Damn, I definitely need my late pass on this one. Spin Magazine did a big feature and fashion spread on some of the “brightest stars of the Windy City” in their March 2008 issue. The feature highlights the Cool Kids, Kid Sister, Flosstradamus and Dude N Nem. Check: There’s a new hip-hop/dance hybrid blowing up…
Ben 1 feat. Shawnna – “I’ll Never Leave My Girl”
Um yeah, as you know, I’m not too heavy into posting R&B stuff around here (unless it’s an R.Kelly diss track), but what the hey, I figured a few of you may be interested in checking out this new track from R&B crooner, Ben 1. Shawnna is kicks a verse at the end. Enjoy. Ben…
Video: Common’s Smirnoff Remix Series Performance & Review
(Video courtesy of Str8NYC.com) Over at URB.com, Jason Newman has a rundown of last week’s Smirnoff Signature Mix Series show in NYC – a new series that unites some of Hip-Hop’s best and brightest MC’s and producers, who remix some of their classic tracks. Last week we brought you Common’s reworking of “The Light” courtesy…
Album Review: Astonish – From Now Until Forever
Astonish – From Now Until Forever (Molemen Records, 2008) Astonish is the newest member of Chicago’s storied Molemen crew, and last week he dropped his debut album, From Now Until Forever. I saw him open up for the Wu-Tang Clan back in December and he really impressed me. Did he live up to the expectations…
Naledge & Mickey Factz – Naledge vs. Factz
The homie Naledge just hit me with a new joint he did with Mickey (don’t call me Hipster rap) Factz. Definitely a fresh tandem. “Too many rappers and not enough fans/Too many players, not enough in the stands”-Naledge Naledge & Mickey Factz – “Naledge vs. Factz”
Video: Rhymefest – “Brand New” Live
With a ridiculous Kanye stand-in. I’ve seen ‘Fest do this routine a few times – quite hilarious. Spotted via Eskay
The Analysis of Naledge: A Q&A with the Kidz In Hall MC
Fake Shore Drive recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Naledge of the famed duo Kidz In The Hall. Taking some time out of his hectic schedule, we were able to discuss the release of his sophomore album with his partner in crime, Double-O, his debut solo album – Naledge Is Power,…
The Cool Kids – “Action Figures”
My bad on the lack of updates this week – I’m in NYC for a few. We’ll be back to normal starting Monday. Some of you may have heard this, or have a copy, but this is the first CDQ version in my possession. Mikey handles it… The Cool Kids – “Action Figures”
Hollywood Holt goes to Hollywood
Featuring Million $ Mano and Mic Terror Thanks to the fellas at Vimby
Mixtape: Mike Love – Nigerian Gangster
I know it’s a bit late for another American Gangster remix album, but oh well, this is dope. Chicago DJ, Mike Love, put together Nigerian Gangster, a Jay-Z blend featuring the sounds of Fela Kuti. Mike Love x Jay-Z x Fela Kuti – Nigerian Gangster Courtesy of Shala & Mo B over at Do…