The Hood Internet - Self/Taco cover art

Chicago mashup duo The Hood Internet released their most recent mixtape, known as self-titled or Self/Taco, this past December via Mishka. The 14-track tape features a wide variety of remixes of artists like Ninjasonik, Hooray for Earth, Tobacco, The Rosebuds, and more. Download Self/Taco for FREE via their bandcamp.

Members ABX and STV SLV have a bunch of upcoming tour dates, including a stint at SXSW and two hometown shows. Towards the end of this month (on February 23rd) they'll act as main support for Wugazi, at their previously announced Bottom Lounge late show. Tickets are still available. The duo will also headline the Empty Bottle on March 31st, with support from DJ Dylan J. Peterson and MC Rota. As noted on their website, but not by the venue, ShowYouSuck is also on the bill.

A video that shows how the above cover art was made, all known 2012 tour dates, and some song streams, below..

Continue reading "The Hood Internet to open for Wugazi, headlining the Bottle"

DOWLOAD: BBU - "Jumpers" (MP3)
DOWLOAD: BBU - "Kurt De La Rocha" (MP3)

Chicago rappers BBU - standing for both Bin Laden Blowing Up and Brown, Black & Ugly - are set to release their sophomore mixtape titled bell hooks on February 21st via Mishka/Mad Decent/Audible Treats. On the tape, the four-man crew of Epic, Illekt, Jasson Perez, and DJ Esquire have tightened up their sound and showcase a wide variety of influences, from Bad Brains to Dead Prez.

Above, we have two bell hooks tracks, "Jumpers" and "Kurt De La Rocha" available for download. "Kurt De La Rocha" is a tribute to both Kurt Cobain (sampling Nirvana's "Polly") and Rage Against The Machine's Zack de la Rocha (borrowing lyrics from "Killing in the Name"). Both tracks are also streaming below, along with "Please, No Pictures" featuring Das Racist and another titled "Outlaw Culture."

On February 23rd, the group will celebrate the release of bell hooks with a show at Schubas. Billed as "BBU & friends," the night will also feature a performance by ShowYouSuck, DJ sets by Stefan Ponce and MattBoyWhite, and spoken word from Kevin Coval and Malcom London. Tickets are on sale now for just $5. You can also purchase $20 VIP tickets which include a t-shirt and physical copy of bell hooks.

Some song streams, below..

Continue reading "BBU to release 'bell hooks,' announce show @ Schubas"