Last week, T.I.P. was in the Windy City, not only for a concert, but to also sit in as a guest speaker for WGCI’s “Silence The Violence” Panel – where various members of the community spoke on the escalating violence that has been terrorizing the city as of late. RubyHornet was on hand to report.
Video: Mike Treese (Mass Hysteria) Jugrnaut 16 Bars
“I feel like I’m in a cartoon starving, rappers start lookin’ like hot dogs” I don’t know why I think that line is so funny…
Lupe Fiasco – “You, Me, Him, Her (Freestyle)”
From Boogz (www.wegotrecords.blogspot.com), The Vault (Vol.1) Lupe Fiasco – “You, Me, Him, Her (Freestyle)”
Snowgoons feat. Astonish, Decay & Scheme – “Pay Attention”
German hip-hop producers, the Snowgoons, hooked up with Astonish, Decay and Scheme from the Molemen crew to record this blazer from the ‘Goons upcoming album, Black Snow. How do you feel about the name Snowgoons? I mean… Snowgoons feat. Astonish, Decay & Scheme – “Pay Attention” Spotted via Shake
Video: FSD in the Studio with Mikkey Halsted
As I mentioned yesterday, I hit the studio with Mikkey Halsted on Friday, as he was putting the finishing touches on his upcoming Unkrowned City mixtape. Here he was working on his rendition of “Dear Summer”. I’ll be posting the full MP3 later on in the week, and the fellas at RubyHornet will have some…
Payroll – “Never Change” (Prod. by Kanye West)
You know that I love sharing legendary and forgotten tales of Chicago Hip-Hop, right? Well this story was completely off the radar to anyone outside of Chicago at the time. It would later become known as the infamous “bottle incident”, where *allegedly*, Payroll attempted to hit Kanye in the head with a bottle. The beef…
Sly Polaroid – “Mother’s Son”
It’s been long overdue, but finally we have some Sly Polaroid from you. I’ve been pestering Boogz for months and finally he came through with something for me. Sly has some big things happening in the very near future, so stay tuned for that. Welcome home Sly! Sly Polaroid – “Mother’s Son” Props to…
Mikkey Halsted – “Rebel To America” (Snippet)
Here’s a snippet of the No ID-produced banger from Chicago: The Photo Album. Wow. You may recognize some of the lyrics from this. I had the opportunity to hit the studio with Mikk on Friday, and all I have to say is, from what I’ve heard, Chicago: The Photo Album is liable to shake up…
Video: Twone Gabz Rap City Feature
Twone’s “Spit Ya Game” feature on Rap City. Word to Chris Thomas. And who’s this new host, by the way? He sucks.
Mass Hysteria feat. Juice & Gravity – “Diamonds & Pearls”
Last night the Alchemist had a DJ set at Lava Lounge – a bunch of people were in the house (RTC, SC, Eugene, Milt, Juice, Dilated Peoples, Lungz, Hu$tle, Mica – you get the idea) and one person I was able to link up with was Mike Treese of the Chicag0-duo Mass Hysteria. Mike was…