Man, I really can’t believe that was 12 years ago. I’m getting old. Over at B-Foch’s blog, he remembers Do or Die’s seminal album, Picture This, which was released 12 years ago today. It really did help shape the sound of Chicago at the time and made the world stop when Twista dropped that classic…

The wait is finally over.  A lot of you have been hounding me for Sly material lately, so I guess it’s good news that his brand new mixtape, The Clarification, hosted by DJ Pharris, will be available for free download this week.  I believe there are already copies floating around on the streets, but Sly…

Here’s a new one from Nico B and DJ Noble as part of their weekly Tuesday afternoon drop. They call this one “Scandalous”, and it’s not to be confused with this, or…well…this.  Nico B – “Scandalous” (Prod. by DJ Noble) 

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”