Article: Technology Killed Hip Hop

Recently, Zak Koeske from The Windy City Hip Hop Project met up with a few Chicago artists, bloggers, promoters, and business owners in the hip hop community to talk about several topics that have effected the music industry.  The Bassment in Wicker Park participated in the discussion of how the internet and digital downloading has effected business and personal interaction in the store. U Dot Fam's Esohel gave his 2 cents on how things have changed in the last decade for independent artists trying to promote themselves and sell their music, reflecting The Guttahouse's opinions on the subject as well. This article is very insightful and a must read.

Technology Not Always Kind To Hip-Hop Artists

PLA "Roamin" (Prod. PLA) + "Aint Lyin" (Young Money RMX)

Its been a busy week for U Dot Fam as PLA's Untitled 2 mixtape nears its release. Video for his second leak, "Setting Off Car Alarms", was wrapped up and is in the editing stages at the Satellite Images and should be dropping in a couple weeks. Now PLA is back to deliver a double shot of exclusives off Untitled 2. The first is "Roamin" produced by non other than PLA and the second is a Young Money remix titled "Aint Lyin".  This is sure to get you by till September 14th so enjoy and dont forget to DL that super loud for free here!

PLA- Roamin (Prod. PLA)

PLA- Aint Lyin (Young Money RMX)

Video: Esohel Live @ Blueprint Boulevard Vol. 7

Last week Ms. Chicago brought some of Chicago's illest under one roof for the 7th installment of Blueprint Boulevard at The Bassment.  WBC Magazine was also in attendance and captured an unreleased joint from Esohel as he kicked his set off to full house.  Shout outs to Okay.?!! for shooting and editing the video.

Event: Back To School Jump Off @ The Bassment

MCR Entertainment presents the "Back to School @ The Bassment Jump-Off" this Saturday 9/4 @ The Bassment World Famous Hip-Hop Store located on 1415 N. Ashland Ave.  This event will include the "Beat The Track" beat battle hosted by Henny B with the winner taking some loot and goodies to start school off on the fresh tip. It all kicks off at 6:30 and is free for all ages til midnight.  Performing live will be Misfit Hustlas, U Dot Fam's Esohel, Trilogy Mafia Records,  Henny B, and more. Don't miss out!

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PLA x Esohel "Settin Off Car Alarms" (Prod. PLA)

With summer almost coming to a hault, it wouldn't be appropriate for the heat to leave us without a track to coincide with it.  Influenced by the horns in this PLA produced track, PLA and Esohel connect on "Settin Off Car Alarms" to do exactly what the title promises.  Be Sure to visit UDotFam.com 9/14/10 and Download that super loud Untitled 2 Mixtape from PLA for free.  Play this at high volume preferably in a residential area.

PLA x Esohel- Settin Off Car Alarms

PLA "Supplier" ( RMX)

U Dot Fam's PLA has been laying low in the lab to bring the fiends out for that good. After the baggies ended up empty and the smoke cleared the outcome was "Supplier", and it delivers. PLA puts his twist on Gucci Mane's "Kush Is My Cologne" with this cut and provides the soundtrack to a hazed out ride. This is the first leak off of PLA's Untitled 2 Mixtape which is set to drop September 14 for free download. Untitled 2 will feature the entire U Dot Fam along with production from PLA.

PLA- Supplier (Rmx)

Event: BluePrint Boulevard Vol.7

Allure Ent. Group/The Bassment/Groundlift Media/Dudegotbars/YnotMyDream has teamed up to present some of Chicago's Finest MCs and Producers under one roof. It is all going down Tuesday, August 24th at The Bassment (1415 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, Il). Hitting the stage will be Papi Jamon, Mike Schpitz, F.A.B.L.E., and Esohel on the mic along with, Wes P, Trumaine, AoK & Will Brown on the beat showcase tip. The event will be hosted by Slot-A with music spun by none other that Dj J-Rell. Show starts at 6pm so don't miss out.


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