Mixtape: DJ Sean Mac - The Best Of The King

Props to Sean Mac for putting together this dope MJ mix just in time for the weekend.  Well done, sir.

This is pretty self explanatory, but you know it has that special Mac touch to it.  Enjoy.

DJ Sean Mac - The Best Of The King 

Vice Verse - "Ball of Confusion (Remix)"

15 days after his death, Michael Jackson's influence continues to dominate the minds of Chicago's brightest artists.   So these next two posts will follow in that tradition.

This joint that samples one of my favorite MJ joints, "Human Nature", was recorded before the King of Pop's passing, but Vice felt is was only right to let go now.

Vice Verse - "Ball of Confusion (Remix)"

DJ MoonDawg Interviews Mikkey Halsted + "Liquor Store" (Produktionix Remix)

Mikkey and DJ Toure recently stopped by DJ MoonDawg's Get In Tune Radio show to drop a few jewels and explain what's on his plate.

In this interview Mikk reveals that Chicago: The Photo Album will be out by late-August or early-September and it will be pressed up as a limited edition disc.  I know everyone has been patiently waiting for that album to drop for a few years now, so let's hope that it does drop next month.

MD 20/20 writes:

Mikkey Halsted talks about Twitter, Miss Criss, Bustdowns, Getting Scummy, & I get Mikkey to Officially Announce His Album Release Date! + more...

DJ MoonDawg Interviews Mikkey Halsted [Listen]

Also, as an added bonus we have the Produktionix remix of Mikkey's cult hit "Liquor Store"

Mikkey Halsted - "Liquor Store" (Produkitionix Remix) 

Video: Naledge Talks KITH's Upcoming 'The Land of Make Believe'

I absolutely love the title of the Kidz In The Hall's new album The Land of Make Believe.  Which is not to be confused with Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe.

Here Naledge vlogs from Soundscape Studios:

"The Land of Make Believe, I'm feeling real great about this album. It's the best music I've created in my life. This album is really a far cry from anything you've heard from me, Double O, or Kidz In The Hall."

Courtesy of RubyHornet

Reno Chinati feat. AK (of Do or Die), Skooda Chose and Amilcar - "You A Wanna Be (Remix)"

Dope lineup, Reno.  Do I smell a comeback for Do or Die this season?  Is it in the cards?  We shall see.

You can also catch Reno & Do or Die LIVE in Iowa (the city was not made clear) on July 18th.

Sidenote: Skooda blew the roof off with that last verse.  Hey Zeus!

Reno Chinati feat. AK (of Do or Die), Skooda Chose and Amilcar - "You A Wanna Be (Remix)"

Naledge Interview with DJ MoonDawg

Earlier this week Naledge dropped by DJ MoonDawg's Get In Tune radio show and discussed a whole slew of issues pressing the young generation of Americans including: Po' Pimpin' in Hyde Park, the song that made him want to rap, Midway Liquors, Goofy's with jheri curls and much more.  Stream the whole thing below.

Naledge on DJ MoonDawg's Get In Tune Radio [Listen]

Also, I'm not sure if Naledge will be in attendance, but frequent KITH and Naldge collaborator Chip Tha Ripper has a show at the Funky Buddha Lounge on Saturday night, hosted by The Cool Kids. You can find out more details here.

Video: Lupe Fiasco @ The Hip Hop Theater Festival in DC

via The LupEnd Blog

Lupe reads Clint Hopson and Joe Martin's AntiWar leaflet which they wrote after the twenty-three-year-old John D. Shaw (a black American GI) was killed in Vietnam. After that he raps a portion of "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy.

Video: Vyle's Fuel TV Segment

Fuel TV dropped by the Windy City to chat with Villie as part of their 'Dewunderground Videos' series.

You can find Vyle in various locations around town including the United Center, in a freezer, performing on an overpass (dope), at the Tonic Room and at Debonair.

Kaye Fox - "Human Nature"

All I've got to say is WOW.  As part of Kaye Fox & Xtreme's Interpretations series, Kaye takes a stab at Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and absolutely nails it.  And I'll add that this is all acapella.  Well done, Kaye.

Kaye Fox - "Human Nature"