible”.   I’ve been telling Vyle to hit me with some music for the longest, but I’m fine lifting it from Discobelle if need be.  What…

Here’s the brand new single from Bullet.  Late last week Bullet premiered this track over at the DJBooth, and now it just so happens to be in the #2 position on their indie charts.  Bullet – “We Got Em!!!”

Last month, J.Ivy in conjunction wity Black Swan Wines and Flavor Restaraunt held his “Where Lyrics Live” event in Chicago. He was joined by such Chi-Town heavyweights as GLC, Mikkey Halsted and Mick Luter as well as spoken word jugrnaut Kevin Coval. In the video above, you can watch J, Mick Luter, GLC, Kevin Coval…

So 808’s & Heartbreak is in stores today, and I’m sure all of you have heard it by now.  Actually, I can guarantee that you have (those with dialup in Naura notwithstanding).   I’ve heard reviews and rants claiming everything from the “greatest album of the decade” to the “biggest shit sandwich of the year”.  I’ve…

Arlo of the Trailblazers MPC makes his MTV2 debut with “Mary Chrismus”

New music from YP.  Here he touches on domestic violence, and a situation that happened very close to him – definitely something different than what you’re used to hearing (from any rapper)… YP – “Kelly”