VIDEO: LIL DURK F/ YFN LUCCI- "RICH FOREVER"

Two artists holding it down for the hottest 2 hubs for rising talent within the music industry. Lil Durk of Chicago & YFN Lucci of Atlanta link for "Rich Forever" the official visual.

MUSIC: HYPNO CARLITO- "USE TO THIS" (REMIX)

Hyp Continues His Remix Demolition, This Time Up Future & Drakes Recent "Use To This".

INTERVIEW: SAY CHEESE TV WITH ZACK TV

Say Cheese And ZackTV Clear the air for the record.

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX- "WITH YO B***H"

Famous Dex continues his recent onslaught of visuals with an official music video for “With Yo B!tch,” directed by Cole Bennett.

INTERVIEW: LUD FOE & KID WONDER ON DJ VLAD

Lud Foe on Not Being Serious with Rap at First, Too Deep in the Streets.

MIXTAPE: FEMDOT- "TO U"

Femdot has dropped a new project just in time for the holidays.

MIXTAPE: G HERBO- STRICTLY FOR MY FANS

G Herbo has released a new project entitled Strictly For My Fanz.

MIXTAPE: LIL DURK- "THEY FORGOT"

The mixtape includes previously released tracks "Baller," the Jadakiss assisted "See Me Down," "Shooter2x" featuring 21 Savage ans "Back 2 Back" with OTF signee Hypno Carlito. They Forgot is Lil Durk's first mixtape since he released 300 Days 300 Nights almost a year ago in December of 2015.

MUSIC NEWS: SOLO SB SET TO RELEASE "ZEEKOSWAY V2"

Solo’s back at it again with the second installment to his ‘ZeekosWay’ mixtape series. ‘ZeekosWay Volume 2’ is set for release in January of 2017. In contrast to the first installment, he takes the road less traveled, and passionately gives fans a vivid tour of his past experiences. He remains true to his melodic rap style, yet he takes it to higher musical heights, as he’s more explicit and hardcore than what fans are used to.

The mixtape’s production is top of the line, as it features beats from heavy hitters such as Metro Boomin and 808 Mafia. The tape comes together cohesively, and does an exceptional job at bringing the fan closer to the artist. This project offers a more sharpened, and experienced version of Solo. His evolution as an artist is apparent.

MUSIC NEWS: KANYE WEST CANCELS THE REST OF SAINT PABLO TOUR

After major backlash for comments made during his past few shows, it looks like the Saint Pablo Tour headlined by Kanye West could be no more. According to TMZ, he is taking a “breather to deal with personal issues.” However, according to a tweet sent out by LA Times reporter Gerrick D. Kennedy, this breather may extend until the end of the year, which would mean the rest of the tour is cancelled.

VIDEO: BACKWOOD JONES- "NO F***K"

YP "BackWood Jones" returns with a new video for "No Fuck" shot by From Us Media and produced by HD Beatz. This will be featured on his upcoming project Aromatic.

INTERVIEW: ANDREW BARBER ON NO JUMPER

Andrew Barber is one of the biggest players in the Chicago hip hop scene. He got himself into such a position by starting a blog all the way back in 2007 called Fake Shore Drive. He was in town over the weekend, putting on a sold out Jeremih/Chief Keef show for Red Bull and I was lucky enough to get him in the studio for an awesome chat about his history in the Chicago rap scene, the power of the internet and the ever changing hip hop media landscape.

MUSIC: LIL DURK- "BALLER"

After weeks of teasing fans on social media with this record, Durk the Chicago heavy releases his new possible hit single!

NEWS: RISING CHICAGO RAPPER YOUNG AFFISHAL PASSES AWAY

After just being released from prison this month the young Up N Comer who has done songs or shot videos with some of the cities most popular acts passed away earlier this morning from gun shots sustained. Please keep his family in your prayers.

VIDEO: G HERBO- STRICTLY 4 MY FANS (INTRO)

Watch the official music video for "Strictly 4 My Fans (Intro)" by G Herbo. The full project, 'Strictly 4 My Fans' drops on Black Friday.

SPORTS: KRIS BRYANT OF THE CHICAGO CUBS WINS NL MVP

Bryant contributed considerably more than one of the league’s most potent bats to the Cubs’ major league-best 103-58 record, which paved the way for their first World Series championship since 1908, he was also one of the league’s most feared sluggers, batting .292 with 39 homers, 102 RBI and a .939 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. Bryant made remarkable strikes from his outstanding debut season, reducing his strikeouts from 199 to 154 and raising his OPS by 81 points.

SPORTS: CHICAGO BEAR ALSHON JEFFERY SUSPENDED

Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery has been suspended without pay for the next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

In a statement released Monday, Jeffery said he took a "recommended supplement" to battle inflammation, and it contained an ingredient on the league's banned substance list.

VIDEO: RICO RECKLEZZ- "CRANK THAT"

Rico Recklezz comes at Soulja Boy Over "Crank That".

VIDEO: KATIE GOT BANDZ- "PULL UP"

Shot by Dinero Films.

Katie Got Bandz recently dropped a video for her Pull Up single, Check it out.

VIDEO: VIC SPENCER & FREDDIE OLD SOUL- "BLAST FOR ME"

Vic Spencer comes out the gate firing shots with one of Chicago's (yet to be known) more lyrical emcees Freddie Old Soul...who happens to be female. Following up from the #19 spot in Rolling Stone's Top Rap Albums of 2015, the second offering from the new album St. Gregory (11/11/16) Blast Fa Me intends to put the all listeners to bed.

NEWS: THOUSANDS CONTINUE TO PROTEST TRUMP IN CHICAGO

On the fourth day of demonstrations since the Tuesday election, protesters walked shoulder to shoulder down the Magnificent Mile to Millennium Park, pausing outside the Trump Tower along the Chicago River where police set up barricades to keep them from getting close.

“No Trump, no KKK, no racist USA!” they shouted, some thrusting middle fingers in the air toward the 98-story skyscraper stamped with the Trump name.

(link below)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-hundreds-of-anti-trump-marchers-gather-downtown-20161112-story.html

NEWS: COOK COUNTY APPROVES SODA TAX

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle personally ensured her controversial new penny-an-ounce pop tax passed Thursday by breaking a rare tie vote among commissioners.

The two-term board president stepped further into the glare of a spotlight because she's counting on the $224 million a year the beverage tax is expected to bring in to balance the books for a while.

NEWS: CHICAGO LEGEND JOHNNY P HAS PASSED AWAY

Tho Said To be Dead by long time collaborator 'Twista earlier this month the family said it was not true, however we ask for prayers for singer "Johnny P" as word comes that he has passed away.

Johnny P, is one of Chicagos very own most talented performers. His music draws influence from R&B and Hip-Hop/Rap. He was instrumental to the successful careers of many artists coming out of the Chi-Town and who have made great accomplishments in the music industry such as Twista and Do or Die. He has multi-platinum records collaborating with the late TuPac, Twista, Do or Die and ScarFace.

VIDEO: BOBO- NO HEART (FREESTYLE)

Shot By @Will_Mass.

Bobo goes crazy on the No Heart instrumental. Checkout his laid back flow in this new visual.

VIDEO: MAGIKK- "FWM"

Shot by ChicagoEBK Media.

Rising artist Magikk offers up the official video for his latest single "F.W.M.

UNSIGNED HYPE INTERVIEW W/ BLVCK JD

Chicago EST.1837 recently caught up with young rising hiphop artist "BLVCK JD"

1. Can you introduce yourself to the people?

Hey what’s going I go by the name of BLVCK JD some just call me JD I’m a 21 year old artist from Wisconsin straight out of the Valley. I’ve been making music since I was about 9 years old looking up to artist like Usher, T.I., and local artist GRAMZ and Lil Fred. Since I was young I was known for my high energy, dancing and creativity which I believe helps open my mind on the music I make or write.

2. When did you decide to make a career of music, and what inspired that?

Funny you ask I honestly started to take music serious as far back as 8 months ago, I had went thru certain changes in my life that inspired me to fall back on my first love before basketball which was music. I would have to say the biggest inspiration is my family I work to give my family a better life, full of experiences that one can only imagine.

3. What’s been the most memorable moment of your grind thus far?

The most memorable moment of my grind thus far would have to be my first show In Dallas,Texas. Going to Dallas for my first time as an artist was a eye opener and a great experience breaking down nerves and filling myself with ambition.

4. How do you deal with writers-block?

Two ways to cure writers block and that’s to either roll or simply take a break which I find a lot of the time very helpful. But still even with that break its always time to roll up.

5. Dead Or alive if you could feature with one artist, who & why?

Dead or alive hmmm…. If I could collaborate with one artist it would have to be Drake reason why I feel he is the greatest today at what he does and I think it would be a humbling and great learning experience. And of course because we gone drop the hottest track of the century. Not to mention i love the way he connects emotions with his emotions I think it make it very intriguing for the listener.

6. What are you currently promoting or working on?

As of Sept, 11th I had just released my first mixtape “Now Or Never” which is now available on soundcloud, blvckjd.com, and GetRightMusic.com I am currently working on a few upcoming singles and visuals and a few collaborations with artist by the name of Jon Jon and Mazzo.

7. Where do you see yourself the next 3-5 years?

In the next 3-5 years I see myself building off my own brand FCMD emerging through the media making recognition for myself as the BLVCK JD.

Follow His Progress...

http://www.blvckjd.com/

MUSIC: HYPNO CARLITO- "JUNGLE REMIX"

Hyp puts a twist on Ace Boogie's "Jungle" like only Carlito could. Listen as he puts old relationships with ex"s, homies and the streets in perspective.

MUSIC: LIL DURK & JADAKISS- "SEE ME DOWN"

Despite the come up, people still want to see us down. Who can relate?

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX F/ RICH THE KID- "NEW WAVE"

Watch the official music video for 'New Wave' by Famous Dex ft Rich The Kid.

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX- "COPY ME"

Do you and let him do him, just dont copy dex. Checkout this new one!

MIXTAPE: SASHA GO HARD- "NUTTY WORLD 3"

Hosted by DJ Amaris, Sasha returns with her latest part in the nutty world series, only 10 track deep but worth a listen.

VIDEO: RICO RECKLEZZ- "NO TALKING"

Rico isnt letting up anytime soon, trust Us! In this new joint he takes aim at Soulja Boy & MBAM Flip.

NEWS: CHICAGO POLICE SHOOT AND KILL "JOSHUA BEAL"

The shooting happened about 3 p.m. Saturday in the 11100 block of South Troy Street in the city’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, according to Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the slain man as Joshua Beal, 25, of Indianapolis. Relatives said he was in the Chicago area serving as a pallbearer at his cousin’s funeral.

Police said Beal was shot to death after failing to drop a gun when confronted by the sergeant. They said they did not know whether Beal had fired his weapon but were investigating.

MUSIC: CHIEF KEEF F/ LIL REESE- "LOOSE"

Already making viral waves, DJ Amaris drops the Keef & Reese exclusive "Loose".

VIDEO: TOWKIO F/ VIC MENSA- "G.W.M"

Directed By Todd Burr.

Towkio and Vic Mensa of Savemoney link for the official video for "Gang With Me".

MUSIC NEWS: VIC MENSA LINKS WITH UGG THIS FALL

Vic Mensa has been chosen as the face of this fall's Ugg for Men campaign, keep it rolling fam!

SPORTS: DERRICK ROSE LEADS KNICKS TO WIN IN RETURN TO CHICAGO

Derrick Rose received a mix of boos and cheers during introductions before his first game back in Chicago on Friday night, but got the last laugh as his Knicks came out victorious in the end 117-104. Rose finished with 15 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Noah added 16 points and nine rebounds and the two finally seemed to acquaint themselves with Kristaps Porzingis, who poured in 27 points after scoring just three points on 0-for-4 shooting Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Carmelo Anthony scored 25.

VIDEO: MONSTER MIKE F/ SYDNY AUGUST- “DOPAMINE”

Shot By Dad’s New Boyfriend Productions.

This kid is hot! Watch for Monster Mike to make real nosie in 2017 with the foundation he laid this year with classic visuals like this.

VIDEO: PRINCE EAZY- "OOOUUU" (REMIX)

Plenty have tried but not many have nailed it like this. Prince isn't pumping the brakes no time soon and has been on fire the last year.

INTERVIEW: G HERBO ON THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Chicago's own G Herbo stopped by to chat about The Cubs winning a title for the town, why there's so much violence in Chicago, putting out a new EP and his debut album, working with Nicki Minaj and much more.

SPORTS: CHICAGO CUBS WIN 2016 WORLD SERIES

The most epic drought in sports history is over, and the Cubs are world champions.

After 108 years of waiting, the Cubs won the 2016 World Series with a wild 8-7, 10-inning Game 7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. The triumph completed their climb back from a 3-1 Series deficit to claim their first championship since 1908.

NEWS: VENUE DOUBLE DOOR NO LONGER FACING DECEMBER CLOSING DATE

A few weeks ago, Double Door co-owners Joe Shanahan and Sean Mulroney confirmed that they had started negotiations that would pave the way to moving the club to Logan Square.

The two-decade-old Wicker Park rock venue can stay in its current location “until our appeal rights are exhausted,” said Double Door attorney Cary Schiff. “We have the right to continue the appeal unimpeded” by the threat of closure.

(link below)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-double-door-no-longer-facing-december-closing-date-20161031-story.html

NEWS: DONALD TRUMP PLAZA SIGN TO BE REMOVED

The Chicago City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove a Trump Plaza sign located outside the Republican nominee's 98-story skyscraper.

NEWS: CHICAGO RECEIVING $62 MILLION APPLE STORE

Apple plans to spend $62 million on a retail outlet currently under construction in Chicago's North Michigan Avenue shopping district, according to a construction permit issued by the city's planning department on Friday.

At $63 million, the forthcoming retail shrine is shaping up to be one of Apple's most expensive U.S. undertakings to date. By comparison, construction of the Union Square flagship in San Francisco, which required the demolition of a pre-existing building, was at one point estimated to cost some $23.6 million.

When completed, the Chicago Apple store will become a 20,000-square-foot anchor of the city's North Michigan Avenue shopping district. Architectural renderings unveiled in November call for a free-standing, glass-walled entry pavilion located at street-level with two grand staircases and an elevator leading down to a similarly glass-clad sales floor located just off the riverwalk.

While not confirmed, the Chicago store was supposedly designed by award winning architect Norman Foster of Foster + Partners. Along with other international Apple store flagships, the architecture firm was hand picked by late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs to dream up the company's iconic Campus 2 headquarters in Cupertino.

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INTERVIEW: RICO RECKLEZZ ON WHY HE DISSED CHICAGO ARTISTS

Rico Recklezz on Dissing Every Chicago Rapper, Ayoo KD & 600 Breezy Response.