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Ground Lift 4 Year Anniversary w/ Pac Div, Que B.I.L.L.A.H. & more!

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Published: 08/23/2010Posted in: BLOG, EVENTS, FEATUREDTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ground Lift Media & Jugrnaut Chicago are teaming up on October 1st, 2010 to commemorate another successful year! Respectively celebrating their 4th & 3rd year anniversaries, together these companies have worked tirelessly towards promoting, nurturing, and building Chicago’s Hip-Hop and Urban Fashion scenes. Join us as we look forward to another 365!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 24th, 2010
GROUND LIFT MEDIA 4YR & JUGRNAUT 3YR ANNIVERSARIES w/ Pac Div, Mic Terror, Que B.I.L.L.A.H. & More!

Produced in conjunction with online media partners Rubyhornet.com & Fusicology.com, this anniversary concert will feature performances by Universal/Motown recording artists Pac Div (the official Grown Kids Syndrome album release concert), local legends Mic Terror, Que B.I.L.L.A.H. & Timbuck2, as well as DJs TREW (of Ground Lift Media), Matt.Boy.White., & Manny Muscles (both of Jugrnaut).  Hosted by Awdazcate.

As an exclusive anniversary bonus, Ground Lift Media will be hosting a contest where local musicians can register to win an opening slot on an upcoming Ground Lift Media-produced event! Boasting a concert resume which includes sold out shows with national recording artists like Little Brother, Wale, Mayer Hawthorne, Blu, & Tanya Morgan; Ground Lift Media concerts offer artists high levels of focused exposure, promotion, and branding. Contest details can be found here (http://bit.ly/9g0mU9).  Swag bags courtesy of Jugrnaut, Mishka, 10Deep, & more!

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“Warehouse Junkies” Record Show @ CUAS Gallery

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Published: 08/10/2010Posted in: BLOG, EVENTS, FEATUREDTags: , , , , , , , , , ,

The depth of Chicagoland’s musical heritage may often be unfathomable –labels like Cadet, Delmark, Dust Traxx, and dozens more all call Chicago ‘home’– but the global cultural impact of our city’s music scene is anything but deniable. With Chicago Urban Art Society and Ground Lift Media’s new bi-monthly Record Show “Warehouse Junkies,” we whole-heartedly celebrate and embrace Chicago’s rich musical lineage, and bring together a group of individuals in a pursuit of music and buying, selling and trading.

“Warehouse Junkies” isn’t your typical Record Show.

Using their gallery to its fullest, Chicago Urban Art Society will repurpose their space as the official “Warehouse Junkies” venue. In this non-traditional environment, vendors will consist of Chicago-based music retailers as well as local independent dealers, collectors, and DJs. Customers are invited to shop – buy/trade – rare, valuable and classic merchandise while local DJs talents provide the soundtrack.

<< VENDOR REGISTRATION & ADDITIONAL INFO HERE >>

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‘Ancient Astronauts Invade Chicago 2010′ Mix!

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Published: 07/26/2010Posted in: FEATURED, MEDIA, audioTags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

'Ancient Astronauts Invade Chicago 2010' Mix

Essentially, this promo mix release is one bigger track made up of four mini mix-installments or ‘Visits’ influenced by the German DJ/production duo, Ancient Astronauts (ESL Music/Switchstance Recordings).  The two gents, Kabanjak and Dogu, use different styles and work them into a grand allure that’s become their trademark sound, recognized by music communities internationally. Four of Chicago’s favorite DJs each composed a 20-minute mix that takes Ancient Astronauts’ notable approach and slight-twists it into a stirring sonic presentation. Each installment contains bass and beats that blubber and punctuate steady syncopation and cadence, while incorporating sounds that normally never meet.  Check out the mix-tetralogy here! DJ John Simmons, DJ Trew, DJ Newlife, and DJ Intel open for Ancient Astronauts.  Ground Lift Media, Redlight Productions, and The Dirty Social present a Pre-Lollapalooza event on August 5, 2010 at the Darkroom (2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL)  More information on their live performance can be found at http://www.groundliftmedia.com or http://www.darkroombar.com

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Maker x Freddie Gibbs “Slammin’” Remix. New 12inch!

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Published: 07/13/2010Posted in: ARTISTS, FEATURED, MEDIA, Maker, audioTags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Maker x Freddie Gibbs "Slammin'" RemixA 12″ single from brand new Stonesthrow imprint Innovative Leisure Records featuring 4 exclusive remixes/edits for acclaimed emcee Freddie Gibbs out of Gary, Indiana. Renowned producers from across the country were hand-picked for this project including LA’s Capski, Bay Area’s Trackademicks, San Antonio’s Mexicans With Guns, and Chicago’s Maker. As a whole, this 12inch presents an eclectic set of tracks which create a futuristic, fresh, & new canvas for the emcee’s witty and sharp street lyricism.

Check out Maker’s edit of Gibbs’ track “Slammin’” below courtesy ot DJ RTC & Rubyhornet.com… And purchase the full vinyl or mp3 12inch here.

Freddie Gibbs: Slammin (Maker Remix) by RubyHornet

Don’t forget, Gibbs will be hosting this week’s Digital Freshness with DJ RTC and DJ VIPJ of The Cool Kids.  Digital Freshness happens 7.15.10 at Chicago’s Beauty Bar.  Entry is $10 at the door and $5 with an advance RSVP to RubyHornet@gmail.com

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Maker vs. Now-Again Released! FREE mp3 download

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Published: 05/12/2010Posted in: ARTISTS, FEATURED, MakerTags: , , , , , , ,

Chicago-area beatsmith Maker marks his Now-Again Records debut with Maker Vs. Now Again an entry in the same “music-library” series that saw the release of limited edition (and often not-for-sale) albums like Oh No Vs. Now-Again and Koushik Vs. Now-Again. A boom-bap era hip hop exercise in dusty drum breaks and two bar loops, this accessible series of tracks is clearly made for easy synchronization. This CD is only available for sale in Japan and comes packaged in a “mini-LP” thick cardboard “tip-on” sleeve.

Only 1000 copies of this CD were manufactured. A limited quantity are available now at Stones Throw’s webstore. Below we’re giving away a free mp3.

Download: “Come Home With Me.”
Buy: Maker vs. Now-Again.

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