The Hump Day Mix returns with this HOT joint!

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Check out a clip of Joe Kollege spinnin’ at Chicago’s House of Blues on July 3rd, 2010 for Phil & Nate’s ‘Hotter Than July’, he opened for The Magnificent, DJ Jazzy Jeff

Check out SOL SIDE @ Red Kiva with the dynamic duo JUST MY BROTHER (Phenom & YAW) featuring a live band!
Special Guests for the evening will be Soltre James and Anton Genius!
You dont want to miss the July Edition, because we will be featuring new music, JOE KOLLEGE will be in the building with our resident DJ GT AFRODISIAK CLOTHING line will be in the building. Thursday, July 15, 2010

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s transition. Just like much of the world I was shocked to hear the news. I figured that every DJ in the world would create a MJ Mix so at first I decided against such a thing. However, after watching the news reports all evening and into the wee hours of the morning something hit me…I removed myself from the couch at 2:45 am and proceeded to the lab to create MY Michael Jackson Tribute Mix…by 3 am I had hit record. My mix is unrehearsed and done in one take! Hopefully I’ve done Michael Jackson justice with this mix…RIP to THE GREATEST ever, MICHAEL JACKSON (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

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On Saturday June 26, 2010 Brantera Music Group, NuFace Entertainment & Soul 106 will partner to host a series of events featuring R&B star, Musiq Soulchild. The day’s festivities begin with a private Meet & Greet with Musiq Soulchild from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Kristol Blake Salon & Spa (735 N. LaSalle) and end with the Official Afterparty from 9:00pm-3:00 am at The Living Room Lounge (1100 West Cermak). During the Meet and Greet, there will be Musiq Soulchild concert ticket giveaways, Official Afterparty ticket giveaways and opportunity to have Musiq Soulchild autograph purchased copy of Silky Soul Music…An All-Star Tribute To Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. The afterparty opens with the infamous community forum “Urban Dialogue with Suzette” featuring guest host, Musiq SoulChild. The two will lead a discussion at 10:30 pm on the theme “Saving Our Communities One Living Room At A Time.” The influence of black music has been translated in various ways over decades throughout the community providing hope, education & inspiration.

You can purchase tickets at Kristol Blake Salon and Spa. 735 N. LaSalle, Chicago IL. In person (cash or credit card) OR over the phone for credit card payments. Call for more information 312-573-1900

JOE KOLLEGE & DJ SHAUN T WILL BE DJing the after set!!!

If you’re not familiar with singer/song-writer Eric Roberson then you’ve been living on Mars! Eric Roberson is arguably one of the most prolific singer/song-writers of our time. Whether he’s penning hits for artists like Musiq Soulchild or Jill Scott or being nominated for his own work, Eric Roberson is THE TRUTH! I put together a mix of some of Eric’s greatest hits…But guess what? If you reside in the Chicagoland area Eric will be performing along with Anthony David at the Double Door this Friday, June 11th…For more info or for tickets, click here!

Eric Roberson Freeload (click on the picture)…

Tracklisting

Def Ears

Pretty Girls

Pen Just Cries

Howard Girls

Couldn’t Hear Me

Find The Way

N2U ft. Marsha Ambrosius

A Tale Of Two

Further ft. T3 of Slum Village

The Newness

Been In Love ft. Phontae of Little Brother/The Foreign Exchange

What I Gotta Do

Borrow You

Rock With You

Change For Me

I decided to list 15 of my favorite Hip Hop albums of all time…I know some people will disagree, but who cares…these are my picks (LOL!). What was my criteria? Well, to make it plain…dope lyrics and tight beats! Also, I just related to these albums/artists…I can listen (still to this day) to these albums from start to finish, which is very rare with albums nowadays. These albums are in no particular order. What are some of your top albums?

Hip Hop Artist SB releases his long-awaited project, Revolusean. If you aren’t familiar with SB, check out his Bio…

Named “one of Chicago’s ten hottest rising artists” by the Chicago Tribune, Sean Eric-Baraka Butler, bka Sean “SB” Butler, is at the forefront of a hip-hop revolution. His motivational lyrics and passionate stage show have earned him international recognition from devoted fans and industry insiders alike. Likewise, his commitment to addressing social ills and promoting positive values in his music have drawn comparisons to U2 front man, Bono, and reggae legend Bob Marley…high praise for this industry newcomer. Such reception has enabled him to open for and share billing with a host of celebrated acts including Erykah Badu, Common, Kanye West, Amel Larrieux, Talib Kweli, Twista, Snoop, Lupe Fiasco, Rhymefest, De La Soul, KRS ONE, Dead Prez, Redman, Method Man, Camp Lo, The Pharcyde, Souls of Mischief, Slick Rick, Coco Brovaz, Jon B., Brotha Ali, and many others.

A refreshing blend of hip-hop with influences from soul, jazz, rock and R&B, SB’s music convincingly takes hip-hop to a new plateau. While his music signals a much needed change in contemporary content, he has successfully garnered airplay from core commercial radio stations such as New York’s 107.5 FM (WBLS), Chicago’s 107.5 FM (WGCI) and 92.3 FM (Power 92) without any of the profanity and vulgarity that is prevalent in the genre today. Focusing instead on producing quality music with substance, his songs have been featured on numerous college radio stations and mixtape compilations in the U.S. and abroad. A feature on the FREE Magazine mix CD has extended his fanbase to include followers in London, and Johannesburg, South Africa. He has also been featured as a musical guest on a nationwide broadcast of the WGN Morning show and appeared as a performer on the FOX and NBC evening news.

An outspoken advocate of education, SB is a primary contributor to a recently published book entitled, “Balancing The Bias”, by author and Soul Poetry Café founder, Terrence Seaphus. Designed to teach literary and critical thinking skills, SB’s chapters deal with utilizing hip-hop’s universal appeal as a forum for achieving these goals. As the founder of the R.E.A.C.H. program (Revitalizing Education, Art & Culture through Hip-Hop), he presents these principles through interactive workshops, primarily at the grade school and high school level. Committed to uplifting the youth, SB, performs as both an entertainer and a motivational speaker at various grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country.

Fresh out of the studio, SB has put the final touches on his full length debut album, “REVOLUSEAN” which features production from Kanye West mentor No ID (Common, Jay-Z, G-Unit, Toni Braxton), Hula, Dejion & K.Fingers “Azza” (Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott), Tye Hill (Felix da Housecat, Sean “P-Diddy Combs), Allbangaz, and the talented Soul People band. The album is available NOW and can be purchased here:

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SB – UGotMeSinging

Pugs Atomz & Producer Grant Parks are dropping their debut album “Kinda Like A Rapper”,
June 1st on CoalMine Music, Inc. & Fat Beats Records

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 6th, 2010

For More Information Contact:

CoalMine Music, Inc. 630.544.7296

jc@coalminemusic.com

(Chicago, Illinois – April 27^th, 2010)  Fresh off of his European tour with DJ Vadim (BBE); Pugs Atomz (Man Of The People) readies to release “Kinda Like A Rapper” – teaming up with producer Grant Parks, who dropped some heat on recent projects such as Grand Puba’s “Retro Active” and Sadat X’s “Wild Cowboys II”. As the bass fills your speakers, Pugs drops some serious gems about life, making it, going for the top spot and showing why they deserve a seat in today’s game while Grant lets the drums do the rest!

Pugs has worked with many artist and has toured or shared shows with Large Professor, DJ Vadim, Abstract Rude, De La Soul, Dead Prez, Nas, Cypress Hill, Atmosphere, Rakim, DJ Quick, RZA, Devin the Dude, Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Chingy, El P, MF Doom, Peanut Butter Wolf, Rhyme Fest, Souls of Mischief, Living Legends, Z Trip, Blackalicious, Acey Alone, Nore, Jean Grae, Immortal Technique and ICP!

Grant has produced for artists Sadat X & Grand Puba of Brand Nubian, KRS One, WC of Westside Connection, 5 FT (General Feva) of Black Moon, A.G. (DITC), GLC and Malik Yusef of G.O.O.D. Music, Crucial Conflict, Twista, Rhymefest, Twanie Ranks and more!

The emcee producer combination is something that has been a very influential part in Hip Hop, so you can expect nothing less than pure Hip Hop with a splash of futurism from this duo. So sit back and listen as the picture is being painted with dope rhymes & beats!

Interviews Available Upon Request

Label: CoalMine Music, Inc.

Distribution: Fat Beats

reverbnation.com/pugsatomz //  reverbnation.com/grantparks

coalminemusic.com //  fatbeats.com

Afrodisiak Clothing presents…

The Afrosoul Concert Series ft. Seattle Songstress & ChiCity’s own J Hollins

If you’re in Chicago on May 25th, you don’t want to miss this!

Join us after work for some great entertainment, networking and food!

Click on the flyer above to purchase you tickets. Tix are only $5 Monday, May 10th 8am-3pm