Pursuit of Dopeness

Logic stopped by to visit the L.A. Leakers at Power 106. They were able to get a verse out of Logic in the video up above. Check it out.

Chance The Rapper performed for the first time in New York last night at Europa Nightclub in Brooklyn. Check out his performance of “Favorite Song” up above. You can see Chance perform “Juice” after the jump.

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As an avid festival-goer for a few years now, I’m slowly getting the hang of getting through multiple days of seemingly endless walking, expensive food/beverages, long waiting periods between sets, conflicting schedules and all the craziness that revolves around trying to get a spot towards the front of the stage. And while there are certain components that ring true no matter which festival you may be referring to, the beauty lies in the performances and the unique experience that goes with being one of the few people on Earth that are present for the awesomeness that is about to go down. The Metallica-curated festival, Orion Music + More, definitely delivered and I couldn’t have asked for it to have gone all that differently.

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There are two things that are fact. Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” is awesome and incredibly catchy, and QOTSA kicks ass (number 1 album, son!). A few days ago, Josh Homme and the rest of the guys from Queens Of The Songs Age played a live cover of Thicke’s hit single on BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge with Sara Cox. The “unplugged” version also included a little “rap” verse in the middle to bring their cover full circle.

Check it out above.

(Spin)

The creators of the best song on Earth, Tenacious D, have announced their music and comedy festival, Festival Supreme. This one-of-a-kind fest will take place on Saturday, October 19 on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the men behind Tenacious D, are the curators of the special one-day festival. [...]

Kanye West closed out the Governors Ball festival last night in NYC. He performed new tracks off Yeezus including “Send It Up” feauring King Louie. That track can heard in the video up above. You can check out “On Site” and “I Am A God” after the jump.  [...]

Kendrick Lamar hit the Governors Ball last night in New York. Up above you can see Kendrick’s performance of “A.D.H.D.” Be on the lookout for footage of Kanye’s set tonight.

Source: Andrew Regal

Alex Wiley’s release party for his debut mixtape, Club Wiley, went down last night at Lincoln Hall. There were many dope artists on the bill that opened for Wiley like St. Millie, Kembe X, Taylor Bennett, ShowYouSuck and more. Check out our video of Alex Wiley’s performances alongside Chance and short clips of every performer after the jump. [...]

Aside from the weather cooperating with Chicago, it’s definitely festival season here in the 2nd city. Staying in this weekend? DON’T! Chicago has something for everyone this weekend!

Like food? Head over to the North side of the city where Lincoln Park, Damen, and Irving Park meet to check out some of the city’s best ribs at RibFest Chicago. This will be going on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9. Of course there will be live music as well as an amateur rib eating contest. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

If you’re from Chicago or have some Chicago history knowledge, you may know that blues music = Chicago. Head on over to Grant Park and enjoy some of the best musicians  to ever play blues music. The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival started yesterday, but will be going on through until Sunday night. This is definitely a festival that can’t be missed. Notable performers include Otis Clay, James Cotton, and Irma Thomas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 

Okay, you’re into ceramics, paintings, and other fine arts. Don’t worry, head on over to the 39th Annual Wells Street Art Festival in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood. The annual art extravaganza features the works of more than 250 juried artists with the eclectic mix running the gamut from paintings, sculptures and glasswork to photography, ceramics, woodwork and much more. It also features the tasty cuisine of Old Town restaurants, the always-hoppin’ music stage, and a silent auction. The festival starts Saturday morning and goes on until Sunday afternoon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

The Andersonville Midsommarfest is one of the region’s most eagerly anticipated and well-established summer festivals in Chicago. Born out of Andersonville’s Swedish heritage, the festival retains its quaint, international flavor. Old-world Swedish traditions, including a festive dance around the Maypole, are incorporated into an unrivaled array of entertainment for families and adults. A special family area includes face painting, games and a family stage with entertainment such as Nordic Folk dancers, a pet parade, and much more. The other three stages are filled all day with spirited music, including nationally renowned acts, guaranteed to get the crowd dancing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO