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VIDEO: CHIP LIVE @ OHIO UNIVERSITY!!! TRAILER

2009-01-07T05:44:00.002-05:00

VIDEO: Chip Tha Ripper LIVE @ Ohio University Trailer from Kev - S.L.A.B. ENT. on Vimeo.

This is a little video Chip and myself made last night!

CHIP THA RIPPER LIVE @ OHIO UNIVERSITY... 19 SOUTH!!!

Friday, JANUARY 16th, 2009. DOORS OPEN @ 8pm

NO TICKETS!!!
!!!ATTENTION!!!
!!!ATTENTION!!!!
!!!ATTENTION!!!!

THERE WILL BE NO, I REPEAT, NO TICKETS FOR THE SHOW @ 19 SOUTH...
DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, WE WILL NOT BE DOING ANY PRESALE!!!

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.

DOORS OPEN @ 8pm!!!

GET THERE EARLYYYYY!!!

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!!!

!!!ATTENTION!!!!
!!!ATTENTION!!!!
!!!ATTENTION!!!!
NO TICKETS!!!

SLABUP.com DL: Kid Cudi Mixtape - The Moon Man

2009-01-07T05:37:00.002-05:00

The good friends over at Hip Hop Update engineered this project...

Here it is folks. I've been wanting to put together a Kid Cudi mixtape for a while but haven't been able to get to it until this past weekend. From what I've noticed around the net, this is the first unofficial mixtape showcasing Kid Cudi's material.

Of course, Cudi, himself, put out "A Kid Named Cudi" officially this past Summer, which put him on the hip hop radar. "The Moon Man" mixtape is a compilation of tracks, features & live material that were not on that mixtape.

So, what the heck is the inspiration behind the artwork/name of the mixtape? It's based on the Jim Carey movie, "The Man on the Moon," which is the story of Andy Kaufman. The artwork is a light-hearted parody of the official movie posters, which you can view on either side of this paragraph. Click them to enlarge. Big thanks to Pizzle of Eddy N Pizzle for the quick turn-around on graphics!

Cudi explained to me back in June '08 that his inspiration behind his "Moon-Man" alias was the main character in the movie, Andy Kaufman (played by J. Carey). The essence of the Kaufman story is that he was never afraid to be himself, even though he was misunderstood by many.

In essence, Kid Cudi's music is a little bit different than hardcore hip hop, but he cannot change who he is or what he does. It transcends one genre and becomes genuinely G.O.O.D. Music.

With his recent success due to his mixtape and co-sign from Kanye West & Co., Cudi is on his way to dropping his major label debut via G.O.O.D. Music... tentatively titled: "The Man on the Moon: The Guardians"

With the relative success of my previous mixtapes, I'm sure you'll enjoy!

DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE

Nike Terminator High - Checker / Herringbone

2009-01-07T05:17:00.001-05:00

I think I like the Terminator's?

Do you??

Here we have yet another two colorways in the Nike Terminator High series which has been one of the most heavily released by Nike over 2008. The shoes are made of suede uppers with a checker pattern across the toe-box and heel. There are herringbone details on one of the models on the toe box and heel. Trail laces add to the look and tie everything together (pun intended). They will be available in either grey/green/burgundy or white/blue/mustardy yellow. Via HS.

VIDEO: Lil Wayne & Skip Debate On ESPN 1st & 10

2009-01-07T05:13:00.002-05:00

This might be the first time I have ever liked Skip Bayless.

Weezy doing work! Dude is everywhere.

VIDEO: ON TOUR WITH KIDZ IN THE HALL

2009-01-07T05:01:00.002-05:00

Super dope video. Just to get you guys even more familiar with the super group.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH.

Video: The Cool Kids - "Pennies" (Sneak Peak)

2009-01-07T04:51:00.000-05:00

via. Fake Shore Drive.

...Well kind of. Above is The Rubbish 2008 highlight reel, which features about :20 seconds of footage from the "Pennies" video (which looks super official) at the 1:30 mark.

This is for you Cool Kids stans who are no doubt checking WSHH and OS daily for this video, which I was told, by Chuck, will be dropping very soon. Stay tuned.

Shouts to Mike Carson

Video: Big Sean Interview w/ Jen The Pen

2009-01-06T23:20:00.000-05:00

Jen The Pen interviews Big Sean from jen the pen on Vimeo.

Here's a better feel for the homie, Big Sean! ENJOY!

SLABUP.com DL: Eminem - Crack A Bottle f. Dre & 50 Cent

2009-01-06T14:17:00.002-05:00

via. 2dopeboyz.

WoW!

DOWNLOAD: Eminem - Crack a Bottle f. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent | Mediafire

Video: Mic Terror - "Definition of a Freestyle"

2009-01-06T12:54:00.002-05:00

via. Fake Shore Drive.

Again, Again, Again... I have to say beside SLABUP.com, Fake Shore Drive is my favorite blog. Some people mite not like it, but I love Chicago music. And thats all Andrew over at Fake Shore Drive delivers! Which to some may be tough, because not all the music coming out of Chicago is great or even good. But he STILL holds it down for his city. I remember trying to contact Andrew for him to post some of Chip's shit. At that point, he told me he only features Chicago music. Thank the Lord, Chip has done numerous songs with Chicago MCs now.

Anyway, ENJOY THIS VIDEO. Mic Terror is the truth!!!

Most of you may remember the interview I did with Mr. Terror, if not CLICK HERE AND READ.

Directed by GL Joe & Casey Borhnal. From Mic's upcoming mixtape, King of the New School.

Previously: Mic Terror - "DEFinition (Freestyle)"

VIDEO: Fat Albert In The Hood Part 3 [The Take Over]

2009-01-06T12:52:00.000-05:00

I always found these funny!

What about you?

Video: VIDEO: Dr. Cornel West Dancing to Kidz In The Hall's "Work To Do"

2009-01-06T12:31:00.002-05:00

via. Fake Shore Drive.

This is funny. Hip Hop can be inspirational!
And that feels pretty damn good!

Good for the Kidz in the Hall for doing they're thing like always. I really feel like this year they are gonna shoot to the top, and be recognized as one of the best groups in Hip Hop.

OHH... To Be A Kid Again.

2009-01-06T06:15:00.002-05:00

via. Gizmo Ave.

My Radio Flyer Wagon never looked like this!

This classic red Radio Flyer wagon will rekindle your childhood memories, besides securing the company’s state as the market leader in toy wagons since its inception in 1917. The updated version comes decked out with hi-tech goodies for a more joyful ride both for the kids and parents. The Cloud 9 wagon has digital controls, speakers and a dock for an MP3 player. The luxury toy wagon is outfitted with 5-point safety harnesses, padded seats, cup holders, foot brakes and fold-out storage containers. There’s even a digital handle that tracks temperature, time, distance and speed for the obsessed parents who want to keep a track of every little detail when it comes to their little one. “We approached this product much like an automotive company might with a concept car,” said Mark Johnson, Radio Flyer’s product development manager.

The “Radio Flyer survived the Great Depression, and this year has been a difficult year for a lot of companies,” says Tom Schlegel, vice president of product development. “But Radio Flyer is actually growing this year. We’re actually looking for engineers and designers in our product development group to keep up with the growth of the company.” The Cloud 9 is in the concept stages, but it wasn’t developed on a whim. The company did extensive market research beforehand, and plans to run it in production sometime soon. And, if it does go on sale, then it would go for somewhere around $1,000.

SLABUP.com DL: 50 Cent - I Get It In (CDQ) No DJ

2009-01-06T06:06:00.004-05:00

via. OnSmash.

New 50 Cent Single!

DOWNLOAD: 50 Cent - I Get It In (Produced By Dr. Dre)

Any Thoughts???

ALSO...

BELOW is a tenative Tracklist for the new album: (Shout out to the homie Hi-Tek for making it on another 50 album.)

01. Intro
02. Came To Win (Produced by Red Spyda)
03. Get Up (Produced by Scott Storch)
04. Need Your Hate (Produced by Dr. Dre)
05. Here For A Reason (feat. Nate Dogg) (Produced by Tha Bizness)
06. Good To Be A Gangsta (Produced by Ty Fyffe & Sha Money XL)
07. Don’t Mess With 50 (Produced by Don Cannon)
08. Trust In Me (Produced by J.R. Rotem)
09. Norman Bates Motel (feat. Eminem) (Produced by Dr. Dre)
10. Bitch I’m Sorry (Produced by Needlz)
11. All For You (Produced by Hi-Tek)
12. No Time To Lose (feat. Swizz Beatz) (Produced by The Individuals)
13. Lonely At The Top (Produced by Play-N-Skillz)
14. You Need Us (feat. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo) (Produced by DJ Khalil)
15. Different Path (feat. Dave Young) (Produced by Havoc)
16. I Get It In (Produced by Dr.Dre)
17. Somebody Forgive Me (Produced by Jake One)
18. My Reign (Produced by Eminem)
19. Ready For War (feat. Dr.Dre) (Produced by Dr. Dre)

HOLLYWOOD HOLT x ILLROOTS.COM INTERVIEW

2009-01-06T01:11:00.003-05:00

Sidenote: Hollywood is the homie. You will be hearing a track from him and Chip soon.

Septum piercings and hip-hop dont necessarily go hand-in-hand, but do you think Hollywood Holt cares? I highly doubt it. In 2008, homie got cosigns from Kanye West, went on tour with KiD CuDi, worked on an album with Adult Swim and was easily one of the breakout stars from The Go. Below, I chop it up with Mr. Holt and speak on everything from spots to hit up in Chicago to his musical inspirations.

illRoots: What’s going on Holtster? What are you currently up to?

Hollywood Holt: Just makin’ more music and finding fun stuff to do everyday.

iR: That’s what’s up. Lately i’ve been hearing your single ‘Hollywood’ everywhere. How did that song come about?

HH: Well Mano made the beat as a remix to MIA’s ‘Bucky Don Gone’ and I thought it was so cold. I just took it and rapped over it and it came out dope.

iR: How did you link up with the good folks at Chocolate Industries and Adult Swim?

HH: Seven showed the most interest in me and had the deal I wanted, so I went with them. Then he hit me up about Adult Swim and since Venture Brothers is my favorite show of all time I was like hell’s to the yeah [Laughs].

iR: [Laughs]. What was your first reaction after hearing that Kanye posted the video for ‘Hollywood’ on his blog?

HH: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAAAAAAATS MYYYYY NIGGAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

iR: You and Millionaire Dollar Mano are cousins, correct? Do you have any good stories or memories while growing up with him?

HH: Are you kidding? We have been in car accidents together, our first trip out of town was together, we fought together, I saved his life before… Man we seriously have been best freinds for 14 years. We have done everything there is to do together, it would take to long.

iR: Damn, that’s what’s up. Nothing better then family. Why would a Chicago emcee take on the name Hollywood Holt?

HH: ‘Cause in Chicago, Hollywood is a term for flashy. When I was comin’ up, the nigga’s with the nickname Hollywood either had the dope cars and gold and shit or they were the crazy nigga’s that take they shirt off at the club and fuck shit up. I think that suited me well.

iR: I might be moving to The Chi this fall, what is the first thing you recommend I do when I touch down?

HH: Go to Super Sub and get a Vicelord Burger/Gyro Burger.

Hollywood Holt - Hollywood

iR: Will do. How do you feel about the phrase “hipster rap”? Do you feel people categorize you to be in said genre?

HH: Yeah, I hate that bullshit. I’m an artist that makes music, I got all type of fans not just fuckin’ hipsters. Shits mad corny.

iR: What was it like going on tour with CuDi for a few shows? Any good stories?

HH: Yeah man. Well what happend was I was annoyed that I couldn’t get on somebody’s tour so I was like ‘fuck it man lets make our own tour’ so i hit my label dude and he was down and he was like ‘we need someone else thats around the same level as you’ and then he was like ‘CuDi’ and I was like ‘fsho’ cuz i was a fan of his music. I met him previously so when he accepted to come on the tour I was stoked. Man, when we hit the road it was awesome, that’s my nigga man. He just like us, it was like hangin’ out with an old freind. I love that dude.

iR: Ahh, sounds dope! What’s your favorite part about performing?

HH: My favorite part about performing is making people enjoy my art. When I see people with their hands up, rappin’ the lyrics or crowd surfin’, I feel accomplished. I want people to come to my show and just release you know? Just have as much fun as possible. Just jump in instead of hesitating like everyday life. I want them to go home and say ‘man, that shit was crazy’.

iR: Who were some of your influences growing up? Did you always wanna do music?

HH: Man mos def. Special Ed, MC Lyte, Busta Rhymes, Gangstarr, Onyx! Big Pun!!! Big L!!! Eminem!!!! I always wanted to rap, yes.

iR: Where do you see yourself three years from now?

HH: Hopefully living very well off of my music and doing very big things.

iR: Dope. What can we expect from Hollywood Holt in the near future?

HH: Greatness.

iR: Thanks so much for your time. Any last words for the illRoots readers?

HH: Man whatever you want to do in life just do it. Don’t talk about it just do it.

Nike Terminator “Lux Pack”

2009-01-05T22:52:00.012-05:00

via. NiceKicks.
Never seen these, or even heard about them coming out. Guess I need to get my shit together...

Anywho, these are super dope. Kinda reminds me of this old Air Force Set they Released. Snake skin or Crocodile skin?? I forget... I just remember they came in a DOPE case. However, these are not Forces, thank God... Terminators are ILL, get hip if your not.

Im Going With The White Joints! And They Are HighTop!!!

VIDEO: 2pac Live At The House Of Blues (Throwback)

2009-01-05T22:40:00.002-05:00

Gota love seeing 2Pac perform... A lot of people never had the chance to see 2Pac perform. Let alone this new generation of internet crazed kids. Most of them were babies when Pac was alive.

Enjoy this, cause I sure did.

G.O.O.D. Music x Mick Boogie x Big Sean

2009-01-05T16:10:00.003-05:00

SHOUT OUT TO THE HOMIE Big Sean!!!
He hails from Detroit, Michigan... and has recently inks a deal with Kayne's G.O.O.D. Music.
He's got this mixtape above coming VERY soon!!

HOMEBOY DOIN WORK!

Big Sean MYSPACE PAGE

Click Here to Listen and Download “Intro”

Click Here to Listen and Download “Billionaire”

VIDEO: 216thetakeover x Chip x Release Party

2009-01-05T14:53:00.002-05:00

Chip Tha Ripper, Release Party from 216thetakeover on Vimeo.

This video was sent to me from 216thetakeover.

Video from Chip's "Can't Stop Me" Release Party.

WE'RE BACKKKKKKKKK!

2009-01-05T13:11:00.004-05:00

TITLE EXPLAINS ALL! But THE BLOG is back in FULL SWING!!!
DAILY UPDATES, DOWNLOADS, VIDEOS... 2009 is about to get CRAZZZY!

CHIP TV Coming Soon... For Real!!!

Movie was DOPE, back in the day.

I gotta go run and make some moves this afternoon, be back with CRAZY updates in an hour!

VIDEO: Top 5 Mixtapes of '08

2009-01-05T12:15:00.001-05:00

Nice little video... The DJ BENZI "Sky High" Mixtape is gona be sumthing serious!
Be on the look out!

Follow Me On Twitter!

2009-01-05T11:33:00.000-05:00

http://twitter.com/DjEV

HOLIDAY SEASONS = BUSY

2009-01-02T12:50:00.004-05:00

Sorry for the delay on posts guys...
Blog WILL be back in FULL SWING on Monday.

Chip had a lot of shows over the Holiday season... But we just returned from this New Years BASH w/ Hi-Tek & Talib Kweli! Special Thanks to Hi-Tek & Kweli for inviting us!
SEE YOU GUYS MONDAY!!!

VIDEO: ZUNE: On Tour w/ Double-0

2008-12-30T18:03:00.002-05:00

On Tour w/ Double-O from ian macpherson on Vimeo.

via. 2dopeboyz.

HAHAHAHAHA... This dude Double-O is a fool man!
Its a real treat to know somebody like Double-O, especially in this music shit!

Dude is so down to earth yo... Thats an attribute that is hard to find today.
Fucking hilarious too!

Did I mention he is ONE DOPE ASS PRODUCER!!!

SLABUP.com DL: Mikkey Halsted feat. Kaye Fox - "Karma" (Prod. by No ID)

2008-12-30T13:47:00.003-05:00

Here goes Andrew over @ Fake Shore Drive trying to show off again. LoL... I kid, I kid.
Andrew just keeps hitting us with more upper cuts!!! Another DOPE TRACK by Mikkey Halsted.

GET FAMILAIR!

"It's probably Karma, the drama, the two headed monster, some hide in a Bush, some ridin with Osama"

Karma is the second official leak from Mikkey's upcoming debut, Chicago: The Photo Album. Mikk recently shot the video for "Karma" with the very talented Noah Banks, and it should be dropping everywhere sometime this week. I have included a screen cap from said video above as an added bonus.

Also, this is the full, official, no DJ, extended version of Karma that has not leaked anywhere. Enjoy.

Mikkey Halsted feat. Kaye Fox - "Karma" (Prod. by No ID)

Apple Electroluminescent T-Shirt

2008-12-30T13:26:00.003-05:00

via. Gizmo Ave.

Apple logo cavorts to music on a T-Shirt in electroluminescent glory.

How much of an Apple fanboy are you? Now you can advertise for the Cupertino Fruit Company in glowing electroluminescent folderol, its built-in spectrum analyzer animating those lights like a colorful fountain in response to music or ambient sounds.

We’re sure Apple didn’t authorize this, as evidenced by the apple leaf facing the wrong way and the logo’s decade-old rainbow motif, so you might want to snap up one of these $45 shirts quick, before they vanish in a sea of litigation.

Take a look at the display reacting to some appropriate disco racket:

BUY IT HERE!!!