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Posts in category "Rap"

Miguel Performs at The Shrine-A Rising Icon Both Scandalous and Romantic

Miguel Performs at The Shrine-A Rising Icon Both Scandalous and Romantic
On location at the Shrine for Grey Goose Entertainment Presents “Rising Icons” tour-I had the chance to speak with the headlining act-Grey Goose Rising Icon simply known as Miguel.  Headlining a soulful and scandalous evening at the Shrine-although he goes by just one name-his music portends an artist set to rise as high as he... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
December 10, 2011 at 1:28 pm
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Getting Diggy with Son of Rap Icon-Rev Run-promoting his debut single "Copy and Paste"

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It was pandemonium Saturday at PHLI Worldwide Hyde Park for the rising hip hop star-Diggy Simmons-son of industry icon Rev Run of RunDMC.  It was surprising to see such a large turnout of extremely excited fans for the 16 year old rapper.  He was in the market promoting his debut single “Copy and Paste” just... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
July 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm
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Chicago's number one Sneaker Don and true Sneaker Pimp the PHLI Dave Jeff.

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On location in Hyde Park to interview Sneaker Retailer and Fashion Entrepreneur Chicago’s own Dave Jeff.  He was very candid about how working with Michael Jackson helped him see why he would never work 9-to-5.  He wanted to live the PHLI Life! Q. Who is Dave Jeff for those who don’t know who you are?A... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
October 16, 2010 at 8:20 pm
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North Coast Music Festival a music lover's paradise

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Set against the backdrop of Summer’s Last Stand at Union Park-Pat Grumley, Michael Raspatello and 6 other local promoters took a leap of faith to add this three-day event to a full menu of festivals in Chicago.  Where this festival stands out is in programming-which leans heavily toward dance and electronica with a nice splash... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
September 6, 2010 at 1:32 am
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Kidz In The Hall-True School Hip Hop Impresarious

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This is part 3 in a series of interviews that took place backstage at Lollapalooza this summer.  Not only was it very informative-it shed another light on the type of musical artists invited to perform at one of the best festivals in the country.  And listening to the Kidz In The Hall(MC Nalege and DJ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm
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Lights Please backstage with J. Cole at Lollapalooza

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On site with MC J. Cole at  Lollapalooza. Q. So are you excited about what you are about to make happen here in Chicago, Illinois?A. Absolutely man, you know…I’m ecstatic! Q. What can the crowd expect to see in your live show?A. A lot of vicious raps.  A lot of confidence and stage presence.  And... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 12, 2010 at 11:32 am
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