ADaD x Blackmilk Unbenounced Mixtape

ADaD from the All Natural camp put out a brand-new mixtape called “Unbenounced” featuring his rhymes over the (dope) instrumentals from Black Milks’ “The Purple Tape” album… Found over at the FSD. Be sure to check it out and see what’s up w/ ADaD.

http://www.zshare.net/download/53119271dd8384d7/

THE GENT$ - "League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen" prod. by DJ VADIM

"Resembling the rat pack/ 21 blackjack/ brief case rap/ we abandoned the backpack."

Ladies and Gentleman, THE GENT$ (Pugs Atomz, Wes Restless, Ill Legit) and DJ VADIM bring you a very special collaboration not to be missed. Let them introduce you to the "League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen". A virtual guide (if you will) to what makes them Gent$ and what is considered gentlemanly. This is the first leak off their upcoming Ep scheduled to be released later this summer.

Download Here
http://www.zshare.net/audio/62010576386bceaf/


Also check out the hilarious video Vimby.com made profiling THE GENT$ and their League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
http://www.vimby.com/video/music/us/all ... p-Hop/Soul

Stay Classy

THE GENT$ - Vimby.com video of LOEG prod Vadim

VIMBY - The Gent$

What can I say. Lots of fun making this one.
Props to Awdazcate, Allison Glenn, Noah Banks, The Sybaris, Isis Rose, Asti Spumante, Tiff and everyone else who was a part of the shoot.
Check out the Centerstage Chicago Interview that touched on the making of the video HERE

6/12/09 Chicago - Wes Restless performing live alongside The Jordan Years - Life Funk/Soul Band

6.12.2009
the DEFINITION
a cold sweat production

@ Black Gate Sessions
rsvp@blackgatesessions.com for addt'l info & directons
9pm-2am, 18+ $5

Informed by the spirit of 'The Cold Sweat,' we bring you our latest monthly party, The Definition. Live Hip Hop, Funk, Dub/Reggae, Soul, Downtempo and more!! We'll be hosting live bands, live pa performances, live hiphop performances, out of town DJs from all genres, live artists and videographers... whew! all in a laid back underground party environment.

Located in the heart of Wicker Park, Black Gate Sessions is the newest addition to an already burgeoning art/music scene! Visit them at http://www.blackgatesessions.com

This month we're excited to welcome DJ DRM (of Bastard Jazz Records, NYC) & The Jordan Years (an up and coming Chicago act inspired by New Orleans Funk, & Midwest Soul, & Blues).

performances by:

THE JORDAN YEARS ( http://myspace.com/thejordanyears )
(featuring Wes Restless on vocals)
DJ DRM ( http:// http://www.myspace.com/djdrm , Bastard Jazz Records)

dj sets by

TREW( http://myspace.com/trewdj )
IAN FROST ( http://myspace.com/frostyian )
ERIC BURBA ( http://myspace.com/djeburbs )

live art by:

MATTHEW BLACCONIERE

Official Site: http://blackgatesessions.com

THE GENT$ Centerstage interview

Big Thanks to Jeff Min and all the people at Centerstage Chicago.


"In a time when hip-hop collaborations can get a bit stale, it's hard to find a group as freshly innovative as The Gent$...

Centerstage found the rhythms of The Gent$ too good to resist, and sat down with them to talk about everything from the serendipitous nature of their work to how the Sybaris makes for a wonderful place to shoot a video"
Jeff Min - Centerstage Chicago


Read the full article here

05/09/09 - WES RESTLESS LIVE in Forest Park

Click flyer for a larger view

Info about the event from the promoter:


This is an album release venue dedicated to those who share a love for Hip Hop, Atari, & Nintendo game systems. All interested in coming out to hear great music are welcomed. CD’s will be available for purchase. Guest Performances will be made by other Artists. Let’s make this night one to remember!!!!

May 22nd - Project ART Chicago

Check out the homies Revise CMW and Allison Glenn.

Hennessy Black presents Project Art Chicago!

Escape the ordinary: Project Art is an established gathering hub for artists, cultural, enthusiasts, and music lovers of all backgrounds to unify and interact with one another. Project Art raises awareness for the alternative art scene through paintings, graffiti, photography and other meidums while all being intertwined with live music, live DJ and Breakin'...

Curated by Tristan Hummel, featuring live performances by Hey Champ!

no cover. Nice!