Vic Mensa drops latest EP "There's Alot Going On"
Chicago’s Vic Mensa first project since signing with Roc Nation has been released. Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On is a seven track EP with features Ty Dolla $ign, Papi Beatz, Knox Fortune, Smoko Ono, and Malik Yusef. There’s A Lot Going On is Mensa’s latest work in three years.
16 Shots the first single off Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On is based on the Laquan McDonald shooting that happened this past November. Which created a national debate when then Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke shot and killed McDonald by shooting him sixteen times.
We recently saw Mensa as he had a surprise appearance during the first night of Beyoncé’s two sold out shows in Chicago’s Solider Field.
You can catch Mensa along side many Chicago favorites like Saba and Towkio as they take over Lollapalooza for it’s 25th anniversary this summer.
You can stream and buy Vic Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On now.
Lollapalooza announces over 55 afterparties for 25th anniversary
There’s going to be plenty of incredible music to check out during Lollapalooza. If you missed your chance to snag up passes now’s your chance to get in on the action with these stacked afterparties.
For six nights, the schedule is on out to catch some of your favorite artist throughout Chicago. Announced artists like: Major Lazer, Vice Staples, Two Door Cinema Club, Mac Miller, and Halsey all headline their own afterparty.
Afterparties are a great way to see your favorite artist in an intimate setting. With other heavy hitters like Janes Addication and X Ambassadors set to host their own afterparties we known tickets will go fast.
With over 110 musical acts Lollapalooza afterparty tickets go on sale Friday, June 3 at 10 a.m. CT.
For the view list of afterparities visit Lollapalooza’s site here.
After 34 years of searching, Keyshia Cole locates her biological father
After several decades of searching for the identity of her biological father, Keyshia Cole can rest a little easier. Overcome with emotions, the “Love” singer turned to social media to reveal the results of a recent paternity test – leading her directly to her dad. As it turns out, he’s pretty famous in the boxing world.
Meet boxing trainer Virgil Hunter, whom Cole says (according to the paternity test) is in fact her birth father. Did we mention they could have crossed paths countless times, as he too resides in Cole’s hometown, Oakland, California?
Photo credit: @keyshiacole/Instagram
“While in NYC I was overwhelmed with emotion, I explained while on stage at the Barclays, the situation I was faced with at that moment, which was, my father and I finding our way to each other, After 34 years. I knew at that time, a paternity test was in place, well the results are in, and this is my father!! His name is Virgil Hunter, and at this present time, I’m in Oakland spending time, getting to kno him! The story behind this is beyond me!!! God has his hands all in this!!! I’m so excited, So excited with taking this a day at a time!!!,” she wrote via Instagram.
“Mom and Dad during their time…. Mommy was such a cutie.!
Singer Lloyd achieves major educational milestone
Graduation season is once again upon us and as students across the nation walk across their school’s stage and receive their diplomas, they’re sharing the good news with their friends and family online. But this graduation season, those students, both old and young, are not alone because R&B singer Lloyd recently revealed to the world that he just earned his GED.
Lloyd shared the big news this weekend, posting a series of photos on his Instagram page. In the photos he donned a red cap and gown and posed with family and friends. According to reports, the 30-year-old singer received his GED during Therrell High School’s graduation ceremony last week in Georgia.
Photo credit: Instagram – @curlyheadedblackboy
“Congrats to my fellow #graduates!!! Was nice meeting you and your families and may you all enjoy this moment in time! Photo: Class of 2016 Hair & makeup by: #Determination Cap & Gown by: #Dedication Smile by: @curlyheadedblackboy,” Lloyd wrote in the caption.
Photo Credit: Lloyd’s Instagram (@curlyheadedblackboy)
“Where would I be without the ones who’ve supported me? #graduates #diploma #familyfirst,” Lloyd captioned the photo.
Lloyd first spoke about his journey to obtain his GED last October when he made a post on Instagram revealing that he dropped out of school and signed his first recording contract at 17. Lloyd shared that he’d always wanted to go back to school and was happy to be closing an old chapter in his life.
“Sometimes, moving forward involves taking a step backwards. … When I moved to New York to sign my first record deal, I promised my 17-year-old self that I would return to school to finish my education. I am neither ashamed nor embarrassed to say that I’ve taken my first step towards that goal. Thanks to the support of friends and family, I’m ready to go back & finish what I’d started. Firsthand, moneymaking experience is great and, in most cases, is what we go through years of school for anyway, but I just HAD to go back for my GED so I could at least show myself & others that there is no shame nor regret to be had or felt when you are making a conscience effort to become a better you. A sneaky little paparazzi caught me studying in my room. Thought I’d share … Y’all have a great week !” Lloyd wrote in the post.
By December, Lloyd shared that he’d finally earned his GED.
Photo credit: Instagram – @curlyheadedblackboy
Now, we see that he was not only able to graduate, but obtained his diploma as well. We’re happy that Lloyd decided to go back to school and we hope he inspires others towards the truth that it’s really never too late to get an education.
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Chance The Rapper releases new album 'Coloring Book'
Chance The Rapper just dropped his best work yet with his highly anticipated third album, Coloring Book.
Formally known as Chance 3, Chance's Coloring Book features heavyweights like Kayne West, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Future, T-Pain, and Justin Bieber. Chicago talent is also present with features from Saba and Towkio.
The fourteen track album is Chance's biggest and most anticipated work. Chance's Acid Rap, his album that catapulted him into the limelight of new age hip-hop, was just released three years ago. In those three year Chance has continued to break records as an independent artist.
Working on it almost in secret Chance has been featured in some of the best songs of the year. Fresh off his appearance debuting 'Blessings' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Chance has been hard at work making the release of Coloring Book a big one.
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With little to no information on his latest mixtape Chance has left the world waiting for his next album. Chance has had quite a number of local blessings. Chance dropped one of the best Chicago music videos ever shot. The music video for his song “Angels” ft. Saba is one of the best videos to take place in Chicago, definitely taking advantage of the cityscape and signature ‘L’ train system.
Chance has been a staple of Chicago excellence as he continues to break records as an independent artist.
Drake blesses us with new album 'Views'
Formerly known when first announce as VIEWS from the 6, back in July 2014, Drake has dropped his latest album VIEWS.
Earlier this week Drake announced his 20 song track list from the album also giving a shutout to the producers behind VIEWS. Features on the album include Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Rihanna to name a few. The release of VIEWS came after Drake sat down with Zane Lowe for a special episode of OVO Sound Radio where he talked the work behind the long awaited album.
A follow up from Nothing Was the Same (2013) Drake has dropped two mixtapes since then. The massively successful If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and his team up mixtape with Future What a Time to Be Alive, respectfully.
Gearing up for the road Drake along with Future will embark for the Summer Sixteen tour that will be including two Chicago stops the same week as Lollapalooza on July 26 and 27.
The 20 song roll out includes previously released songs “Summer Sixteen” and “Hotline Bling”. With added support from many Toronto based producers to Kanye West himself make sure to check back with us for our review.
Drake's fourth studio album Views is now available via. iTunes.
