Entering its 5th year, The Hennessy Artistry program is a unique blend of music, arts, and culture. Hennessy kicked off this year’s concert series in Chicago on Saturday night featuring a one of a kind performance curated by Q-Tip and The Roots and also featuring Curren$y, Yahzarah, Kid Sister, DJ D-Nice and special guest Erykah...
It’s been awhile, I mean a long while, since a rapper emerged bridging the gap between hardcore gangster rap but with enough lyrical dexterity to impress backpackers. In fact, not many artists ever achieve this best-of-both-worlds appeal, though a few names come to mind (Bun B, Royce da 5’9, Game’s debut). Freddie Gibbs possesses that...
Chicago is known for its summertime music festivals. As soon as the weather gets warm the Windy City becomes home to outdoor music celebrations such as Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, a variety of neighborhood fests, and the juggernauts that are Lollapalooza and Pitchfork. While in past years Lollapalooza has signaled the grand finale of the...
Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of attending the screening of Machete at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown LA. The event kicked off with a low-rider procession led by the one and only Danny Trejo. After all the press hoopla, it was straight to the theatre for a packed gathering awaiting the film. Robert Rodriguez...
And there it is. “Something New” is the latest addition to The Closed Sessions catalog. The song was recorded at SoundScape Studios as part of our Closed Sessions series with LRG. Freddie Gibbs wanted to work with Chicago’s YP, and together they chose this piece of production from our homie Million $ Mano. The song...
Lollapalooza kicks off tomorrow, and to get you set, we asked our crack team of writers and music junkies to dissect this year’s Lolla crop. Rogo, Ashydakid, Peter Kole and Sean CK give us their picks for who not to miss, who to check out next time, which artist is going to emerge from this...
In this edition of Front to Back we take a look at new releases from Curren$y, Rakaa Iriscience, The Roots, Big Boi, and Best Coast. Check them out below.
Last week Thursday I had the opportunity to attend Metanoia, “A positive psychological re-building” art showcase at the PJS Exhibitions. PJS, is a quaint and intimate, yet lovely, art gallery located in New York City’s West Village neighborhood. PJS showcased various tattoo influenced art designed by NYC based artists like, Chris O’Donnell, Josh Egnew, Thomas...
In this edition of RH Reviews we tackle new releases from Free Energy, Eminem, Born Ruffians, LCD Soundsystem, and Phil Ade. Get the scoop after the jump.
Last week we gave you a First Look at Brainiac Society’s wiz kid, Vic Mensa. Today we have Vic’s debut project, Straight Up, which is an EP and serves as a proper introduction to this young emcee who we feel has a ton of talent as well as potential. The EP is free as yours...
