Are We There Yet?...

You don't fuck with C-Zoo? Kill yourself! Nah I'm only kidding. C-Zoo is group out of Columbus, Ohio that is. They just dropped the new mixtape "Are We There Yet?". The production is sick so if you don't listen for the rhymes AT LEAST listen for the beats.

**Updated**

Download-Are We There Yet?

Whoa.. Stop the cameras!

Before we go any further, I think that everyone should know that today is your trusty blogger Ty's birthday. This guy is responsible for a good 98-99% of the things posted on here lol. Drop him a birthday tweet @TyKidd.

Happy Birthday!!! 

Have a good one buddy.

-Danny

Sneaker Spotting: Nike Dunk Boot (For The Ladies)

Personally I can't see myself wearing these but I'm sure that all the hood chicks out there would go crazy for these bad boys.

(Pics via http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/)

Clouded Audio..

Stoners Rejoice. It's Finally Here. The Homie Max Payne Has Unleashed His "Clouded Audio" Project For The Masses & It Does Not Disappoint. Q. Beans, Jett I. Masstyr & More Handle The Production. Download, Tell A Friend & Tell Them To Tell A Friend. It's A Forever True Affair.

Max Payne - "Clouded Audio" (Mixtape)

Heaven..

As Promised, hasHBrown Comes Through With The 1st Leak From His "Break Something" EP Which Is Due Out In April. This Joint Is Called "Heaven" & It's Crazy. If You're A Fan Of That Soulful, Real Hip Hop, Then This Is For You.

hasHBrown - "Heaven"

Go Ill...

Here's A New Joint From A New Artist Named Calliko From East Moline, IL.

Here He Goes In Over A Lokey Track & Kills It. You Can Definitely Expect To See More Of Him Around Here. Check Out The Joint Below.

Calliko - "Go Ill" (Produced By Lokey)

Events: Industry Thursdays At Knockouts

Tonight Marks The Kick Off Of Industry Thursdays At Knockouts Bar & Grill In Matteson, IL. You Can Expect Performances From Chicago's Hottest Artists Here Every Thursday Along With Special Invited Guests. Tonight M. Rex, Youngsta, Deeder Tha H.G., Richie Rocket, Da C.O.R. & More Will Hit The Stage. Come Out & Have Good Time! You Never Know.. illCity Might Be There.

See Me..

Windy City Native Mike Schpitz Hooked Up With Producer Parker For A Joint That Was Featured FlawlessHustle.com's "Stay Flawless" Mixtape. Look For Schpitz To Drop Another Joint Soon. Until Then, Grab This One & Enjoy.

Mike Schpitz - "See Me" (Produced By Parker)

Sayin' Something..

Yes. You Read That Correctly. A.J. Crew Is Still Alive.

A.J. Took Some Time To Spit Some Bars Over Timbo's Catchy "Say Something" Instrumental. Mr. Crew's "Reality Of It All" Is Coming Soon, So Keep An Eye Out For That. We Also Have Something In The Works With Him..

A.J. Crew - "Sayin' Something (Freestyle)"

A Rhyme And A Dream..

After All The Leaks, The Ohio Homie Je'an P.'s Album is Finally Here. I'm Not Gonna Say Too Much On This One, But I Assure You That It's Definitely Worth A Listen. Download & Enjoy.

Je'an P. - "A Rhyme And A Dream"

Watts The Future..

1st Off Let Me Say That Watts' "Lost In Transit" Mixtape Will Drop Right Here On illCity At 6PM On March 1st. Ok, Now That That's Out Of The Way, Check Out This Visual He Put Together For His Track "Retro Flow", Also Known As "Watts The Future".

Welcome to the new iLLCiTyBlog.com!

Yo! Welcome to the NEW iLLCiTy Blog! I'm sorry if there's been any confusion in the last couple of days with all the changes; everything is official now. We got a new server, new email, and new site. We did this for all of the loyal readers and fans that fuck with iLLCiTy. We worked hard to make this all happen so tell us what you think, leave us a comment with your thoughts. Keep sending us those tracks so we can keep posting them. Special shout outs to Byron and Scottie Young (He's the fucking man! Check out his blog here), without those two this wouldn't be possible haha. 

- Danny & Ty

P.S. 

iLLCiTy tees coming soon!

Events: Animal House

The Duffmasters & The Brainiacs Will Be Celebrating YP's Birthday & Bighomie D.O.E.'s Mixtape Completion This Saturday At A Lil' Thing They Call Animal House. Free Drinks, Free Food & Free Admission Ensure That It Will Be A Zoo. The Party Starts At 9PM & Will Be Held At 2147 S. Lumber. Did I Mention That It's A 21+ Event?

Events: Fake Shore Drive & Maja 7th's "Breakout" Listening Party

"If you're in Chicago on Saturday, I'd like to invite you over to the Tonic Room, as Maja 7th and FSD will be hosting a listening session for our upcoming project The Breakout. You'll get to hear a lot of the project first, and celebrate Maja's hard work. It will definitely be a good time, so if you're available, please stop by and say hello."

- Andrew

Tonic Room

2447 N. Halsted

(773)248-8400

Welcome To The Land..

The Homie YP Drops A New Joint, "Welcome To The Land", After Making His Way Back From NYC. Of Course, YP Comes Correct As Always (Pause). The Joint Will Be featured On His Upcoming Mixtape, "Next Up" Hosted By DJ Head Debiase & DJ Sean Mac, Due Out Sometime In March.

YP - 'Welcome To The Land"

Sneaker Spotting: Air Jordan VI (Oreo)

Here's a late night snack for everyone. It's been a minute since i've posted any sneaker spotting's, but this shoe was so sickening that I couldn't ignore it. I'm not big on Jordan's, I only fuck with them on the most minimum level but these joints right here.... these joints right here... they caught my eye while I was casually browsing Sneaker Freaker. Check out the Jordan VI's aka The Oreo's. They hit stores March 20. 

(Pics via Sneaker Freaker)

The Flyest..

Bighomie DOE - Flyest (Produced by Chuck Inglish) from Mike Carson on Vimeo.

With His "DOE: The Chicago Bull" Mixtape Release Right Around The Corner, Bighomie D.O.E. Decides To Drop His Video For The Chuck Inglish-Produced "The Flyest" On The Net.
You Might Have Peeped The Preview A Few Weeks Ago, But Now You Can Enjoy The Full Joint.

Events: The ABC League

Reggie's Rock Club Is Where You Need To Be On March 12th.
Curren$y, Fly Union, Mikkey Halsted, Nero & L.E. For The UnCool Will Be Taking The Stage For "The ABC League". It's A 17+ Show With Tickets Priced At $20 Presale & $25 At The Door.
Dopeness Is Sure To Ensue.. Don't Miss Out People.

Stage Fright..

This Joint Comes From Cincinnati Artist, Kandid McFly Who's Currently Working On His Debut Project With Mr. Peter Parker & Producers 8 Attack.
The 1st Single/Leak From The Project Can Be Found Below & I Must Say, It's Dope.
Check It Out & Stay Tuned For The Video Which is Coming Soon.

Kandid McFly - "Stage Fright" (Produced By 8 Attack)

Nascent & QB Da Problem x ThisIs50..

ThisIs50.Com Recently Sat Down With Nascent & QB Da Problem (Producers Of Fif's "Strong Enough" & "Redrum") For The Site's 'Who's Next?" Segment.

The Producers Talk About Who They Would Like To Work With, Their Inspirations & How It Felt To Be A Part Of Fif's "Before I Self Destruct" Album.

In Case You Didn't Know, Nascent Is One Of Chi-Town's Own. Clap For 'Em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRroGimbtPA&feature=player_embedded

Dork..

Here's Something New From Elgin, IL  Natives Isaac & Dani.

Their New Single, "Dork" (Which Was Produced By Johnny Juliano & DJ Boi Jeanius), Has Already Received The Video Treatment By Mike Carson & Should Be Dropping Soon.

Check The Track Out Below & Be Sure To Keep An Eye Out For More Music From The Pair In The Near Future.

http://limelinx.com/files/e53c58acaf0462da58ae13ac66529373

No Better Love..

We Love New Talent Here At illCity & That's Exactly What We Have For You Now.

I Introduce You To 17 Year Old Chicago Resident Silken Leigh. From What I Have Been Told, She's A Newbie To The Booth, But You Definitely Can't Tell.

You Can Check Her Out Doing Her Thing Over Blu & Exile's "No Greater Love" Below. Stay Tuned For More Tracks From Silken Soon.

http://limelinx.com/files/13a5243dbff1617f488157f2735e56a4

Events: The Blackout

Eighty81.Com & Lebron James Will Be Here In Chicago On March 18th To Bring Us "The Blackout". Yeah, This Is What Mr.  Hustle Simmons' Has Been Tweeting About. More Info Coming Soon.

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Events: Leaders Of The New Cool NYC

If You're In New York, This Is Definitely A Show You Don't Want To Miss.

Shouts Out To Chicago's Own Mikkey Halsted For Being Featured.

We Can Do That..

This That Forever True Ish..

Nick-N-Beans Bring Along Max Payne For Their New Single, "We Can Do That".

Oh Yeah, Q. Beans On The Beat. Check The Track Out Below.

Nick-N-Beans' "Party Hoes & Dope Clothes" Coming Soon, Max Payne's "Clouded Audio" Coming Even Sooner.

http://limelinx.com/files/1d09ba34dfcadba92a219cd35a295f4a

Events: Curren$y Live At Reggie's

I Wish I Could Give You More Info, But There Is None At The Moment.

Events: March Madness

On March 22nd, You Can Hit Reggie's Rock Club & Check Out Performances By Really Doe, Mikey Streets, Hot 2 Def, Rockie Fresh, K.M., D. Meeks & Big Homie D.O.E.

DJ Sean Mac Will Be On The 1's & 2's While The Beautiful Sunny Will Be Hosting The Event. It's A 17+ Show & Tickets Are $15 In Advance. Definitely Go & Check It Out.

Zone Money..

Something New From HushMoney Ent.'s C.J. From Cleveland.

Here's "Zone Money" Which I Hear Is Already Getting Radio Spins Out There In Ohio. Is A Remix/New Version With Chip Tha Ripper Too Much To Ask?

Either Way, Still A Dope Track. Check It Out Below.

http://limelinx.com/files/8fd81c9296d49db70029985ea7263211

Events: Exile In-Store At Jugrnaut

Don't Know Who Exile Is? Time To Put Google To Use..

Hustla..

In Case You Didn't Know, Lil' Uno Of The Pack Recently Dropped An Album On iTunes & We've Got A Joint From It For You To Check Out.

Here's "Hustla" From The Album, "Loyalty, Unitity, Trust". Be On The Lookout For Uno's "Magnum Man" Mixtape Dropping In The Next Three Weeks.

http://limelinx.com/files/e073a4128cfe92682a73b28ab6014b51

Yet Another Lyrical Joint..

The Mizzou Kid Watts Is In Straight Grind Mode Right Now.

He Gives Us "Yet Another Lyrical Joint". See What I Did There?

Lost In Transit Coming Soon.

http://limelinx.com/files/7bddbcf6c48447a1ed864b77c2bef79b

Bonus: Watts - "Untitled.."

Thesedayswomenmakeoffers..

The Homies Souls of Liberty Hooked Up Some Visuals For "(These Days..) Make Offers" From Their Mixtape, "The Best Is Yet To Come". Check It Out!

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Dope Ish: LemonHi's B2BW Pack

LemonHi is Preparing To Release The B2BW Pack Later This Week With The Black Tee Dropping First & The Light Gray Joint Following. Each Colorway is Limited To 25 Tees & Are Priced At $25 Each With Free Shipping. Definitely A Must-Cop, So Head Over To Their Website & Pre-Order Yours Now!

http://www.lemonhi.com/

Shy..

Mr. Je'an P. Comes Through With Another New Joint.

Not Sure Where It's From, But "Shy" Is Definitely For The Ladies. Happy Late Valentine's Day Ladies.

http://limelinx.com/files/cf6a94af4ca8dc07c84e97c0b2cb2b8d

Events: Yo Gotti's "Live From The Kitchen" Tour

Yes, You Read That Correctly. Yo Gotti Is Going On Tour & He's Bringing Some Friends With Him. I'm Not A Psychic, But I'm Sure Nicki Minaj Will Be Somewhere Around.

Anyway, Little Is Known As Of Now & Only A Few Dates Have Been Announced So Far. No Chicago Date Yet, But We'll Definitely Update When It's Announced.

A Million..

Chicago's Own KoStarz Drop A New Mixtape To Show A Lil' Fan Appreciation. Download & Enjoy!

KoStarz - "A M'ill'ion Hearts Unlocked" (Mixtape)

Break Something..

hasHBrown Kills A Rob Viktum Track As Promo For His "Break Something" EP. There's Nothing Else I Can Say, But Download & Enjoy The Dopeness Yourself.

http://limelinx.com/files/dcab2cb2dfd025898745a16e1103c615

Bonus: hasHBrown - "Exhibit HB"

TCU's Chi Cypher, Vol. 3

TCU Puts Together Another Cypher & It's Even Doper Than The First 2.

Kan Non, YT, Melanie Richelle, Da Le, Mikey Streetz, D. Meeks & K9 Go In This Time Around.

You Can Also Peep TCU Ent.'s "Mile High" Mixtape Below.

http://limelinx.com/files/fc05441c421882aee2c2eeb3a653ee62

Events: BBU Mixtape Release Party

With The Release Of BBU's "Fear Of A Clear Channel Planet" Mixtape Coming Up On March 1st, You Should Have Known There Was Gonna Be A Party Happening.

BBU & Friends Will Be Celebrating Their Mixtape Release At Sub-T On February 27th. Tickets Are $5 If You Buy Them Now & $10 If You Get Them At The Door.

Go Out & Have Good Time.

Lost Limos..

Remember Those 4 New Rich Hil Joints I Posted The Other Day? Well They Were From Rich's "Lost Limos IV" Mixtape. Download & Enjoy!

Rich Hil - "Lost Limos IV" (Mixtape)

Frequent Flyer..

New Visuals From The Homie A.P. For His Track "Frequent Flyer".

Question.. Is This Same A.P. From D-Block?

Either Way, Shouts To The Best Of Both Offices On The Assist.

Landing Strip..

Max Payne Comes Through With Another Dope Joint From His "Clouded Audio" Mixtape, Entitled "Landing Strip".

I Know What You're Thinking. This Is Not An Ode To The Much Favored Pubic Hair Pattern, But A Nod To The Practice Of "Flying". Get It?

Anyway, Check Out The Track Below & Keep An Eye Out For "Clouded Audio".

http://limelinx.com/files/e06a37aa7800eed1d3b68dc78928c68c

The Rain..

I'll Let Mike Schiptz Explain This One Himself..

"For The First Video From My 9th Wonder Inspired Project, Love Potion Potion Number 9th: The Hangover, I Am Releasing "The Rain" As A Dedication To My Cousin, John Mills Neiswanger Who Passed Away January 17th.  "The Rain" Features Some Of Chicago's Urban Scenery As The Perfect Backdrop To Mesh With The Production & The Lyrics." - Mike

Fly Like This..

After Studio Footage & Radio Rips, We Finally Have The CDQ Of Rockie Fresh's "Fly Like This" With YP & Bighomie D.O.E.

It's A Clean Version, But A CDQ Nonetheless. Download, Enjoy & Be Sure To Catch Rockie Fresh & Bighomie D.O.E. Performing At Hustlepalooza This Thursday.

http://limelinx.com/files/3c4773a863eca5a58e54ac8760dcbb4e

- Via RubyHornet

Runaway..

It's Been A While Since We Heard From Artistic Vision's Sid Sound.

With The Release Of His Mixtape "Mindscape" Fast Approaching, It Was Only Right To Hit The People With A New Joint.

Check Out The Track, "Runaway" Below.

http://limelinx.com/files/d81f2a9b1e59a8ada7cf92435dbd4b2f

No Need To Debate..

Skewby Decides To Take On Busta & Co.'s "Conglomerate" Track For Music Monday. I'm Late, So Let's Pretend This Was Posted Yesterday Ok?

Download & Enjoy.

http://limelinx.com/files/5f1c5f878e44a621e1c66f7cb6e0145c

Popular Vote: The Video..

The Homie hasHBrown Is Still On The Campaign Trail For Rap Mayor & You Know What That Means.. More Music & Videos.

This Time Around, We Get Visuals For His "Popular Demand" Freestyle.

Look For hasHBrown's "Break Something" EP To Drop Soon.

Inside..

Please Don't Judge My Cover Making Skills.. Haha..

Well, In Case You Didn't Know, The Homie Watts Has A  New Mixtape, "Lost In Transit", Dropping Soon. With That Said, I Present To You The 1st Official Offering From The Project, Entitled "Inside". Check It Out Below & Be Sure To Hit Us Back With Your Thoughts!

http://limelinx.com/files/bc3b81d671015c7175b4f03330d15faa

Limo Ish..

.. Come On. Y'all Know How Rich Do.

Here's Four New Joints From Rich Hil. These Are From An Yet-To-Be-Titled Mixtape That He Plans To Drop At Any Minute. Can You Say "Grind Mode"? Anyway, Download & Enjoy.

"The First Hippie"

"Villanova Junction"

"When I Look At You" (feat. Curt@!n$)

"Nothin' Like It"

Music..

Legit, An Artist That I've Never Actually Had A Chance To Listen To, Dropped This Track Off Last Night.

I Must Say, After Listening, That This Ish Is Dope. The Track, "Music", Is From Legit's "Second Semester" Mixtape That Should Be Dropping Soon.

Check The Joint Out Below & Be Sure To Leave Your Thoughts Or Comments.

http://limelinx.com/files/e500e931df644aba1783bc6769ef6ac6

"The Flyest" Video Teaser..

Recently, The Homie Mike Carson Hooked Up Some Visuals For Bighomie D.O.E.'s Chuck Inglish-Produced Track, "The Flyest". Stills From The Vid Hit The Net Last Week & This Week We Get The First 30 Seconds Of It. Look For DOE's Tape, "DOE: The Chicago Bull" & The Full Video To Drop Sometime In Late February.

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- Via Brainiac Society

Events: Mikkey Halsted’s “Best You Never Heard” Release Party

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Events: Hustlepalooza

.. It Just Got Doper.

I Think This One Speaks For Itself.

You Definitely Don't Want To Miss This.

Events: ChicagOlé Sunday

Come Out, Chill & Have A Good Time..