The good people at Thrillist.com did a nice little feature and write-up on Fake Shore Drive today. If you aren’t familiar with Thrillist.com, it’s a men’s lifestyle email newsletter that features the hottest new restaurants, bars, events, websites, gear, etc, in Chicago that reaches over 18,000 people each day. Big thanks to Dave over at…
Screencap from Lupe Fiasco’s “Paris, Tokyo” Video
Earlier today over at Mr. Fiasco’s blog, he posted this screencap from his upcoming “Paris, Tokyo” video, which is poised to be his next big single. This shot obviously depicts the whole “camel back across the desert sands” line, but Eskay likened it to a Marlboro ad, which is pretty much dead on. Sidenote: What’s…
Mixtape: Decay – Unlikely Villain
Decay from the Molemen crew just released his latest mixtape for FREE download, Unlikely Villain. Decay and his associates: Selfish, ToneLiv & DJ Monky go to town on some classic MF DOOM beats. Be on the lookout for Decay’s official album, which will be dropping very soon (more details on that to come). Enjoy. Decay…
Pugs Atomz – “You and Me”
It’s about time an emcee stepped up to address the school shootings that have plagued Chicago Public School students in 2008. As of April 8, 2008, their have been 23 Chicago Public School students murdered in cold blood. Taking things a step further, not only releasing this track, Pugs is performing alongside KRS-One, Astonish and…
Traxster’s Return of Gangsta Music Available Now!
The Legendary Traxster’s new album, Return of Gangsta Music, is now available exclusively on iTunes as of 12:00AM this morning. The album is already in the top 100 downloads on iTunes. By doing so, you are supporting Chicago music and the new age of artists selling their music digitally. You can purchase the entire album,…
Video: Kidz In The Hall – The Duck Down Experience
Live at the Knitting Factory with the rest of the Duck Down camp. Via Eskay
Mickey Factz feat. The Cool Kids – “Rockin & Rollin’ (Remix)”
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)”
Common Plans An Invincible Summer
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….
The EP – “World Play”
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”
Confirmed: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco @ 2008 Lollapalooza
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:…