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Surround Sound of Fashion is on the cutting edge

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Photo Credit – Eddy “Precise” Lamarre

The Logan center located in the Hyde Park community of Chicago was the spot for the 9th annual Surround Sound Of Fashion. Nathan Gilbert the founder of this event called it a “Fashion motion picture”. Designers from across the United States come to showcase their clothing in the midst up music and art. It is a carnival for the senses. Rapper Dave East closed out the show.

My personal favorites were Iridium, Born Fly and Fila. Take a look at a few pictures in the gallery.

-Precise

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G Herbo holds listening session for ‘Humble Beast’ at CRC Studios

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Chicago rapper G Herbo recently dropped his project “Humble Beast”. During a listening session at CRC studios G Herbo discussed the project and how his purpose is to help change the lives of the youth.

Under the tutelage of the legendary rapper Mikkey Halsted, Herbo has matured into a great story teller with a great level of intensity. The lead single “Everything”  is a high energy song that covers a wide array of , well everything. The album version features Lil Uzi Vert.

G Herbo is the voice of the youth and it’s going to be exciting to see his career grow.

Check out a few pictures from the listening session below.

 

 

-Precise

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G Herbo talks his new album ‘Humble Beast’ at private listening in Chicago

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Chicago rapper G Herbo recently dropped his latest project ‘Humble Beast’. He had a private listening at the famed CRC Studios and discussed the project and how he is here to change lives.

Listen to and share “Take Our Time” by Precise produced by Tye Hill from the release “Ladies Love Mixtapes”

Lauryn Hill breaks the streak

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Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre

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LAURYN HILL SHOWED UP! The Powernomics tour featuring Lauryn Hill and Nas was launched in Chicago recently at Northerly Island outdoor concert venue. The cool late summer night brought out a sea of Gen X’ers excited to see two of the best lyricists hip hop has given the world. Scrolling social media the mention of the Nas show drew excitement; however the elimination of one obvious name did not go unnoticed. Lauryn has had her share of troubles. Tax issues, jail time and music industry woes have been a thorn in the side of the multi Grammy winning artist. Showing up late and sometimes not showing up at all for performances have affected fans to the point where it may feel like rolling dice to buy tickets to one of her shows.

Having Nas as a co-headliner can’t hurt your chances of selling tickets and if Lauryn doesn’t show at least you got a Nas performance. That was something the fans didn’t have to worry about this time. After an amazing reggae filled opening set by Chronixx Nas hit the stage with an excitement that drove the fans bezerk. He did a few songs and disappeared off the stage then the backdrop started to fill up with emotionally jarring photos from across the world. One of the photos was of Miss Hill. The anticipation was high. The band played at a feverish pitch until the moment Lauryn came out and the crowd erupted.

If you are expecting Ms Hill to perform any of her songs from “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” you will get that, the only difference is that the songs will not sound like anything you have heard from the album. There is speculation that the songs are not performed with their original production because of legal issues. Instead Hill has opted for rapid fire production laced with African rhythms. The background singers and the band deliver amazing performances as Lauryn blazes the microphone mercilessly. My only suggestion to Ms. Hill is that she do the verse to “Many Mic’s” acapella.

Nas returned to the stage to perform “The World is Yours” and “Hate Me Now” then Lauryn joined him to perform “If I  Ruled The World”. Nas was engaged with the audience while Ms Hill found some issue with the sound while they sang. With that being said it was great to see these two legends perform some of the greatest songs ever written and it was even greater that Lauryn Hill showed up and showed out.

Take a look at a few pics from the show below.

Chronixx – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Chronixx – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Chronixx – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Nas – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn and Nas embrace after performing “If I ruled the World – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre
Lauryn Hill – Photo Credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre

Sway talks Toyota’s Music Mix and Kanye rant

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Sway's Universe broadcast live from the Chop Shop in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago during Lalapalooza weekend. Sway has partnered with Toyota to bring about "The Music Mix". We spoke to him about his partnership with Toyota, his thoughts on the industry and Kanye West. Check out what he had to say.

-Precise

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Cassiopeia from theblackmall.com schools us on Juneteenth

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We spoke with Cassiopeia the co-founder of TheBlackMall.com as their 5th annual celebration of Juneteenth was held at Culture Connection in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Cassiopeia took a moment and educated us on Juneteenth and gave us insight on TheBlackMall.com

-Precise

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Scarface says ‘All Eyez On Me’ not real and to let Tupac rest

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Scarface was in Chicago for the Classic Hip Hop Lives series hosted by Knowledge Beckom. During this series, hip-hop legends are interviewed before they perform with a live band. Knowledge asked Scarface about All Eyez On Me. Check out the clip for his response.

 

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