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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

June 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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

June 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

June 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

June 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

June 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

June 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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

May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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.

May 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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.

May 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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

May 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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

May 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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

May 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

May 2, 2013 · 1 Comment
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