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[Event Preview] TDE Presents: 1st Annual Kunta’s Groove Sessions – 11/5 @ Riviera Theatre, Chicago

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - November 3, 2015

Kendrick Lamar sent the internet into a frenzy last month with the initial announcement of his Kunta’s Groove Sessions tour via Instagram, with a caption that simply stated “8 cities. 8 nights, 8 intimate shows.” Since then, fans throughout the country have scrambled to get their hands on tickets which have sold out in mere minutes after going online. Prices on the secondary market have skyrocketed, especially in New York, where the cheapest available ticket at one point was $563 before they switched venues from Webster Hall to Terminal 5 according to Rukkus. Thankfully, the same has taken place here in Chicago, as the show has been moved from Concord Music Hall to the Riviera Theatre, providing a second chance to those of us that missed out the first time around.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, the excitement for the tour stems from the release of Kendrick’s landmark sophomore album, To Pimp A Butterfly, which received plenty of critical and commercial acclaim. Since its release, fans have been clamoring for a chance to see Kendrick perform live along with his band The Wesley Theory. Opening up the tour is labelmate Jay Rock, who is fresh off the release off his own album, 90059, which features standout singles like “Money Trees Deuce” and “Vice City”.

Head over to the link below to grab yourself some passes before they sell out again for good, and if you’re not in Chicago make sure to check out the remaining dates on the tour.

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[Hip-Hop] Joey Purp, Vic Mensa & Two Fresh – Still Got It

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 27, 2015
Joey Purp, Vic Mensa & Two Fresh
Still Got It
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After making some waves with their single “Gettin Throwed” early in the summer, Two Fresh have returned with Joey Purp once again to prove that they “Still Got It”, this time bringing Vic Mensa along for the ride. Purp takes the lead on this one, racking up a couple of poignant punchlines while Vic handles the chorus and closes things out with some impressive bars of his own. This latest collaboration comes on the heels of the Nashville based twins’ latest EP, Torch, which is out today via Mad Decent and features additional appearances from Njomza, Curtis Williams and Jace of Two-9. The track is available for free download, but make sure to grab yourself a copy of the EP as well.

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[R&B/Hip-Hop] Snakehips – All My Friends (Feat. Tinashe & Chance The Rapper)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 20, 2015
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All My Friends (Ft. Tinashe & Chance The Rapper)
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Snakehips have been making waves over the past couple of years, establishing themselves as one of the most talented production duos to emerge from the UK through a steady stream of fantastic remixes as well as some incredible original content that includes collaborations with Tory Lanez, Sinead Harnett and Kaleem Taylor. Their latest outing however has all the right ingredients to make for a surefire hit, as they’ve landed possibly the biggest features of their careers thus far in Tinashe and Chance The Rapper for a new song called “All My Friends”. Snakehips are no strangers to crafting catchy hooks, yet “All My Friends” might be their most easily accessible tune to date, featuring an exceptionally relatable chorus that’s bound to echo throughout your brain for at least a few moments after the song has ended. We expect this to become the ultimate anthem during those late Saturday nights out on the town just as everyone prepares to pack up and head home. You can stream the track above, but make sure to snag yourself a copy on iTunes as well.

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[Festival Preview + Giveaway] Freaky Deaky Halloween (10/30-11/1)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 18, 2015

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Freaky Deaky is returning to Chicago once again this Halloween weekend, and it’s about to be bigger and badder than ever! Now in its seventh year, the frightful festival has expanded to include a third day with a massive lineup to match. With a bill that boasts spine-chilling headliners like Bassnectar, 2 Chainz, Armin van Buuren, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights and Carnage along with appearances from AlunaGeorge, A-Trak, Vic Mensa, Tchami, TOKiMONSTA, Mac Miller, Flying Lotus, Mr. Carmack, GoldLink and many more, it would take a full-blown zombie apocalypse to keep us from catching this year’s entertainment. Expecting its largest crowd ever, the event has also found a new home just outside the city in Toyota Park. With all these exciting changes taking place, Freaky Deaky promises to be the most spooktacular Halloween party in the Midwest this year. To make this celebration even more thrilling, we’ve teamed up with our friends at React Presents and polipaycasinos.com to provide one lucky winner with a chance to participate in the festivities themselves. Whether you’re a fan of the eerie atmosphere or just looking for a unique experience, this event is sure to be unforgettable.

The rules are simple. Fill out the form below with your first name, last name and email address and like both us and Freaky Deaky on Facebook. The prize will include one pair (2 tickets) of 3-day General Admission passes to the festival. Participants must be 18 or older to enter. Tickets will be available for pick up on the GUEST LIST/ Box Office with a valid government-issued ID.

If you’d like to buy some tickets for yourself, this is your last chance to grab them before prices go up on Tuesday! Head over to this link to snag yourself either Single Day or General Admission passes to the event and make sure to follow React Presents on Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud to keep up with all the latest news and announcements. On the next three pages, you’ll find some of the artists we think you should plan to check out during the weekend, but you can see the full schedule here.

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[Chicago Giveaways] Kaskade – 10/17 + ZEDD & Dillion Francis – 10/29

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 13, 2015

Chicago ninjas! We’ve teamed up with our friends over at React Presents to give away some tickets to a couple of amazing shows during the month of October. You’ll have the opportunity to either see Kaskade on his Automatic tour with Louis The Child and CID at The Navy Pier Festival Hall on October 17th or  Zedd on his True Colors tour supported by Dillon Francis and Alex Metric at the UIC Pavilion on October 29th..

Here’s how it works. Submit your email address below, and choose from the dropdown menu which show you’d like to attend. It’s as simple as that. The Kaskade show at Navy Pier is only open to entrants 18 or older, while the Zedd show at UIC Pavillion is open to all ages. Winners will be notified in advance of each show. Please bring a photo ID with you to redeem your prize. If you would like to find out more info about any of these shows or purchase tickets yourself, make sure to head over to reactpresents.com/events, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud to keep up with all the latest news and announcements as well as hear what they’re listening to at the moment.

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’CID – Love Is Blind (Radio Edit)’
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’Louis The Child – It’s Strange (Ft. K.Flay)’
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’Kaskade – We Don’t Stop’
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’Dillon Francis – Bruk Bruk (I Need Your Lovin)’
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’Zedd – Beautiful Now Feat. Jon Bellion’
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[R&B] JARAMI – Wings (Feat. Jesse Boykins III & Pell)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 12, 2015
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Wings (feat. Jesse Boykins III & Pell)
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Feeling the Monday mid-afternoon blues? Well, we have just the cure to lift your spirits. “Wings” serves as the debut single from Swedish production duo JARAMI, but the pair are no strangers to the industry, already having songwriting and production credits for tunes with Skizzy Mars and Marc E Bassy under their belt. That experience pays off in a major way as the two manage to craft a blissfully uplifting tune with the assistance of soaring vocals from Jesse Boykins III and a rousingly poignant verse from New Orleans spitter Pell. If you’re anything like us you’ll catch yourself singing along by the three minute mark–as a side note, you may also find you have an inexplicable craving for chicken wings as well. JARAMI are currently preparing to release their debut EP later this year, but in the meantime you can download the track above and stream it through Spotify.

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[Remixes] The Weeknd – The Hills (Feat. Eminem + Nicki Minaj)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 11, 2015
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’The Weeknd – The Hills (feat. Nicki Minaj) (Remix)’
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The Weeknd has had a landmark year in 2015 and his current ascension to the pop throne has only been solidified by the fact that he currently sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 with his single, “The Hills”. In case you needed further proof of his current standing though, the Toronto native has landed two major co-signs from Nicki Minaj, and perhaps more unexpectedly, Eminem–both of whom deliver their own renditions of the outrageously catchy tune. Predictably enough, Marshall takes a more vindictive approach, discussing troubled relationships from his past, while Nicki keeps it a bit more raunchy with her version. Both rappers seem to mesh well enough with Abel’s vocals and should ensure that the song holds its position at number one for just a little longer. Stream the tunes above and make sure to purchase the full remix package over at iTunes.

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