New freestyle from the Mic Terrorist. He rips one of my favorite instrumentals of all time here. Mic Terror – “Definition” (Freestyle)Thanks to Mo B and The Movement

Rhymefest – “No Sunshine” Not only did Chicago’s African Fest feature a slew of national and classic acts, such as Big Daddy Kane, Keith Murry, Black Sheep, Nice & Smooth and Brand Nubian; but they also showcased a bunch of local talent – including Rhymefest, Mikkey, Pugs Atomz, The Primeridian, Twone Gabz and more. ‘Fest…

Gee Field of Mass Hysteria is first up to bat… …Followed by Mike Treese Props to RubyHornet (as usual)

Mikkey Halsted feat. Tori Amos – “King George” Yesterday evening, Mikkey had a surprise performance at the African Fest here in Chicago. He debuted a new track from DJ Green Lantern’s upcoming Barack Obama-inspried mixtape, entitled “King George”. The song features Tori Amos on the hook and takes shots at the current King of America….

The fellas over at The Morning Tilts and The Trolley Stop have uncovered some very old, rare, and unreleased Cool Kids tracks.  Both Mikey and Chuck sound maaad young here, so I’m guessing these are probably some of the first jawns they banged out as a duo.  Neither site knows the exact name titles (what,…

Kanye previewed a new track at a show in LA over the weekend. You can’t really tell much from this clip, but a little birdie told me he and his secret fraternity were down in Hawaii a short while back working on their next musical takeover. Big stuff. Ms. Heather has some pictures from the…

Live @ Indiana University. What up to my alma matter. Via LupEnd Update:  G-Money just sent over an MP3 rip of the two new tracks Lupe debuted the other night in Bloomington, IN. The second track sounds like he’s going in over that “Dear Summer” sample (whatever that is) Lupe Fiasco – “New Shit”

In the October issue of XXL (which features Weezy on the cover, yet again), Lil Wayne is asked who his lyrical inspiration was and who helped him become the beast that he now is.  Look no further that Chi City’s own, Mikkey Halsted, or as XXL mistakenly labeled him, “Mickey” XXL: It seems that you…

He also touches on the Jay Stones video that 80 people sent me last week. Bonus: Reno Chinati feat. EL – “Dance Like A White Girl” (Prod. by Q-Beans)

Is it just me or does dude look like he robbed the Salvation Army for that suit?