Chicago Est.1837: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

NEWS: CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY REMAINS WITHOUT FUNDING SENDS LAYOFF NOTICES

Chicago State University sent layoff notices to all faculty, staff and administrators Friday, a drastic move as the school fights to remain open without funding from the state of Illinois.

The historically black school is among 57 public universities and colleges in Illinois that have not received funding in eight months as Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled general assembly fail to agree on a budget. Nearly a third of Chicago State’s funding, about $36 million a year, comes from state appropriations.

CHICAGO UNSIGNED HYPE INTERVIEW W/ "BILLS"

Chicago EST.1837 recently caught up with young rising Hip Hop artist & songwriter "Bills"

1. Can you introduce yourself to the people?

Its Ya boy Bills. Member of D.O.E

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

Probably within the last 3 years I've started taking it more serious. I mean before it was just a hobby. I've been writing and recording since a teen and it was just a way of expressing myself and having fun. But after years of honing my skills, I feel like I'm ready for the next level where I can touch peoples minds, hearts, and souls. I don't think I was ready during my earlier years. As I mature so does my music and practice makes perfect. I feel like I'm at the point where I'm ready mentally and musically.

3. Whats been the most memorable moment of your grind thus far?

The most memorable moment I would have to say would be my very first show. It was at Reggie's Rock Club. At the time my homie Y- Milli who I rap with, was in the army so I was solo. I had a 10 minute set. 3 songs. I was nervous as can be! I had a shot of liquor to take the edge off. The Dj called me up. Told me I had 2 minutes until I went on. quickest 2 minutes in my life! So I went out on stage introduced myself and the song then as soon as the song dropped I messed up the lyrics! I mean nobody noticed because nobody knew the song lol but I kept going and rocked the stage! Got a great applause from the crowd! That's when I knew this is what I wanted to do with my life!

4. How do you deal with writers-block?

The way I deal with writers-block is life. Anything that's going on or happening in my life or others around me life I use that as motivation. For example my song 100 percent. The second verse I drew a blank on. I had no idea what I was going to write about but the very next day my mother n law broke the news to us that her doctors found cancer in her breast. I was driving at the time she told me. I shed a few tears and by the time I got to work I knew what my second verse would focus on and I wrote it that very night.

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

I would actually say two artist. Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Both are musical genius to me. They make music they love and music that comes from the soul which is something I respect and admire.

6. What are you currently promoting or working on?

Currently I am Promoting my new song 100 Percent. Which I will be shooting a video for in the coming months so be on the look out for that. I'm always writing though and I always have new songs but I've learned that quality beats quantity any day.

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

I see myself making a living off of something I love doing. Which is music. Someone said that if you have a job doing what you love, you'll never work a day in your life and that's where I envision myself.

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MIXTAPE: "AMERICAN MONSTER GUILD VOL.2"

The legendary and incomparable American Monster Guild, or as known to the world, as AMG brings you American Monster Guild Volume 2. After a highly successful 2015, American Monster Guild bolsters a talented roster that can compete with the likes of MMG, and GOOD Music . This compilation mixtape gives the fans a taste of what is to be expected from this camp as they gear up for one of two tours slated for 2016. With several members already being targeted by several national blog publications and magazines, American Monster Guild has proven time and time again that they have the music to back up the hype. With hit singles from D3REE, Rob Mack, Kflyy, FlowGod, JaySmoove, Young VIP, Explisit, DonWon FromDVille, LYFE, and Chicago native Ec2rx, this mixtape is filled with hit single after hit.

SPORTS: ILLINOIS SIGNS TOP RECRUIT DA'MONTE WILLIAMS (SON OF FRANK WILLIAMS)

The 6-foot-2 Williams is the son of former Illinois star and 1998 Illinois Mr. Basketball, Frank Williams. Regarded as a four-star prospect by Rivals, Williams is considered the No. 56 overall prospect in the national Class of 2017.

SPORTS: SIMEON WINS 15/16 CHICAGO PUBLIC LEAGUE BASKETBALL TITLE

South Side Kenwood Academy (19-4) played in the Chicago Public League's title game for the first time in school history when they faced South Side powerhouse Simeon (24-3) at Chicago State University in front of 6,000+ fans (hugely Kenwood supporters).

Winning his first varsity city title of his career 54-49, Simeon senior and leading-scorer Zachary Norvell (Gonzaga) finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. He led every aspect of Simeon's first 3 quarters of the game. Feisty 5'10 junior point guard Evan Gilyard scored 14 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter including 9 straight at one point. Breakout versatile sophomore reserve Talen Horton-Tucker added 5 points, 7 rebounds.

Kenwood was led by unsigned seniors Zion Morgan, (15 points, 4 rebounds) and Nick Robinson (13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks). If Simeon's 7th Public league title on Sunday wasn't impressive already, it came on the heels of beating #1 Morgan Park on Friday and #6 Evanston on Saturday. Thanks to everyone at Chicago State University, CPS, Simeon, and Kenwood for a memorable season of Public League basketball. Next, Kenwood and Simeon will both be trying to win the Class 4A Illinois state title.

Friday, February 26, 2016

VIDEO: LIL REESE- "COME AROUND"

Directed by Jerry Production.

One of the more popular songs from his latest project finally gets a visual.

VIDEO: CHIEF KEEF F/ A$AP ROCKY- "SUPERHEROES"

Directed by Phil Jackson.

ASAP & Chief give us the long awaited visual for super heroes.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

VIDEO: BJ THE CHICAGO KID F/ JAY ROCK- "OMG/ WOMAN’S WORLD"

"A Day In My Mind" Directed By Shawny Ocho

"In My Mind" The Album In Stores now!

FOOD: MIKKEY HALSTED OPENS NEW GRILL IN HYDE PARK

Mikkey Halsted, DJ Toure and Eric Nance have opened Mikkey’s Retro Grill, a new dining establishment in Hyde Park. Mikkey’s Retro Grill comes on the heels of the success Mikkey, Eric Nance and family have had with Litehouse, one of the premiere hot spots in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

VIDEO: ZMONEY- "JUNKIES"

Directed by Will Hoopes. Produced by Smitty Beats.

ZMoney has been quiet but this new visual and single should awaken the sleeping giant.

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX – I AIN’T TALKING SPAULDING

The Famous Dex campaign continues. Checkout this new lit visual.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

NEWS: JUDGE RULES RED LIGHT CAMERA TICKETS ARE VOID

A Cook County judge has denied a request from the city of Chicago to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it denied due process to motorists ticketed under its red-light camera program.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Judge Kathleen Kennedy’s late Friday ruling declares the tickets void and keeps alive a lawsuit seeking to have the city refund hundreds of millions of dollars to motorists ticketed since 2003.

Plaintiffs’ attorney Jacie Zolna can now move forward with a request for class-action status.

Monday, February 22, 2016

MUSIC: CAMI ANDE- "POUR THAT"

New to the music scene Cami Ande lets listeners know how to come correct if you want to kick it with her on this new joint "Pour That"

EP: MADE2BMANNISSH- "AUDIO PORN"

All tracks written and produced by Made2BMannissh.

6 Track New EP that can be described as Sexually Sonic Sounding.

Friday, February 19, 2016

VIDEO: VIC MENSA X SKRILLEX- "NO CHILL"

Vic Mensa and Skrillex debut the music video for 'No Chill

VIDEO: G HERBO- "JUGG HOUSE"

G Herbo and his team get it out the “Jugg House” in this new video just released by ELEVATOR.

EVENT: PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINE UP

Pitchfork Music Festival, has just announced its 2016 lineup, taking place July 15-17 in Union Park. Artists of interest include Jeremih, BJ The Chicago Kid and Mick Jenkins.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

MUSIC: TONE P- "TOAST"

Put cha glasses up to this one, no matter whats in the cup. Have a drink with Tone P on this new enjoyable single.

MIXTAPE: JP ARMANI- "ROAD TO ROEWORLD"

Hosted by DJ Young JD, DJ Amaris, & DJ Shon. JP releases a dope new project Road To RoeWorld. Stream is now on spinrilla.

VIDEO: HYPNO CARLITO- "THEY THOUGHT"

Never Say Never mixtape out now.

Directed by Nick Brazinsky.

Hypno is surrounded by good energy in this new visual for They Thought the heavy intense lyrical flow record off his latest project.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

VIDEO: MONSTER MIKE & FRANK LEONE- "ELECTRIC FEEL"

Monster Mike & Frank Leone - Electric Feel (Official Music Video)

VIDEO: ADMAN KILLA- "MY STANCE"

Directed by Will Hoopes.

Adam’s is back with another new banger.

NEWS: VENUE "THE SHRINE" TO CLOSE DOORS THIS MONTH

We regret to inform you that The Shrine, a South Loop music staple, will close its doors at the end of the month. After a strong seven-year run, the venue will shutter to make way for retail and residential spaces.

NEWS: CHICAGO TRIBUNE NAMES NEW EDITOR

Gerould Kern, who led the Chicago Tribune through bankruptcy and into the digital age, announced his retirement and stepped down as editor, effective Wednesday.

Kern will be succeeded by Bruce Dold, the Tribune's editorial page editor, who ascends to the top of the masthead after nearly four decades with the newspaper.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

MUSIC: RICKY LANCE- "CURIOUS"

For some people, receiving love is a lot harder than giving it out. Ricky Lance attempts to break those emotional walls down in his new single, Curious. Experience it now!

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX- "OH MAN GOT DAMN"

Famous Dex continues to go viral with catchy records. "Oh man Got Damn" is the latest from his recent project hosted by DJ Shon.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

EVENT: CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2016

The Chicago Auto Show begins its nine-day run today (FEB.13TH).

SPORTS: MATT FORTE'S CAREER WITH BEARS OVER

After rushing for 8,602 yards in eight seasons with the Bears it has been announced the 30 year old running back will not be back next season.

Friday, February 12, 2016

VIDEO: PROSPEC FLOW F/ DOLLA BILL DILLZ & SINCEREYFL- "SO SO"

Prospec Flow, Dolla Bill Dillz & SincereYfl put a few things in perspective in this new visual & single Shot By ChicagoEBK Media.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

VIDEO: I.L WILL & MIKEY DOLLAZ- "COMFORTABLE"

Directed By @RioProdBXC

Longtime collaborators and rap duo team up to put another single in the bag.

VIDEO: BLACK FIVES X 47: MAKE HISTORY NOW

On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bulls and artist Swopes joined some of Chi City’s rising ballplayers at the historic landmark. Narrated by Lil Bibby, the eloquent words of Joekenneth Museau help us reflect on the chance we all have to make history now.

MUSIC: KANYE WEST- "THE LIFE OF PABLO" ARTWORK & TRACK LIST

The Life of Pablo Track List

1. "Ultra Light Beams"

2. "Father Stretch My Hands, Parts 1 & 2"

3. "Freestyle 4"

4. "Famous"

5. "Highlights"

6. "Feedback"

7. "Fade" featuring Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign

8. "FML"

9. "Real Friends" featuring Ty Dolla $ign

10. "Wolves" featuring Sia & Vic Mensa

VIDEO: LIL BIBBY- "RIDAH"

Lil Bibby Official Video For "Ridah" Shot By A Zae Production.

VIDEO: JAYAIRE WOODS- "2MAH"

Directed by @shotbydj

Chicago’s Quality Control representative, Jayaire Woods, is back!

Jayaire Woods x 2mah directed by @shotbydj from shotbydj on Vimeo.

VIDEO: LIL DURK- "BELIEVE IT OR NOT"

Lil Durk Official Video For "Believe It Or Not" Shot By A Zae Production.

PROJECT: BOATHOUSE- "HIBERNATION"

Closed Sessions’ own Boathouse is back with the perfect soundtrack for this weather in the form of his new EP.

VIDEO: TWISTA F/ JEREMIH & LIL BIBBY- "MODELS & BOTTLES"

Directed by Gravitii.

Chicago legend Twista links with the new faces of the city for this collaboration.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

MIXTAPE: HYPNO CARLITO- "NEVER SAY NEVER"

Boasting features from Lil Durk, French Montana & Red Cafe, Hyp delivers his debut OTF/Def Jam project. Stream below and see if it lives up to anticipation.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

VIDEO: STUNT TAYLOR- "DID THAT"

Mr.Catchy Hook is back with another one, this time entitled "Did That"

SPORTS: BULLS ALL STAR JIMMY BUTLER OUT AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS

Bulls All-Star Jimmy Butler will be out three to four weeks with a strained left knee, the team announced via press release. The ailment has forced Butler to miss Chicago’s last two games. The Bulls are already without Joakim Noah, who’s out for the season, and Nikola Mirotic, who’s reportedly set to return after the All-Star break, but they don’t have quite enough of an injury issue to qualify for a 16th roster spot via hardship.

Butler, fresh off re-signing with Chicago on a five-year, $92.34MM deal, is the team’s leading scorer by a wide margin at 22.4 points per game, though Derrick Rose, third in scoring on the team at 15.9 points a night, takes nearly as many shots. Regardless, the loss of Butler is a significant blow to the Bulls, who’ve lost five of six games to fall to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, just a game and a half up on the ninth-place Hornets in the race for the postseason.

MUSIC: BILLS- "100 PERCENT"

Something motivational for your ears. You putting in work? You grinding? You in school? Working out? Playing sports? Fighting a disease?

Go out and give it your all, Go out and give it a 100 Percent!!!

UNSIGNED HYPE INTERVIEW W/ RAY GOTTIE DON DOTTA

Chicago Est.1837 Recently Caught Up With Rising Hype "Ray Gottie"

1. Can you introduce yourself to the people?

Yeah what's up my name is Ray Gottie Don dotta.

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

I've been writing and producing music since I was 13 years old. I've honestly been inspired from a number of different things. My biggest inspiration came from family, my older cousin used to be a preteen rapper and at the age of 13 she won the biggest local talent competition in thr city and even went on to perform at the Detroit Pistons game during Half Time. At such a young age that had a big influence on my decision to take music seriously.

3. Whats been the most memorable moment of your grind thus far?

Oh man that's a hard question... Honestly the most memorable part of my grind would have to be when I went to SXSW. I've opened up for artist before... Major and not so major. I've done shows in different cities and States but SXSW was one of the biggest music experiences I have ever witnessed. Not only were there Major hip hop moguls but music moguls of all genres all in one city linking up, networking, and performing all in one spot. It was amazing.

4. How do you deal with writers-block?

I usually just listen to music from different genres listen to some of my old music or get on one of my social media outlets( facebook Instagram or Twitter) check all of my notifications and talk to some people who actually enjoy my music.

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

Honestly I'm really into the producers more then artist nowadays. Don't get me wrong I would love a feature with Notorious b.i.g Gucci future Wayne Drake or whatever but one feature doesn't give you longevity and I'm really into that. I believe that having multiple key producers to help create and modify your sound would definitely help keep music relevant so I would have to say 808 mafia.

6. What are you currently promoting or working on?

I'm currently working on multiple different projects 3 of them are already finished im just getting the campaign together for them. In the mean time you can check out my latest singles on my soundcloud.

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

In the next three to five years if I'm not im not a moderately or majorly successful artist in the industry I can see myself becoming a engineer/producer a manager or someone that has some type of major role in industry. Cant let all of this knowledge go to waste ya know?

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VIDEO: SPENZO- "PLAYOFFS"

Directed by: Antoinne Bryant

After teasing fans with the release of the song on souncloud a week ago, Spenzo drops the visual to the catchy record "Playoffs".

EP: NOELZ VEDERE- "PYRAMID POET"

Noelz Vedere returns with another mixtape, Pyramid Poet, after debuting his first project in 2014, Bittersweet Victory. The 7-track EP has countless production features from Static and Monte Booker to The Social Experiment’s, Nate Fox.

SPORTS: CHICAGO SKY RE-SIGN JESSICA BRELAND

Sky forward Jessica Breland has agreed to a multi-year contract to remain in Chicago. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed.

MUSIC NEWS: JEREMIH ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT "LATER THAT NIGHT"

Jeremih has revealed the title for his latest project Later That Night.

The singer tells Billboard “I’m glad the world has finally soaked it in, and is marinating in it, but you best believe I have a whole other late night coming for you real soon: Later That Night,” he said. “I gave them the mixtape, I dropped the album — now I want to give them a complete trilogy of work.”

SPORTS: WHITNEY YOUNG GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS ANOTHER CITY TITLE

Confronted by an athletic and inspired opponent on Sunday, the Dolphins kept their string of city championships alive and dealt another frustrating blow to the Mustangs.

The Dolphins (22-5) have captured eight consecutive city titles and 11 of the last 12 under coach Corry Irvin.

With the win, the Lady Dolphins (23-3) move into the No. 21 spot in the Super 25 girls basketball rankings.