Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Rhymefest; one of Hip Hop’s hardest working artists and most entertaining figures. Strong in his convictions and equally hilarious, what started off as just a short conversation, turned into, “a long ass interview.” We discuss everything from his hot-off-the-press Michael Jackson Dedication Album – Man in…
Mick Boogie & Benzi: Motivation Mixtape
Mick Boogie just blessed me with his latest mixtape, Motivation. Mick teamed up with URB Magazine and Benzi for his latest offering, Motivation, hosted by premiere party starter, Fatman Scoop. It’s a batch of the hottest club bangers of the moment and features a couple remixes from Chi-City’s own: Million $ Mano. You can download…
The Kanye-verse
Over at Entertainment Weekly, as part of their Grammy Awards 2008 coverage, you can check out the “Exploring the Kanye-verse” widget, that highlights “everyone” that Kanye has rhymed with, produced, mentored, and sampled. Hmm… My first thought was: “Hey, where’s Jin Tha MC!?!?!?!?!” Spotted via Rizoh
Wayne hit with a bottle in Chicago?
Reputable news site, Media Fake Story, is reporting that Weezy F. Baby was hit with a bottle (onstage) and taken hostage while he was in Chicago on December 29th. Can anyone confirm or deny this? On a scale of 1 to Fake, I’m gonna go with the latter. Also, unless someone has a video of…
Video: Cool Kids Urb Magazine Cover Shoot
Behind the scenes with the Cool Kids for Urb Magazine’s January cover shoot.
Video: Common’s NYE Church Rap
Common rang in the New Year by kicking a freestyle at the Trinity United Church of Christ here in Chicago during a mass celebration. He should have busted into “G.O.D. (Gaining One’s Definition)”, but then again, maybe not. Spotted via Eskay
Too Much Gangland?
Yesterday, Bol picked up the post I did on the Rhymefest vs. Lupe Fiasco political debate and covered it on his site. Later in the day he received an email from a “Chicago” resident who made some, in my opinion, outlandish claims about politics, rappers and gangs here in Chicago: emailing from chicago again. you…
Video: Seel Fresh – “Drinkalot”
The latest video from local arist Seel Fresh. This is the second single from his debut album, Trife Life, featuring production and appearances from Dug Infinite, The Molemen and Thirstin Howl III. The video was shot at Alive One, which is one of the best Hip Hop spots in the city. He’s also donning some…
Kanye West – “Flashing Lights” Video Preview
Kanye posted this “preview” over at his blog, from the editing room of his new video, “Flashing Lights”. Well, this isn’t much of a preview. It’s more like a picture. A very nondescript picture at that – so draw your own conclusions. From the looks of things, it appears Kanye is basing this video on…
Giveaway: 2 Free Tickets to see the Cool Kids at Skatefest
Fake Shore Drive is giving away two FREE tickets to Midwest Skatefest ‘08 courtesy of the good people at Hype Promotions. Where: Krush Skatepark, 8059 West 185th Street, Tinley Park, ILWhen: Saturday, January 12, From Noon til CloseThis is an all age event…. The Cool Kids are headlining the event, with additional performances by Eyedea…