#NewMusic: DJ DMD x Bizzle x Jarrod Phillips “#25BiblesOnMyDresser”

When it comes to incorporating Christ into their hip-hop music, Bizzle is one of the most popular artists. He not only does that but he challenges the likes of Jay-Z, something even our homie Dee-1 did with his Jay, 50, & Weezy track. Hip-hop is the best ways to reach young people and if there is a message with a mixture of a lil bit of swag, you might be effective in reaching them.

Bizzle just came outta nowhere with this “25 Bibles…” record. For those that aren’t familiar with the original DJ DMD “25 Lighters…” track, you’re gonna have to re-visit to appreciate how Bizzle flipped it on em. From what I was taught, God can use any of us, even our music, to get the glory!

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#NewMusic: Becca “Come Back” (Prod. Yung Dev)

Mother’s Day has just passed and I can’t help but to reflect about all the single mothers that have had to sing sad songs to get through the pain of being abandoned by unfit fathers that fled. While you’re spending time with your mother, there are some that are spending time alone (for whatever reason) thinking about the time spent.

If you missed your weekend fix of fresh produced music, here’s something that’s guaranteed to get you going! [JUMP] to [WATCH]

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[VIDEO] Chicago’s Son: Doc Franchise Speaks

Doc Franchise has been making music for Chicago hip-hop artists for a few years now. Always an individual, this self-proclaimed “nerd” drops his new EP this month. His music is eclectic, classic, and futuristic all at the same time. Watch this exclusive interview with his message on education, style, and hip-hop after the jump.

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[WATCH] Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Perform Alongside Holographic 2Pac

Last night, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre brought back 2Pac, who was literally in rare form. I would’ve loved to have been there to personally witness the reaction of the Coachella attendees when Pac entered the stage, greeting the thousands upon thousands of patrons that frequent this event each year.

It could easily have freaked out a bunch of people if they weren’t sober. I’m pretty sure someone still believes that he performed last night. However, there was very expensive technology being used to produce such a high quality 3D image. At the same time, even though we know we were watching a holographic image, it just felt good to bring back 2Pac in good spirits..#PunIntended

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[INTERVIEW] Malik Yusef on Politics and Hip-Hop

Artist, poet, writer, musician, MC, rapper, and Chicago native, Malik Yusef is no stranger to success. This year, he won a Grammy with Kanye for the writing of “All of the Lights,” but this poet didn’t always have it so good.

Malik dropped out of high school because he had difficulty writing and speaking aloud in class.

“I used to crack a lot of jokes, distract the class, and get sent out all so I didn’t have to read out loud,” he said.

After dropping out of school, Malik decided to educate himself by spending a lot of time in the library. He started to write poetry about growing up on Chicago’s South Side as a coping mechanism.

“I had to learn ways to deal with people,” Malik said. “[young people should] figure out how to learn. They need to understand environmental literacy, and use context clues to inform themselves.”

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