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Maker: MTV Buzzworthy Feature / ‘The Buried Life’

Maker made his name in the late-’90s Chicago underground hip-hop scene by finding hard, natural drum breaks and splicing them together into funky, laid-back tracks, the type that would later serve as the backdrop for rhymes by MC Qwel and Grayskul. Recently, the world of music licensing has been paying closer attention to his productions having landed placements on the second season of “This American Life,” the horror movie, Trick ‘r Treat, and most recently MTV’s new reality series, “The Buried Life.” Check out his feature with MTV Buzzworthy, and read about his recent project titled Maker vs. Now-Again on Stonesthrow’s Now-Again imprint.

Download! Dre Day ‘10 Live Album w/ The Jordan Years.

We did it massive for DRE DAY ‘10.  The Jordan Years interpolated a handful of classic Dr. Dre tracks, and were joined onstage by a host of local Chicago Hip-Hop talents including Psalm One, Adad, ANG13, Vitamin D, Wondur, Ill Legit, Phillip Morris, & Shadow Master MC with Wes Restless at the helm playing the role of Nate Dogg. DJ Intel was kind enough to record the fellas set, made a bandcamp about it… here it goes.  Enjoy!

<a href="http://thejordanyears.bandcamp.com/album/live-dre-day-10-chicago" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/thejordanyears.bandcamp.com');">Dre Day Intro (Wes Restless &amp; Psalm One) by The Jordan Years</a>

Bring That Beat Back v2 feat. Blu/Exile, Tanya Morgan

bring that beat back v2 concert flyer.

bring that beat back v2 concert flyer.

‘BRING THAT BEAT BACK’ v.2
Feat.: Blu & Exile, Tanya Morgan, Eulorhythmics (album listening party), Il Subliminal. DJs Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC. Hosted by 1773, Ms. Chicago.

Saturday March 6th, 2010
Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
17+, $10 presale / $12 door (www.subt.net)

The seminal Chicago Hip Hop label and artist collective All Natural Inc. & the Marketing /Event Production firms Ground Lift Media & Cold Grum Productions have joined forces to present the 2nd installment of the event series entitled ‘Bring That Beat Back.’ The launch event (Nov ‘09) featured live performances by Guilty Simpson, Black Spade and Rita J, a producer showcase and a host of supporting DJ sets.

Bring That Beat Back returns on Saturday, March 6th with performances from L.A.’s Blu & Exile, Brooklyn/Cincinnati’s Tanya Morgan, Chicago’s own Il Subliminal (of Tomorrow Kings), and Eulorhythmics, who will be previewing their new album Green St. and Avers Ave.

Hosted by 1773 and Ms. Chicago, the night will also feature DJ sets by Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC.

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Free Download! 1773 – ‘That One’ mp3 single

1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E..

Check it out via Bandcamp, FREE download is only a couple clicks away!!

<a href="http://1773live.bandcamp.com/track/1773-that-one-prod-by-tall-black-guy" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/1773live.bandcamp.com');">1773 &#8211; That One (prod. by: Tall Black Guy) by 1773</a>