Wednesday, November 9, 2011

RIP Heavy D Remember The "Overweight Lover"

May 24, 1967-November 8, 2011 (aged 44)
As you all have heard, Heavy D died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles.  According to several media outlets there is no offical "Cause of Death" yet.  Here are some Heavy D Videos to remember his amazing work and Contribution to Hip-Hop. His songs were fun, feel good music... You must respect his ability to live his dream without promoting violence or degrading women.  May he rest in peace and Peace and Love to his Family.  Remember his energy and his wonderful spirit!! Heavy D was one of the best Hip Hop Performers Ever!! He rocked a stage and was a great MC.



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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

New Music! Big K.R.I.T. ft. 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz - Money On The Floor

New Video From Big K.R.I.T Money on the Floor ft 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz. This is the first single from his Debut Album "Live from the Underground dropping in 2012 on Cinematic Music Group/Def Jam Records



Saturday, October 29, 2011

Smokers Club Tour Chicago with JennieBeat & CandorFilms

Exclusive Backstage and Perfomance Footage from the Smokers Club 2 Chicago Show!! Big Krit and Curren$y. Interviews With Fiend International Jones (@Fiend4DaMoney )and DJ BomshellBoogie (@BomshellBoogie )



Filmed by: Candace Candor Films 
Edited by: Candace Candor Films

Directed by: Jennie Beat 




 Follow us on Twitter @JennieBeat & @CandorFilms 
Candor Films Facebook
Special Thanks to @MOUSA54
 @twitmealso @bridgebuildingT
Special Shoutout to @DaniccaCity
@WBCMagazine

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Local Heat: Local Spot for Local Talent! The Rap Factory


THE RAP FACTORY 2315 W. Fullerton 
 If you are looking for Local Heat, then  you gotta make your way to the Rap Factory.  This is the spot to showcase your talent and network with Chicago's Underground Hip Hop Connects. Owned by Big Mel, a well known Artist and business owner, he has taken this small club and transformed it into a Local Hip Hop hub!!! Allowing Artists to perform, battle, shoot music videos etc.  Combined with a Great D.J! D.J Nero is one of the best Local D.J's I've heard in   a while... Check him out on FB @ ChicagoDJNero For More info on Booking Shows and Everything Rap Factory Contact Big Mel on FB @
Big Mel or Contact Their Club Manager Duble R on FB @ DubleRdaGreat





Local Heat: Underground Chicago Hip-Hop T.One

www.1chicity.com
Sup HipHop Heads!! Got Some Local Heat For you!!! Check Out T.One. This dude is that REAL Chicago Rap.  Born and Raised South Side his Lyrics speak the streets... It's Simply Good Music.  Check Out T.One's latest mixed tape  Me, Myself, and The Chi on his  Website and Follow T.One on Twitter
T.One is currently working on a new Project entitled "The Glory"  which will feature all original tracks... Stay Tuned!


Official ChicagoJetLife Curren$y Signs Sir Michael Rocks to J.L.R.

Good News Chicago JetLifers.  Monday Curren$y announced on his twitter that SirMichaelRocks is officially JetLife. "Roll one for @SirMichaelRocks for he is indeed Jet Life Official.... Pop a bottle for dat man."  Trending #MickeyRocksIsJetLife. Spitta has signed Mikey to Jet Life Recordings.  So now we have official #ChicagoJetLife!

Now the question is What's up with the Cool Kids?? No split announced, but with this new signing it may be headed in that direction.  I certainly hope not! We'll just have to wait and see... I look forward to the AMAZING music from him and with the Jets backing you up it's sure to be Fly!!!




Check Out Sir Michael Rocks recent Mixtape! Premier Politics  Download Here >>  Premier Politics 

1. Merry Go Round
2. Wassup
3. Thank God
4. She Gotta Have
5. Too Short Back (Ft. Shorty K & Tris J)
6. Get It Together (Ft. Casey Veggies)
7. Stop The Show (Ft. Boldy James & Payroll Of DBCO)
8. Cell Dope
9. Brite
10. Neiman Marcus Swag
11. I’m Doggin
12. Mr. T
13. I Can’t Go (Ft. DJ Thunder)
14. Slice (Ft. Shorty K)
15. Fast Car
16. Miss Jane (Ft. Jeremih)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

NEW MUSIC:Fiend International Jones "Smokin Champagne"

After much anticipation and twitter damn near blowing up, Fiend released  his 5th mixtape this year. Entitled "Smokin' Champagne"  If you've been following Jones on his travels you've experienced some amazing music. Conceptually this tape is similar to past tapes. Pure Jazz and Elegance.  Hosted by Don Cannon, who is exceptional in his own right.. This is a great combo.  Fiend takes you on a mental European Tour. Remaining true to the Street sound though, its like a perfect marriage.  Comparable to A lady in the Streets and A Freak in the Streets..   I get this feeling of Ships, Flights, and Smokin the Best of the Best..   Join Fiend on his travels... See the World! You won't regret it.


Favorite Tracks: "Keep The Lights On" Ft.Backbone
                                                                                                              "Buzzin" Ft. Nesby Phips
                                                                                                               "Florence, Italy"


Download "Smokin' Champagne"  on
DatPiff

For more updates on Fiend Check out his website at Fiend Digital.Com
Follow Fiend On Twitter


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Local Heat: Underground Chicago Hip-Hop "DRE"


Dre has been grinding so hard this year!! Constantly promoting on twitter and recording non-stop! An artist by nature this guy is well rounded and his talents are endless.  His "All-In, Overdue" tape released in July did very well with Downloads and Plays. I've been following this guys music for a while and though I love his sound, All In is completely different from the Dre I was introduced to a year or so ago. I'm excited to hear his new Mixtape "Dreams May Come: The Prequel" Dropping in November.
Check Out Dre and Download his latest tape "All In, Overdue" on ReTwedia also Follow Dre on Twitter @dre_GBM For ALL Things Dre Check Out his Website 

Favorite Tracks:
"Desi"
 http://retwedia.com/myvfq5

"Peter Pan"
http://retwedia.com/eunuch

"So Many Tears"
http://retwedia.com/std5vr


Out November 21st!

Local Heat: Underground Chicago Hip-Hop "DUKE"

Ok Hip Hop heads!! Here's who I've been listening to lately... Check out this Chicago Artist! Bringing that REAL!!!

Duke 
 
I was sleeping on this cat, He submitted music to The Beat and when I finally listened I was pleasantly surprised   Duke has a natural sound.  Lyrics just flow.. Bringing that real, his material is mostly focused on his grind. Be sure to cop his mixtape "Growing Pains" due for release in December. Check Out Duke on Sound Cloud and Follow him on twitter @Chicago_Duke for updates and show dates.  
Favorite Tracks:   Movement ft. Pavy by Chicago_Duke 







Monday, August 29, 2011

Spitta Live from "New Jet City" VerdeTerrace hosted by DJ Drama



















Wassup JetLifers??? As you all know Curren$y relased his heavily antcipated mixtape Verde Terrace hosted by DJ Drama "Gangsta Grillz" 
 
Spitta brings a different vibe with this one... Still keepin it JetLife of course but a little more up-tempo.  Reminding his fans of the JetLife
Commandments with tracks like "Job" and  "Jet Business" and letting his friends shine on Tracks like "Hennesy Beach" ft. Dom Kennedy and "Crack BC" ft Young Roddy (Roddy killed that track by the way)
 
On this tape I feel a vibe of Boss Hood, Spitta is very relaxed (as usual).  The BEAT selection is impeccable and Drama keeps his tags minimal (Thankfully) he didn't over Gangsta Spitta shit :)
 
 
On Verde, Curren$y spitts over a mixture of original productions and tries his hand at other artist's instrumentals. OutKast's "Elevators" was used for  "Smoke Sum'n," and Jay-Z's "Stick 2 the Script" morphed into "Ways to Kill Em."
Download Verde Terrace Here Verde Terrace Dat Piff
 
 
1. Job


2. The Jet Business

3. Pinifarina

4. Hennessy Beach (Feat. Dom Kennedy)

5. Car Talk

6. Smoke Sum’n

7. Run Dat Shit

8. One For Da Wave

9. Sky Miles (Feat. Willie The Kid)

10. Crack BC (Feat. Young Roddy)

11. High Tunes

12. Music To Ride To (Feat. Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy)

13. My Life Is A Movie (Feat. Mr. Marcello)

14. Ways To Kill Em

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Duble R: Hottest Puertorican Rapper In Da Chi!!

Sup Hip Hop Heads, B-Boys, B-Girls.... Rap Enthuisasts and Bad Bitches ! :) I got someone new I'd like to introduce yall to!

So I went to the Mad Decent Block Club Party on Milwaukee and Western to see Spitta.  It was an Awesome show! Spitta held it down for #ChicagoJetLife as usual! Afterwards I'm in Mickey D's to grab a liter lol and this PuertoRican guy with a sign around his neck is in there promoting himself...  I gladly gave him 5 bux for a CD and asked if I could here somethin... This dude Spitt an entire song right in front of me.
His Peers and Fans has named him
 "The Hottest Puertorican rapper in The Chi",
and he definetly lives up to the Title. His music is not the typical Latino HipHop, still high energy but street with it.  Keepin it straight hood, clever and well written.
He has bars for days, and the skills to match! He's on that REAL HipHop shit and bringing his team along with him!  Check Out Duble R Music Here
SoundCloud



Check Out his Youtube Also Follow Duble R on Twitter for info on Booking and Events.  Follow @DubleRdaGreat 

Be on the Look Out for his E.P Da Underdog Dropping soon!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Man Of The Hour: New Music from Fiend Intl. Jones "Cool Is In Session"


                                                                                                                                                                                 

Fiend "International Jones" has finally released his newest project "Cool Is In Session." 

Following his exceptional Life Behind Limo Glass Mixtape Fiend returns with Cool Is In Session.  This tape showcases his smooth sound.. That pure N.O style. He integrates Jazz, Blues and R&B with heavy base lines and Dope Lyrics.  Fiend's sound is fresh and his lyrics are REAL.  Speaking of mostly two things Pretty women and Good Weed, but don't get me wrong his lyrics are not empty... He's eloquent. There's a level of class that is untouchable. 


Conceptually giving you a lesson in COOL. A instruction manual if you will.. with commentary on how to live that JetLife/IronGang Life...

The tape features other members of the JetLife family of course Smoke DZA and CornerBoy P on two of my favorite tracks "Take A Pull" and "We Get High"  Mr. Jones has had his fans on edge waiting for this release, tweeting constantly and releasing tracks at his leisure.  This is why I fux with the JetLife. Still keeping it grassroots Fiend responds to the luv sent to him on twitter never too busy to RT a shoutout from a follower (especially the pretty ones) :) I mean he is  an International Man of Mystery. 


If you looking for some shit too groove too, smoke too chill too, go and Download Cool Is In Session here  #COOLISINSESSION  Also follow Fiend on twitter @FIEND4DAMONEY






                                                                                                

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Can The D.J. Get Some? JetLife DJ... DJBomshellBoogie

So I didn't know who the D.J for the JetLife tour was untill I was actually at the Chicago Show!!! Out walks this buxom woman with a in jeans and a tank top... Jetlifers next to me exclain DAAAYYUMMM is that the D.J.? :) I'm thinkin Okkkkk I Dig!   Ms Boogie killed that night.  She kept the crowd hyped mixin before the show began and throughout the show.  I was very pleased to see a woman holding it down on a ALL male tour!! Not even just that because the fact that she's a woman d.j. is beyond the point this girl got skills, she's humble, and stays connected to her fans.  Follow her on twitter here Follow DJ BomshellBoogie also check out her Mixes on her website BomshellBoogie.TV


Her tapes are a wide variety and of course she throws in that JETLIFE :)
download her latest GRoove LOunge Vol 7 and let it ride...

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

"Grown Man Flow" Fiend International Jones

The "Barry White of Hip Hop" that's what I'm calling this guy. I learned of him through JetsFool.Blogspot.com I've had his mixtape "Sweetest Hangover"  on repeat for about 3days... This is some real sexy HipHop right here.  If you tryna make your girl swoon, throw on some Fiend and you in there! His deep baritone voice puts you in the mood of some silk soul over dope beats... Definetly some of that smooth HipHop... Get you a bottle of whatever you're in to and spark you a doob... lay back and let Fiend take you to that special place! Enjoy!

Here are a couple of my favorite tracks off the "Sweetest Hangover"

Baby Video




Monday, April 4, 2011

Curren$y's Covert Coup Album Art! and Muscle Car Chronicles Updates

Spitta's next project Covert Coup is set to released on 4/20 as a free album download! Produced entirley by The Alchemist, whom I am not familar with, but very excited to hear his work... Knowing Spitta dont fuck with no garbage production



Curren$y signed with Warner Bros in Febuary  for his imprint Jet Life Recordings J.L.R. Still keeping it independent his next studio Album Muscle Car Chronicles is set for release in early May... Hardest working Stoner i've ever seen.  He hasnt left his friends behind Trademark and Roddy also have projects in the works! Not to mention all the dope tracks they've been releasing via  Jets Fool Blog (click Here For Downloads) So excited for Covert Coup! Couldn't find a Tracklist but I'll keep ya posted! JET LIFE...  (For all updates on Spitta and everything Jets hit up JetsFool.Blogspot.Com and Follow the owner and creater on twitter FollowJack


UPDATE: COVERT COUP TRACKLIST: (source: JetsFool.Blogspot.com)
1. BBS


2. The Type f. Prodigy

3. Blood Sweat and Gears f. Fiend

4. Ventilation

5. Life Instructions f. Smoke DZA

6. Smoke Break

7. Double 0 7

8. Scottie Pippen f. Freddie Gibbs

9. Full Metal

10. Coming Up

Here is the album art and tracklist for Muscle Car Chronicles courtesy of HipHopDX.com










Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Big Sean Finally, Finally Famous THE ALBUM! May 3rd

After realeasing the Finally Famous vol 3 mixtape and generating MAJOR buzz Big Sean's first studio album Finally Famous is set for release May 3rd under G.O.O.D Music/ DefJamLabel. 

Sean told Smoking Section via phone conference that the album is not complete yet but Kanye, Mike Posner, and Pharrell will make the final tracklist. 

He says new music is in the works with Curren$y and other artists.. possibly a BigSean&Curren$y mixtape?? Let's hope!!

I am really diggin this dude... His sound is fresh, unique, and cocky! I like that! He knows he's the shit! BOIII haha. His lyrics are bold and d irect. Some may argue that he's plain rude! Sean is the BadBoy Asshole that all the ladies want and all the guys want to be like.  If you don't have a sense of humor Big Sean is not for you..

Special Thanks to my friend Jonathan for puttin me on this dude!! (you happy now?)
 
Finally Famous 3 stays on repeat in my ear here are some of my fav tracks and his new single with Chris Brown "My Last"

My Last









Monday, March 28, 2011

Lupe's Show Did Not Go ON!!

So, Lupe Fiasco was booked to perform at the House Of Blues Chicago on Saturday night.  The Show apparently didnt go on till midnight.  Lupe was 4 hours late!!! According to concert goers. When Lupe finally showed up he did 5 songs and rushed through them!

 Lupe took to his twitter to explain" @LupeFiasco

 "To be clear to everyone that attended the House Of Blues Laser release thing in Chicago. It was NEVER supposed to be a show..."

"The promoters didn't stress to the public the fact that it was supposed to just be a party."


'I had NO hand in organizing the event. Nor did my team. I don't even know who the other performers were until the night before the event."

"As far as me being late I literally drove about 6 hours to get there and I ran out of gas around Springfield!!!! Shout to AAA 4 the save!!! "




"But anyways my name was on it so I'll take the "L" and rest assured that it will NEVER EVER happen again."

"I love my fans. I'm sorry u guys had to go thru some BS. Again me and my crew had NOTHING to do w/ how the event was ran or organized."


"Also all the money for the event from my side is and always was going to be donated to charity so atleast for me it was a free event"
This is a lesson learned. You hear House of Blues and you think Legit!! Right?? Wrong!! Make sure u fact check everything!! There are alot of thirsty promoters out here taking advantage of fans! Now I'm not sure but I believe that HOB is innocent in this matter.  (not completely) somebody dropped the ball and didn't get the contracts tight!!! Lupe is not at fault, cut him some slack fans! and remember like he said "SEE YALL IN 2 MONTHS FOR THE REAL SHOW" :)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Nerdy Boy Flow Childish Gambino

Thanks to my amazing friends who love hip-hop as much as I do, I was introduced to an amazing MC.  Donald Glover (Childish Gambino).  Some of you may know him as one of the hillarious writers on a little show called 30 Rock or on Community.  Well apparently he is an awesome M.C. 

I would describe his style only as different.  I assure you havent heard anything like this guy.  The thing that really attracted me to him is his beat selection.  Sampling Adele on one of my favorite Tracks "Do Ya Like" when the snare drops on this track you will understand why this kid is getting so much Buzz. 

Gambino Released his EP via his website Download Here
As of now I'm stuck on his mixtape Culdesac which was released in July of 2010. 
He is currently on tour.  Coming to a city near you!
Check this guy out!! His flow is very original and his beats are like nothing you've heard.  He rhymes about who he is and is not trying to be something he's not. He says rap is a hobby.  Bragging about the women, money, and power but making you love him at the same time!

FREAKS AND GEEKS


Do Ya Like




Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Jamie xx Remix) ft. Childish Gambino

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Look Out For: iLL-iteracy, Rah Flair, T1, and Dre

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First up Ill-iteracy from Virginia.. 
Group Members: Chris Prythm, Will Spitwell, 
Speek Eazy, Young Observe
Listen to  ILL-iteracy on Reverb 
Download  latest Mixtape "The Ensembly Line" at iLL-it.com their Official Website. 


This group has a fresh sound over amazing original and sampled  Beats.  Very soulful.  Every Member can spit!! Which is rare these days.. Lyrically bringing that conscious fire.. 
Tracks To Hear:  Is that What's RiLL? You Can't See Me
Follow ILL-iteracy On Twitter




Rah Flair is a hot Rapper/Producer from Detroit.. Bringing that classic Mowtown flava from The D.  His sound is strong and very original... Download his Album "Notice The Difference" on Itunes HERE and preview his music and Bio on SonicBids Rah Flair on SonicBids  Rah's music is definitely that party soul.. Jazz infused with Raw HipHop. 


Tracks To Hear: Detroit Nights, My Home, and Come Close
Follow Rah Flair On Twitter






LOCAL HEAT

T.1 is The self proclaimed "Artsit Of The People" Born and Raised on the South Side of Chicago.  Look out for this dude in 2011 he is sure to be making strides in his career.  Great Raw energy and Street sound.. Still bringing that REAL.. No bubble gum chain slanging rap from  T.1 
Check him out on Reverb T1 on Reverb


  Tracks To Hear: Best and My Cool
                                                        Follow T1 On Twitter

                                                                                                                                          LOCAL HEAT

Dre is back after taking a little break from music.. He is from Chicago, his sound is certainly his own and uniquely "Artsy" at least that's my opinion.  Coming from a musical background he has lived and breathed music since a young child... Check Out Dre on Reverb Dre On Reverb His mixtape will be out Jan. 24 Mark Your Calendars!!
Tracks To Hear: Damn Near There and Zone'n  
Follow Dre On Twitter