Chicago is known for producing some of hip-hop’s most popular acts. From the obvious Chi-Town ambassadors Kanye, Common, and Lupe Fiasco, to the Windy City’s most infamous Crucial Conflict, Do or Die and of course the fastest gun out the Midwest — Twista, all with different stories to tell. The new Gotham’s low end is also home to Chicago’s newest voice– The L.E.P. Bogus Boys. Count and Moonie have moved over 80,000 mixtapes in their ten year rise to prominence and show no signs of slowing down. With colabs in the bag with Rick Ross, Jim Jones, Ski Beatz and Mobb Deep– the “low end professionals” move as effortlessly through other rappers cities as they do their own.

Had to chance to connect with the guys and interview them for Karmaloop TV.

PS– Moonie made it clear that he needs a slot on my seeding list. Got you homie.

Peep the video for Lookin’ at Me featuring L.E.P. and Terri Walker off of Ski Beatz’ 24 Hour Karate School II

SKI BEATZ FT LEP & TERRI WALKER- LOOKIN’ FOR ME from DD172 on Vimeo.

Episode 2!!! New music and more crazy convo!

Hosted by Frank The Butcher & Paul Mighty with Louie Gonz

Listen in as Frank and Paul play new joints from Jay Z & Kanye West, Black Rob, Meek Mill, Wale, Doom/Starks, Stalley & STS.

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01. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis (Prod. Kanye West)
02. Freeway & Young Chris – Otis (Freestyle)
03. The Game – Infrared (Prod. Cool & Dre)
04. Black Rob – Up North (Prod. Bishop)
05. Meek Mill feat. Mel Love – Middle of Da Summer (The Beat Bully)
06. Kardinal Offishall feat. Jully Black, Allistair, IRS, and Wio-K – Ol’ Time Killin’ (Prod. Mr. Attic)
07. Kardinal Offishall – Ol’ Time Killin’ Part II (Anywhere) (Prod. Dready & Kardinal Offishall)
08. Consequence – Everybody Told Me 2 (Straighten It Out)
09. Royce Da 5′9″ feat. Nottz & Andonis – On The Boulevard (Prod. Nottz)
10. Joell Ortiz feat. Masspike Miles – Love Story (Prod. Nottz)
11. Smif-N-Wessun – Sound Bwoy Bureill (Remix)
12. Freeway feat. Tek – Two Kings (Prod. Mr. Green)
13. Chris Brown & Kevin McCall – Real Hip Hop Shit #4 (Prod. 9th Wonder)
14. DOOMSTARKS – Victory Laps
15. Stalley – Hercules (Prod. Rashard Thomas)
16. Louie Gonz – Smooth On It (Prod. Paul Mighty)
17. Greneberg – Momma Told Me (Prod. Roc Marciano)
18. STS – The Interview (Prod. Alchemist)
19. Blu feat. Planet Asia & Killa Ben – d o o w h o p (Prod. Alchemist)
20. Willie The Kid feat. Guilty Simpson – Yes! Michigan Pt. 4

Complex had me chef up my list of “Top 25″ sneakers ever. If you know me none of these will be a surprise.

Shouts to Complex’s Russ and Joe.

See feature HERE

Hosted by Frank The Butcher & Paul Mighty with Louie Gonz

Listen in as Frank and Paul play new joints from Nas, Royce 5′9, The Lox, Wale, Pusha T & Tyler the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Self Scientific, Wu Tang Clan, Kid Daytona, Greneberg and more.

We call this episode “Mexican Slayride (Part 1)”

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Frank The Butcher & DJ Jack Frost Present ‘More Fiya’ – Classic Reggae Volume 1

More Fiya!! It isn’t only about hip-hop here on the Butcher’s Block. I’ve joined forces with an old friend of mine, the General DJ Jack Frost, on this classic mix of essential reggae. Classic joints, some you may have heard and some you might not, for over an hour of pure gems.

Sit down, press play and light it up!

Jack Frost! Line up the ting!

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1. Bob Marley – Natural Mystic
2. Junior Murvin – Police & Thieves
3. Jacob Miller – Tenament Yard
4. Michael Rose – Stalk Ah Sensi
5. Eek A Mouse – Ganja Smuggling
6. John Holt – Police In Helicopter
7. Barrington Levy – Under Mi Sensi
8. Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie
9. Black Uhuru – Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
10. Bob Marley – Buffalo Soldier
11. Dennis Brown – Get Myself Together
12. Barrington Levy – Murderer
13. Half Pint – Greetings
14. Supercat – Under Pressure
15. Ini Kamoze – World Ah Music
16. Gregory Isaacs – Night Nurse
17. Dennis Brown – Here I Come
18. Yami Bolo – True Love
19. Cocoa Tea – Tune In
20. Johnny Osbourne – Little Sound Bwoy
21. Eek A Mouse – Ah Wah Do Dem
22. Tenor Saw – Pumpkin Belly
23. Wayne Smith – Under Mi Sleng Teng
24. John Wayne – Call The Police
25. Johnny Osbourne – Buddy Bye
26. Lady G – Nuff Respect
27. Jc Lodge – Telephone Love
28. Gregory Isaacs – Rumors
29. Johnny Osbourne – Reasons
30. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
31. Yellow Man – Zunguzeng
32. Dennis Brown – Revolution
33. Junior Reid – One Blood
34. Barrington Levy – Here I Come (Broader Than Broadway)
35. Barrington Levy – Black Roses
36. Tenor Saw – Golden Hen
37. Yami Bolo – When A Man’s In Love
38. Tenor Saw – Ring The Alarm
39. Johnny Osbourne – No Ice Cream Sound
40. Reggie Stepper – Modelling
41. Red Dragon – Good Hole College
42. Ub40 – Red Red Wine
43. Pinchers- No Ice Cream Sound
44. Inner Circle – Bad Boys
45. Culture – Jah Jah See Dem Ah Come
46. Pinchers – Bandolero

W-W-W-W-W-World Premier!!!

It’s always camouflage season and this Nike Air Force Bespoke is confirmation of that! Made from a pair of Woodland pattern BDU shorts and features a black micro perf leather lining, wax laces and an ever so classic gum out sole. You already know how I feel about camo and believe me, I don’t usually covet another man’s shoes… but DAMN.

Designed by the 5 Star General of the ATF Crew. Yeah that guy!

Converse recently introduced the use of Lunarlon foam drop in with the Startech LE High and now in this very clean silhouette called the ‘Straight Shooter’. This version has the same outsole as the Startech but features a duck canvas low profile upper.

I am an avid Cons rocker but it’s not a secret they are not the best in comfort, especially heritage models, but this shoe is light and super comfortable. Just became my summer staple!

This model is a part of the First String line and will be available in the next couple of weeks.

The response on this New Balance 999 has been amazing. “The Kennedy” has gone down as one of the most popular New Balance collaborations in recent history.

I’m very proud of it.

Peep list HERE

Paul Mighty “Game of Life” f. Maffew Ragazino Sr. & “Reigning King” Produced by Paul Mighty

Frank The Butcher & The Butcher’s Block present Massachusetts rapper / producer Paul Mighty.

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Paul Mighty fuses crate diggin’ production principles of the golden era with a witty, modern & introspective rhyme style that is his own. Joined by Brownsville gunner Maffew Ragazino Sr. on ‘Game of Life’ and rolling solo over the dusty crackling sample of his proclamation ‘Reigning King’, Mighty shows that he gets it done on the boards and in the booth.

Pleasant surprise.

My Nike Air Force One bespoke landed on Complex Magazine’s The Best 25 Bespoke Nike Air Force 1s list with the likes of sneaker royalty Dj Clark Kent, Mayor, Bun B and my brother from the UK, Gary Warnett.

Amazing honor.
PS — Not Gucci inspired.

Peep rest of list HERE.

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