Live at the Knitting Factory with the rest of the Duck Down camp. Via Eskay

Yes, more Cool Kids and Mickey Factz for you. Here’s the MP3 version of the live performance video I posted last week. Mickey Factz feat. The Cool Kids – “Rockin & Rollin’ (Remix)”

It appears The Believer is out and Invincible Summer is in. In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Common claims his next album, Invincible Summer, is dropping in June and will feature production from the Dungeon Family’s Mr. DJ – which is a welcomed collabo in my book. He also discusses Kanye’s involvement in the project….

Chicago’s The EP go in over an old J.Dilla/Ummah beat (was this an ATCQ or Slum Village record, I can’t remember? Sue me). I’m digging these guys though. This sound is something that’s missing from Hip-Hop nowadays. But you already know that. Thoughts? The EP – “World Play”

The rumors of Lollapalooza’s 2008 lineup from last week were true. A welcomed addition to this lineup is Lupe Fiasco, who I hadn’t heard mentioned at all. What is this, his third Lollapalooza appearance in three years? The three day event will be held August 1-3 at Chicago’s Grant Park. Other Hip-Hop related acts include:…

A slightly altered version of the original.  Featuring some reworked verses and a guest spot from Hollywood Holt.   You can also find it here.   The Cool Kids feat. Hollywood Holt – “88 (Remix)”

Friend of FSD and Chicago hip hop luminary, Shala Esquire (from the group Qualo for those that don’t know), has decided to throw his hat in the Obama dedication ring. The track was inspired by the Obama campaign and Shala was nice enough to send over a live performance of it. Speaking of Shala, his…

Chicago’s very-own, TeeJay a.k.a. Mr. Windy City, hit us with his latest single, “Hard To Find”, which is currently in rotation on 10+ major radio stations.  Definitely look out for this guy, he’s been making some noise as of late.  The track was produced by Xcel. Managed by Cudda Love (of Biggie, Mase, Nelly, St….

So the other night I was talking to Prolyfic about how we couldn’t find this video ANYWHERE and that it was a shame it wasn’t available on Youtube.   Well sure enough, Pro found it sometime this morning and it appears to have been upped just a few days ago.  Thanks to VintageHipHopSeattle – wherever you…

…At NYU.  Sounds like Chuck produced this one, but don’t quote me. Spotted via Nahright