MIXTAPE: LB PIMPIN- "KEEP IT ILL 2"

The highly anticipated mixtape "Keep It ILL" volume 2 by Chicago artist LBPimpin aka Lil Big Pimp is finally here! Hosted by DJ Louie V of Certified Mixtapez & MTMDJS.

16 Dope new records from one of the top rising Artists/Producers coming out of Illinois.

VIDEO: KEMBE X- "WELCOME TO AMERICA"

Kembe welcomes you to sweet America on this latest joint, Directed by Chad Marshall. Produced by Bentley Haze.

MUSIC: SHAWNNA- "WOBBLE"

Produced by DJ Tight Mike, Shawnna appears from the shadows to drop a long awaited jewel off to the fans. Check her out.

EVENT: THE BIGGEST INDIE SHOWCASE SERIES RETURNS TO CHICAGO THIS AUGUST

August 25th @ The Harold Washington Cultural Center, the powers to be over at ShowcaseKing.com & GoSityEnt.com have linked together to once again provide another opportunity for indie artists to put their talents to the test for an amazing outcome. A select few artists if chosen via the booking process will perform with a chance to not only meet with A&R's from major labels (Def Jam, Republic Records) but also have the chance to visit New York for a office meeting on how to push a current single. While in the Big Apple the selected winner will also headline their own 3 club promo tour that weekend provided by TNB Management. Judged by respected radio hosts & personalities "Chi Blizz, Smash Cash & 3's Company Radio", the talent and fan turn out should supersede last years event by a long shot.

Recap Last Years Sold Out Event Then Spread The Word To Artists You Know On The Rise.

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EVENT RECAP: H3 ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDER "SHOWCASE" PISCES BDAY BASH

H3 Ent Founder Celebrates His Birthday This Year With Close Family & Industry Friends Including Hypno Carlito Of OTF/DefJam.

VIDEO: LIL REESE- HOWEVER

Directed by Nick Brazinsky, Reese is back with a new visual from his latest project. Peep below to see what this two have cooked up for viewers.

NEWS: VIC MENSA JOINS JUSTIN BIEBERS MANAGERS CLIENT BASE

Usher and rising Roc Nation rapper Vic Mensa have signed with Scooter Braun for management, sources tell Billboard. The two artists are the latest additions to the SB Projects roster following Kanye West, whom Braun began co-managing in March. Mensa is co-managed by Cody Kazarian.

Over the last two years, Braun has been steadily building out his management base. In addition to longtime client and Usher protégé Justin Bieber, Braun represents Tori Kelly, Carly Rae Jepsen, Martin Garrix and Black Eyed Peas, among others. He and former client Ariana Grande parted ways in February, though Braun is credited with having A&R’d her just-released album, Dangerous Woman, along with Republic Records EVP Wendy Goldstein.

NEWS: COMMON'S AAHH FESTIVAL WILL BE RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER

This year’s AAHH Fest will take place on Sunday, September 25th at Union Park. Little is known about this year’s festival or its lineup, but early bird tickets are now for sale on Groupon. You can purchase a ticket right now for the low price of $55.