Tag: chicago

Romey hails fom Chicago and names himself the Mid-West King. He names hova amongst his influences and has been likened to being the Michael Jordan of the rap game. After his Sickamore mix CD he has a new tape to drop and another 36 heaters ready to go. Lady Jay UK caught up with him to find out about his background and plans for the future, so read on.

Lupe Fiasco will headline at north London venue, Koko for an exclusive one-off gig on April 2nd. Showcasing tracks from his current album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool which stormed the UK Top 10 when it was released earlier this year including the incredible hit single 'Superstar' and the forthcoming, 'Paris, Tokyo' out on April 14th & 21st digitally and physically.

Lupe Fiasco trail-blazed his path to critical acclaim when his Atlantic Records debut, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor exec-produced by Jay Z, was released. Possessing head-spinning wordplay and a topical range more akin to the underground than the mainstream, the 25-year-old lyricist proved that talent can still make waves in the rap game.

Chicago rapper and Kanye protégé Lupe Fiasco releases sophomore album after the success of last year’s “Food and Liquor”, which accompanied a UK tour, to much acclaim…

Lupe Fiasco’s recent retirement announcement has sent a tremor throughout the Hip Hop community. Apparently Lupe is only doing three albums and then he is out. Beginning with the critically acclaimed ‘Food & Liquor’ and ending with ‘LupEnd’, it looks like the Chicago MC will be hanging up his mic for good.

2007 proved to be a rollarcoaster ride for the Chicago native, with as many highs as lows for the talented lyricist. However this single sees Lupe emerge triumphant from a year that saw his ego take a bruising.

Rhymefest’s recent visit to the UK has caused quite a stir. His ‘tea’ meeting with Tory Party Leader David Cameron made headlines; the Grammy award winning rapper had challenged the politician to a sit down to discuss his controversial comments made about Hip Hop and its’ link to gun crime.

The Abstract Mindstate duo are one of the hardest working crews coming outta Chi Town. They have a new LP set to drop and are looking to do damage over here in the UK. Check out what they had to say to britishhiphop.co.uk in this comprehensive interview...

This duo come straight out of Chicago and due to their immense efforts in their locale they have earned the title of Chicago’s hardest working rhyme duo. Abstract Mindstate aka MOD (Misfitz of Dialogue) are a female – Ebony Poetess (The Hellcat) and a male – Ice Gre. They formed in Mississippi back in 99 when they were known as the Stewpot Stowaways.

Molemen Inc. is proud to announce that Vakill's "Worst Fears Confirmed" album was released on January 31, 2006. With guest appearences by Ras Kass and Royce Da 5'9". With production from Panik, Memo and guest producer Chemo.