Currensy’s Air Tight Mixtape

38 new piano and horn laced, dirty rotten joints to wave out your car windows. Wiz Khalifa guests on “Silence,” says he feels like he’s on vacation even when he’s in his town. This is long tripping, jet infused music, enough at least for one hell of a night into one hell of a morning. Currensy told Complex that his pushed-back album (and accompanying short film Muscle Car Chronicles will be released, through BlueRoc and the dealings I had to Dame Dash. I recorded that before I did Pilot Talk I or II. We’ll put it out this summer, we’re just trying to find the right date.”

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BILAL featuring COMMON - "SORROW, TEARS AND BLOOD"

BILAL AND COMMON TEAM UP FOR "SORROW TEARS AND BLOOD" OFF BILAL'S LOVE FOR SALE ALBUM. VIDEO SHOT, EDITED AND DIRECTED BY MICHAEL STERLING EATON.
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Special message from Goapele

Check out this special message from Goapele to Chicago!

Doors open @ 8pm, 9pm performance.

Closer to my dream; Goapele finally makes her way to Chicago & The Shrine!

She will be performing all her hits "Closer", "Milk & Honey", "Change It All" & more!

(Click here for tickets)

Goapele will be backed by VERZATILE!

Special DJ set by DJ Mark Fullaflava!

Teedra Teams Up with Rick Ross

Super sultry singer Teedra Moses has the streets abuzz since becoming the latest talent to sign to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music label. The songwriting heavyweight has developed a cult following since her debut album Complex Simplicity in 2004. Moses, who has written music for the likes of Macy Gray, Mary J. Blige, and Raphael Saadiq represents the successful tier of musicians who rose to fame from their mixtapes. In a sexy style that balances feminine fierceness with the human condition, she is sure to bring the perfect blend of elements to Maybach, which also features Wale, Meek Mill, and Pill. Catch Teedra’s first performance since the big deal at the Shrine tonight at 8pm!

Pharoahe Monch - Black Hand Side featuring Styles P

Monch and Styles P team up again and it’s a pretty nice track. Very mellow, but not boring.

Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R. is out March 22nd on Duck Down.
Pharoahe Monch "Black Hand Side" feat. Styles P & Phonte' by duckdown

KING - The Story (Video)

How could you not like this smooth jam? Three lovely ladies singing good music!
Reminds me of Muhsinah, times 3. VERY VERY GOOD!


Get the EP!
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Original video created and handmade by KING- Paris Strother, Amber Strother and Anita Bias.
Lead and Background vocals by Amber Strother and Anita Bias, all instruments and production by Paris Strother.
The Story EP coming Spring 2011!


Mixed by Kenneth "KT" Townsend for Orchestra Boy Productions, Mastered by Stephanie Villa at Stephen Marsh Mastering


For more info:
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De La Soul live in concert on Friday, March 25th, 2011

FINALLY!

The legendary hip-hop trio De La Soul arrives at The Shrine.

Maseo * Pos * Dave (Trugoy) will be performing live on stage on Friday, March 25th only at The Shrine.

More details soon!

Buy tickets now at www.theshrinechicago.com

De La Soul - Buddy
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Pharoahe Monch "The Warning" feat. Idris Elba

Pharoahe Monch W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album out March 22nd. "The Warning," directed by Todd Angkasuwan, also contains a portion of Pharoahe Monch's title track, W.A.R. featuring Immortal Technique.

Lupe Fiasco x Mos Def x Kanye West "Blue Note Cipher"

Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco's third album LASERS will be released next Tuesday (March 8th) & he's promoting this soon to be classic album with live shows in all the major markets. During one show in NY; unannounced special guests were Mos Def & Kanye West!

Download this amazing performance here.