Fake Shore Drive in conjunction with Smirnoff Vodka will be giving away two vinyl copies of the Smirnoff Signature Mix Series three-song album, which features Common’s “The Light” remixed by Just Bleezy. Also included: KRS-One & Primo – “Criminal Minded ’08”Q-Tip & Cool & Dre – “Midnight” The first two people to email me the…
Video: Kanye (fake) Likes DJ Khaled’s New Single
How obnoxious is Khaled? Seriously. How Kanye and Consequence are able to pretend they’re enjoying this track is beyond me. I can’t tell if DJ Khaled is on coke or adderall or both. Maybe a speedball? On a side note: either the tracking is off, or Khaled doesn’t know the words. File under: trying too…
Mick Boogie In Chicago: The Q&A
This past weekend I got a chance to meet and check out a set from the current reigning Midwest DJ of the Year (he has the Justo award to prove it), Cleveland’s own Mick Boogie. I caught up with Mick last Saturday at Par Lounge for an incredible set that he absolutely killed. When he…
First Look: Fooch – “No Love”
Naledge presents: Fooch, his first artist from his new venture, Brainiac Society. Fooch actually has an appearance on The In Crowd, to be more specific, the joint with Black Milk – which is a good introduction to the world, in my opinion. Check out his introduction to FSD, with the DJ Upwind produced “No Love”….
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
Lady Twist = Treated. I don’t know how many of you kids watch VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme (brought to you by the good folks at ego trip), the reality show pitting female rappers against each other for a $100k purse. But last night, my favorite competitor, and Chicago-native, Lady Twist (pictured above) took the ultimate…
Kidz In The Hall feat. Sean Price & Buckshot – “I Pledge”
Another track from The In Crowd, which drops next Tuesday – May, 13. Be sure to get out and support the home team. This one features fellow Duck Downians (what?) Da Wiggy and the BDI Thug (see, I go back!) Kidz In The Hall feat. Sean P & Buckshot – “I Pledge”Courtesy of 2DopeBoyz
Video: Mike & Vic Episode 1
Mikey 100’s and Vic Lloyd of Leaders1354 and Boardroom fame, bring us the first installment of their Chicago-based reality program. Check back for more…
Video: Kidz In The Hall Tear Down SOB’s
@ Buckshot’s & 9th Wonder’s The Formula album release party. Spotted via Nahright
URB Magazine Cover – My Story Made It!
Yes, I know this isn’t Chicago-related, but I wanted to share something with the readers of this site: Yes, my first official published article hits newsstands this month – in URB Magazine. If you look at the very, very bottom of the cover you can see “Where Is MF DOOM?”, well, that’s my story and…
Common to Star in the new Terminator Movie
Common continues his Hollywood takeover with a co-starring role in the next Terminator (what number is this one, again?): Variety (damn, son!) reports: Common has just signed on to co-star in the upcoming blockbuster action film Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. This is a huge role for Common as he will playing alongside lead Christian…