Chicago emcee/producer BrandUn Deshay hits the lab in LA LA Land with Left Coast emcee Dom Kennedy. I know BrandUn has been getting production looks from both Dom and Curren$y lately, so this young man is on move. Stay tuned for his upcoming mixtape, Vol. 3
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Video: Mikkey Halsted – You’re Gone [Live]
Last night at Reggie’s, Mikkey Halsted and Omen had a free concert courtesy of Ford and their new (?) whip the Ford Fiesta. Mikk closed out the show and during his set he performed his Lupe-assisted track “You’re Gone” – which is one of my favorite Halsted records. Unfortunately, you’re gonna have to wait until…
Video: Common On Being A ‘Leading Man’ In Just Wright
Apparently, Common “always had the vision” of being a leading man in Hollywood, but I can’t front, I didn’t expect him to blow the way he has. Don’t lie, when he came out with Electric Circus, you weren’t thinking a few years later he’d be starring in RomComs alongside Queen Latifah. It’s just a testament to…
Video: Arlo – Happy New Yea! (The Busdown Food Depot Pt. 2)
Brenda’s got a baby, but Brenda’s barely got a brain. Arlo gives his 2010 rendition of the Tupac classic sans some of the dopest UNLV apparel of all time. Directed by 1985. Track produced by Trailblazerz MPC.
Video: Taste of Chicago Episode 2 w/ Freddie Gibbs & Curt@!n$
Part Two of Dillaman & Hustle Simmons’ Taste of Chicago series, this time featuring Freddie Gibbs & Curt@!n$. We follow this crew around Chicago for their in-store @ Jugrnaut and later their concert at the Wild Hare. I mean, if you need a tour guide to the City of Wind who better than Dillaman and…
Video: Freddie Gibbs – The Ghetto [Trailer]
Directed by Brandon “N2ition” Riley. Produced by Andrew Barber & Archibald Bonkers. Look for the official premiere on MTV Jams & MTV U on Friday May 7th. The video will be running throughout the day, so make sure you tune in to catch it. I give you my word that it’s a masterpiece. Previously: Freddie…
Video: Writers Wednesday Interviews Scheme
Q Hefna links with Scheme to talk about his upcoming project, which he announces will be handled mainly by Maja 7th, J-Rell & Nascent. Now that’s a good look.
Video: The Boondocks [Episode One]
Adult Swim was back in the suburbs of Chicago last night as Huey, Riley and Robert Freeman made their return to the small screen. This one is all about the election of Obama. Welcome back, Mr. McGruder.
Video: Skooda Chose Finishing Up TFM2
Skooda Chose recently hit Miller Street Studios to put the finishing touches on his upcoming mixtape Top Five Material Part 2. In this clip we find him wrapping up a banger entitled “Money Ain’t For You”. Y’all ain’t ready, though.
Video: Lupe Fiasco – Steppin’ Laser Tour 2010 [Promo]
Directed by Da Visionaryz Lupe & B.O.B. still have a handful of remaining dates on the Steppin’ Lasers tour. Watch, learn and share. Step out and see the show if it hits your city.