“They say life’s a test, I wrote the answers on my hand and cheated death” Skooda….Yeah, Skooda’s a problem.  I posted a snippet of this the other day via a YouTube clip, but here’s the track in its entirety.  From his upcoming Green Lantern-hosted mixtape, Top 5 Material. Skooda Chose – “Made Man” 

And on that note, I’m out for the rest of the weekend (I’ll probably be checking in sporadically though), as I’m headed downtown for Lollapalooza.   The Cool Kids & Mano are both performing this afternoon, so holler at me if you’re over there.

Well, if you didn’t already know, Boogz is back blogging again, and as always, he’s dropping exclusives.  Here he tapped into Mikkey’s Chicago: The Photo Album, for “Cameras Ready”.  Per Mikkey, he’s not 100% sure if it’s going to make the final cut, but cot damn if this wouldn’t be a great way to kick…

This instrumental seems to be the beat du jour this week.  Mic goes in on Berg’s track and shows off his lyrical prowess.   Mic Terror – “Do That Better (Freestyle)”  Thanks to Mo B. and the movement.  Speaking of, you may want to check out some of the events they have going on this…

Reno was just out in Cali working with the likes of Jelly Roll and Madlib’s camp.  For this track Reno hooked up with Flyin’ Lotus to try out sounds new sounds.  This is definitely a different look for Mr. Chinati – very Stones Throw-ish.  Enjoy Reno Chinati – “Nightmares (Deja Vu)” 

Novakane of Ivy League fame drops by to address the haters. Novakane (of Ivy League) – “I Am Kane”

There’s been a lot of talk about this track from Mick’s The Lesson mixtape, so you know I had to post the Full/CDQ/No DJ version for you. He goes in on this one from a beat courtesy of SC (twice this week SC has come through with heat). One word: Monosyllabic. Don’t forget to download…

Here’s a new track from Berg’s upcoming album, Look What You Made Me, featuring Amerie. Someone call a plumber, because this looks like it’s about to leak. Oh yeah, Boogz and DJ Chase produced this one. Yung Berg feat. Amerie – “Can I Get Your Number (Prod. by Boogz & DJ Chase)”

More new music from Mr. Halsted. Yesterday he dropped off this track over at RubyHornet, so I had to swipe it from them. Not sure where this is ending up, but enjoy nonetheless. Mikkey Halsted – “Ready Rock”

I know people were having a laugh about this earlier today, but it seems the BS security a.k.a. the club’s rent-a-cops really did a number on Double-O, and it turned out to be more serious than we thought: Double O from the hip hop group Kidz In The Hall was assaulted by several bouncers early…