Comic Book Talk with Gabe Mendoza & Pat Loboyko (Week of June 12, 2013)
The gang is back after a LOOOOONG hiatus. Pat and Gabe go in on the beginning of the Dark Knight legend that is Batman#21, and the another DC series that … Continue reading
[Official Video] Rashid Hadee – Hit The Hood (Featuring Neak)
Producer/Emcee Rashid Hadee jumps “out the vault” for his new video, Hit The Hood with the always dependable Neak to ride shotgun. The production feels like some older Daz sound … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe Mendoza & DL Hopkins (Weekend of June 14, 2013)
Whether Papa is a foodie, a wise guy, a science nerd, or falls somewhere in between, avoid buying him another tie and grilling accessories. Tune in to Around Town with … Continue reading
IllSide Radio: Government Snooping, Mixed Race of Cheerios & The NBA Finals
This week we take a deeper look into the NSA wiretapping surveillance program that may bring down the Attorney General of the United States government. How does a adorable Cheerios … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe Mendoza & DL Hopkins for the weekend of June 7, 2013
This week, Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and DL Hopkins discuss a wide array of fun, dangerous and silly activities and events in the 606 area code. Check … Continue reading
IllSide Radio: Excuse French Montana, Chicago Has A Chance & Gabe In New York
This week’s show Gabe & Odeisel review French Montana’s debut album, Excuse My French. Listen to what the dynamic duo have to say. The NBA playoffs are beginning to wind … Continue reading
Mixtape Mania! Gabe talks Psalm One, Sir Michael Rocks & Naledge’s Latest Releases
The last 10 or so days have revealed some really great mixtapes and EP’s from Chicago’s finest emcees. This week Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza discusses Psalm One’s … Continue reading
[Live] Psalm One Live on Vocalo’s Studio 10
One of Chicago’s most vibrant MC’s, she’s the First Lady of Rhymesayers, an educator, a socially conscious lyricist, Psalm One spreads positivity in hip hop while bringing attention to troubling … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe Mendoza & DL Hopkins (Weekend of May 31, 2013)
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and DL Hopkins take a look at new events going on in and around the City of Chicago this weekend. The annual … Continue reading
[Trailer] September 6th – 3.5 Grams
September 6th releases the trailer to his upcoming mixtape, 3.5 Grams. Smoke and laughs. I can dig it.
[Mixtape] Hologram Kizzie (Psalm One) – Free Hugs
Check out the new Psalm One mixtape/street album, Free Hugs from one of my favorite emcee’s Psalm One. You won’t be disappointed.
IllSide Radio: Kanye West’s Wild Weekend
This week’s show we devote a significant amount of time to Kanye West’s wild-wild weekend that included blasting his image on to various landmarks in 66 cities to promote his … Continue reading
[Review] Eve’s Lip Lock
What is this? The season of the lost but now I’m found emcee? First LL a couple weeks back, now Eve? The former first lady of the Ruff Ryders family … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe & DL Hopkins (Weekend of May 18, 2013)
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and the woman with her ear to the streets, DL Hopkins spread the word of activities and events in this weekend’s Around Town … Continue reading
IllSide Radio: The Hero Next Door, Inside Kweli’s Conscious and Lauryn Bills
Odeisel and Gabe wrap up the crazy week that was. Cleveland, Ohio resident and hero Charles Ramsey made international news and became a web star after his heroic deed by … Continue reading
[Review] LL Cool J – Authentic
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza (@weekendgabe) reviews the living legend and icon, LL Cool J’s new album, Authentic. Is LL back up to his old tricks of rap … Continue reading
[Review] Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza reviews Brooklyn Emcee Talib Kweli’s latest new album, Prisoner of Conscious. Kweli features production from Stone Throws’ Oh No and the Wu Tang … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe & DL Hopkins – The Mother’s Day Weekend Episode
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and DL Hopkins plow through half a dozen really cool things you can do with your mother this weekend for Mother’s Day. We … Continue reading
Around Town with Gabe & DL Hopkins (Weekend of May 3, 2013)
Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent and DL Hopkins discuss the big Cinco De Mayo weekend in Little Village. We share what great activities you and your family can get in … Continue reading
Gabe & Jim DeRogatis on @Wbez The Morning Shift discussing Chance The Rapper’s Acid Rap
WBEZ music blogger Jim DeRogatis’ recent story on Chance the Rapper highlights the hip-hop artist’s desire to reveal the people and stories from the South Side that aren’t reflected in … Continue reading →