Phillip Morris (Chicago) - The Same Ones and Zeroes

Chicago born and raised, Phillip Morris has been described as “one of the ultimate word smiths of hip-hop (Skope Magazine).”

Lacking any desire to fit into any hip-hop constructs, Morris’ focus on the vernacular, the message, and the music, distinguishes him from what many claim is the dire state of contemporary hip-hop. His reputation in Chicago’s internationally known music scene is of a well enunciated, articulate, fun, and engaging performer that entertains diverse crowds with complex rhymes and electrifying stage performances.

Beginning in 1998, Morris’ interest in music and words flourished into a passion for learning and refining the hip-hop art form. Intelligent word-play and flow are skills that Morris will first admit did not come “naturally” to him, as many other hip-hop artists like to claim. Ultimately however, it was this humility that opened his ability to not only engage in the nuts and bolts of the music, but to redefine the hip-hop genre on his terms.

When he became a father at the age of twenty, he took it upon himself to infuse his music with a progressive and positive message with aims to make an impact in the world that his children were now a part of. Using hip-hop as a vehicle in speaking out against injustices around the world while challenging political correctness and ignorance, Morris’ work moves the listener to re-evaluate their roles as American and world citizens.

Performing at anti-war rallies, pro-marijuana marches, youth violence benefits, and other progressive gatherings across Chicago and the Midwest, Phillip strives to surround himself with progressive thinkers who take it upon themselves to improve society in a peaceful and thoughtful manner.

His sense of humor and performance range is also captured by the video for his hit, Mister Morris. Chowing down ramen noodles in thick glasses and occasional pelvic gyrations, coupled with Morris’ effortless and widely appealing flow made Mister Morris an official selection of both the Midwest Independent Film Festival and the Chicago International Hip-Hop film festival in 2009. Additionally, the Mister Morris video hit selected movie theaters across Chicago, and was nominated for best music video at the Best of the Midwest Awards (BMAs) held by the Midwest Independent Film Festival.

Morris’ talents have been underscored in the 2008 documentary I am Hip-Hop (directed by Geoff Harkness) and will be featured in the upcoming documentary Roof Top Hip-Hop (by Oliver Holmberg). Morris has also opened for notable acts like Dead Prez, Anita Tijoux, and Souls of Mischief.

Innovative. Cerebral yet accessible. Sociopolitically conscious. Appealing to and supported by hip-hop heads and non-hip-hop listeners alike.
Those who are yet to listen will soon be addicted…

A special treat for the True Hip Hop Heads In CHI-TOWN!

Actually it is four special treats. The first on the list I would say is THE BEATNUTS are in CHICAGO! Tonight their shutting it down with some of the best act in the C-H-I: Mass Hysteria x Que Billah x Scheme along with some well respect and relevant DeeJays: RUDE ONE & DJ TRILOGY!!!!



The second would be the CHI-ROCK NATION Social Gathering and Party!
Its been awhile since the last one, my guy Dean Turns reminded me the other day it was at Alternatives and 3rd Rail was on the roster as well. It was a night to remember. Bboys and Bgirls had some exhibitions, Graf was on display and emcee took the control of the mic with some performances!

So on March 10, 2011 Thursday @ Wicker Well in Chicago...


And third, something for your listening needs!
Chicago's underground hip hop artist Mike Spex brings you a North Pole Midwest Windy City Classic Hip-Hop Album. Slavery 1000 Years Ago Slavery Today!!! A time travel of sounds words prayers struggles of the workin class HIPHOPPER kid. Emceeing about issues concerning our everyday lives in the computer information age!!

Mike Spex: Slavery 1000 Years Ago Slavery Today


Download link below:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikespex

And last but not least! a B-BOY/B-GIRL battle NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Season 1 Episode 2!
NERVOUS
BREAK DOWN
SEASON 1 EP.2

...1 VS 1
B BOY & GIRL TOURNAMENT
(64-BRACKET LIMIT)
$100.00 AND A SPOT
IN THE SEMI-FINAL FOR A
SHOT TO EXHIBITION IN
HELLAWEEN V 2011'S
DREAMZ VS NIGHTMAREZ
REPPIN THE MIDWEST!!!





THE ROAD TO HELLAWEEN V

IN THE SEMI FINAL:

1) MOWGLI (CROOKS CREW)

2) ???

3) ???

4) ???

THIS SHOW DOWN WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

ALL AGE'S EVENT!!!
BYOB NINJA STATUS
BATTLE BEGINS AT 7:30PM SHARP!!!

HOSTED BY:
ROLDARE NATION

DJ'S:
SHONROKA (BRICKHEADZ)
E-DOUBLE (PHASE II)
ILLANOIZ (ARMORY)
HEXORCIST (NUM-SKULZ | HELLAWEEN KINGDOM)

JUDGES
J BOOGIE - (SELF X | JUNK WATZ)
CITY VS CITY 6 CHAMPION
ELGIN IL.

OMEGA - (GROUND SYNDROME KILLERZ)
CHICAGO LEGEND & AMBASSADOR OF THE GOLDEN AGE
AURORA IL.

MIRAJ - (THE FREAK SHOW)
INTERNATIONAL BALANCEKING FREAK
OH-SYDE CALIFORNIA (NOT-CONFIRMED YET)

WHERE:
CHI SLAM
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
1647 W. CHICAGO AVE.
CHICAGO IL. 60622
(BY ASHLAND AVE. AND CHICAGO AVE.)
(UKRAINIAN VILLAGE / WICKER PARK AREA)

DAMAGE-COST:
ONLY $7.00
AND ANY CAMERA DEVICE WILL BE WELCOMED

DOORS OPEN @ 7PM
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPONSORS, CONTACT THEHEXSTAR@GMAIL.COM

RESPECTFULLY
THEHEXSTAR
RU-HEX-CUBE
HEXORCIST THE UNBORN
HEXINGTON BLOOM III
HELLAWEEN KINGDOM!
NUM TO THE SKULZ

SPREAD THE WORD

AFTER PARTY:
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TECK (Self-Xplanatory) from Chicago goes to NYC and shows you why?

Miguel Teck Arteaga from Self Xplanatory one of the top 5 if not 3 relevant Bboy crews in Chicago goes to NYC and shows you why? He heads there mainly to vent but also for Octagon NYC 2011. Dynamic Rockers & Alienness present OCTAGON NYC that went down Saturday February 26th 1v1 OCTAGON BATTLE @ NYC ARTS CYPHER.

6 days later he edits and brings you a short documentary of his trip to NYC for the Octagon East Coast prelims. Check out the Inspiring interviews on why people dance. Maybe some of you can relate. Respect and Love for the Culture...

From Chicago to New York City | The Octogon Documentary from TeCk-nological Films on Vimeo.

Chi-Town Finest Breaks gets a new vehicle from Chrysler! On the Paula Abdual's "Live To Dance"

Being from Chicago and being a big part of the B-boy scene for over 20 years I for one definitely know how hard it is and how it is a blessing when your talents are recognized. Chi-Town Finest Breakers have been in my life before they even new they were in it. Their father Herny Rojas known as DJ Westside who I knew since high school has paid his dues in the Hip Hop culture for years. Teaching his kids the elements we so much love. There is one element they did excel at for their age and that is the art of B-boying & B-Girling! They recently been in L.A. for the show Paula Abdual's "Live To Dance" if you haven't seen it on ABC, you missed out! But her is a clip of the big give away. I wasn't sure when I was going to post this the day I saw it live, so I decided to updated you on Chicago's Youngest Professional Breakdance Crew "CHI-TOWN FINEST BREAKERS"

CTFB has been like my second family. I love what they do but more so their qualities. Each individual is their own and they show it in the finest ways!

The give away is at 3:15.

All new night @ LOKAL in Chicago called "DIGITAL SAUCE"

Yes, I'm stepping up my residency game more and more, because this what I have to do when in a recession. A all new night where Shon Roka the DJ turn into FML! Bring you Digital Sauce with the Electro, Urban & Dance genres of my Serato Scratch Live Vinyl! Opening night Shami Sosa will be opening up @ LOKAL Chicago http://www.lokalchicago.com/

So I will be opening WICKER WELL 1637 W North Ave. and heading to LOKAL 1907 W North Ave.

AKIN Chicago (Video of Jordan Cement III - Released January 22, 2011)

Its Wednesday and I'm up early as usual listening to J. Period ft. Black Thought, John Legend & Rakim - In The Ghetto (Wake Up), feeling the track and that essence of hip hop again. Just found this video of a store in Chicago call Akin. I've been to the store a few times, it has this ill urban feel and made lighting because of the huge windows all the way around. It also has the freshest kicks I must say, you can't leave without making a purchase or two. I didn't even realize they had two stores! The one I have been to is located South AKINchicago 1313 S. Halsted Chicago,IL 60607 and the number is (312) 243-9030 If you are on the Northside AKINchicago North 2350 N. Clark Chicago,IL 60614 (773) 525-0340 Visit http://www.akinchicago.com/

DMC competition goes ONLINE!!! The Chicago native "Boi Jeanius" has entered!

So the DMC DJ Championship is almost 3 decades old. Now it has moved online and made a lot easier to enter! I don't know how I feel about it yet. Its like you could record yourself and if you mess up, rerecord, lol. Anyhow, one of Chicago's very has entered...His name is Boi Jeanius! Check out his set below.

Here is some info on the competition and Boi Jeanius.
DMC, originator of the legendary WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS, presents the Online DJ Competition open to any and all DJs in the world!

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned pro or are ready to launch your career, the DMC ONLINE DJ CHAMPIONSHIP is taking entries so sign up and get mixing now!

This annual world-wide DJ competition will put your filmed set in front of a global audience and the winner gets to compete with their DJ heroes in the DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS later this year



Boi Jeanius info and DMC entry below.

Recognized By Many Legendary DJ’s As “The Future”, He was givin his name “Boi Jeanius” to accent the nickname perfectly. Boi Jeanius is very involved in every aspect of the dj word and takes pride in his Profession and displays the love, attitude, and passion every night. With That, He Still Practices His Sets and Strives To be Better then the day before. Now proving himself to Chicago, going live every weekend on 1035 Kiss Fm, Mixing the ONLY Mixed Count Down on Radio, The Top 8 @ 8:48 is only a sample of what you can expect from Boi Jeanius! “Omg it’s Boi Jeanius” is the famous tag line, the brand has grown and spread like wild fire through the streets of Chicago all the way to New York City Where Boi Jeanius was named, by Latin Mixx, The 2010 Best Mid-West DJ! At 22 Years old and 3 years on the #1 Station In Chicago, Boi Jeanius Has continued to out do his opposition by always being just 1 step ahead. The Story of Boi Jeanius Has Just begun and is one for the history books! Stay Tuned!