Block 2 Block - VISUAL discusses Logan Square

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VISUAL - feat. Chances - This Is It

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VISUAL - Jordan [Produced by Loose Cannon]

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I was listening to ESPN radio a few days ago and they were talking about Jordan's career, his titles, awards etc. in honor of his 50th birthday. I was inspired. It brought back a lot of memories.
I grew up watching MJ play and I was blessed enough to be able to catch him live a handful of times. This track is about one of those incomparable nights. The artwork is from a newspaper clipping from the Chicago Sun times after the game I am describing.
[That's me in the front row by Jordan's knee brace]

If you dig it, please share.

Until the next thought I see ...

Peace,

Stay Blessed.

VISUAL - Perfectly Placed Paint

New video from my Hello Hip Hop mix tape

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Please share it if you dig it.

Until the next thought I see ...

Peace,

Stay Blessed.

VISUAL - SWAG [feat. The SWAG of 2chainz,Big Sean, Lil B, Riff Raff, Soulja Boy & Martha Stewart]

Some ol' craziness I put together for a skit off my Hello Hip Hop mix tape

that you can download here :  VISUAL - Hello Hip Hop 

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until the next thought I see ...

Peace,

Stay Blessed.

 

VISUAL Pimps Don't Run

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Newness ! Enjoy

Until the Next thought I see ...

Peace,

Stay Blessed.

Chicago Rapper Thigamahjigee aka Sharkula In Forbes Magazine

This is major ! My homie Thig gets a write up in Forbes for his daily hustle. Respect !

"The days of world domination through the Billboard charts are long gone–it no longer takes millions of units to propel an artist to the top of the pop totem"

Read the entire article here :  Cult Rapper Sharkula And Finding Your Audience 

Check out the songs "Bills" I did with Thig a few years back right here : VISUAL "Bills" Feat. Sharkula 

& the remix here : VISUAL "Bills" Feat. Sharkula remix by Charlie Beans

Until the next thought I see ...

Stay Blessed.

Peace, 

Common "Sweet" music video

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God bless Common for this one ! We needed this ! #HELLOHIPHOP !!!

Until the next thought I see ...

Peace, 

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop history episode 2.5 produced by Loose Cannon

Chicago Hip Hop history episode 2.5 (Dirty)

Chicago Hip Hop history episode 2.5 (Clean)

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Here is the third song in my series entitled Chicago Hip Hop History produced by Loose Cannon &  sponsored by Community Service, Fakeshoredrive & Ynotmydream

On episode 2.5 I take a moment away from my experience in Chicago's Hip Hop scene to give you some background on what was going on in my personal life between the events in episode and the upcoming episode 3

Chicago Hip Hop History is a  series of songs from my perspective. From growing up around Chicago legends like the Molemen,Vakill,Rhymefest, Cap D & Juice to MC battles,concerts, and other experiences

LYRICS

Verse 1

Around the same time dude died in Logan
I was barely 18 but I was homeless
My parents bounced, they went down south
But for real down south, Mexico down south
My oldest brother took over my parents house
To this day, I don't know why, but that dude kicked me out
& I slept on floors, futons & your couch
I used to scrap up dollars so I could cop me an ounce
Flip to buy food & smoke my homies out
Back then I guzzled 40's & lived loud
I would rap all day, Hiphop was my spouse !
And I ain't do shit else, I was a fuckin slouch
Man, my life was fucked up and I was fucked up
& every chance I would have, I would get fucked up!
Popped pills, did shrooms but that was it with the drugs
I was going through depression , my life was bugged

Hook -

Welcome to my world  ! yeah this is it
Hiphop!
Naw, not that bullshit
Naw!
Ain't no fashion ...  no flashin
Just passion, reality & action!
Gotta know what it was to know what's happens
Gotta know what it was to know what happens!

Verse 2

And the whole time I'm  weeded, feeling defeated
I looked at my culture ta defeat the demons
I blasted beats & squeezed pens
From the start, I never copied any legends
I just wrote what I felt & I felt crazy
I think the liks & the trees made me spacey
Or maybe the empty fridge made feel like shit
Or the eviction notice I got from that bitch !
It's a cold world and I learned that quick
So I got cold & got on my shit!
I wasn't a rapper that was living with momma
So I didn't live dreams, I lived drama
Every day of the week, I was in those streets
Paying my Hiphop dues & making ends meet
Logan, Humboldt park , Pilsen was me
26th, Hyde Park, Rogers park was me

Hook -

Welcome to my world  ! yeah this is it
Hiphop!
Naw, not that bullshit
Naw!
Ain't no fashion ...  no flashin
Just passion, reality & action!
Gotta know what it was to know what's happens
Gotta know what it was to know what's gonna happen

Chicago Hip Hop History episode 2 produced by CB Sponsored by FakeshoredrivexYnmd

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What up people !

Here is the second song in my series entitled Chicago Hip Hop History , this one is produced by CB & sponsored by Fakeshoredrive , Ynotmydream , Community Service Records & Jibaro Soul studios

This will be a series of songs from my perspective. From growing up around Chicago legends like the Molemen,Vakill,Rhymefest, Cap D & Juice to MC battles,concerts, and other experiences

Links are below

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop History episode 2 (Dirty)

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop History episode 2 (Clean)

If you dig it, please share it with your people.

Thanks for your time

 

Ps. In case you missed episode 1 here it is :

 

VISUAL - Chicago Hip hop history episode 1 (Dirty)

 

VISUAL - Chicago Hip hop history episode 1 (Clean)

GRIFFEN - PATRIOT GAMES {REMIX} - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Yes ! My dude Griffen drops a video to this very dope joint "Patriot games" .

This is off his Engleworld 2 mixtape . Oh and did I mentioned my dude is the newest member  of  FACEMOB ? ...

Yes, THAT Facemob !

Until the next thought I see ...

Peace,VISUAL

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop History episode 1 produced by VonGrim Sponsored by Fakeshoredrive & Ynotmydream

2011 is here ... Good morning or afternoon (depending on how good your night was)

Here is the first song in my series entitled Chicago Hip Hop History . This one is produced by VonGrim &  sponsored by Community Service, Fakeshoredrive & Ynotmydream

This will be a series of songs from my perspective. From growing up around Chicago legends like the Molemen,Vakill,Rhymefest, Cap D & Juice to MC battles,concerts, and other experiences

Links are below

VISUAL  - Chicago Hip Hop History episode 1 on Viinyl.com

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop History episode 1 (Dirty)

VISUAL - Chicago Hip Hop history episode 1 (Clean)

If you dig it, please share it with your people.

 

Until the next thought I see ...

Peace,VISUAL

Chicago Hip Hop History

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Until the next thought I see ...

Peace,VISUAL