Photography by kinga.

80's Babies "I Wanna Talk to You" video..

2010-03-17T22:49:00.010-05:00

80's Babies, Rookie Films and Lyon Tamer Productions have teamed up to do a music video! The 80's Babies crew consist of rapper Dee Jackson w/ beats by Tall Black Guy. Take a look at the video & spread the word! A lot of the photographs you see in the video are taken by me, including the Chicago flag photo in the previous "City of Big Shoulder" post..

Chi-town: City of big shoulders..

2010-02-24T07:10:00.002-06:00

to be continued..

Neak debuts official video for "Make It"..

2010-02-23T06:43:00.011-06:00

Check out Neak's new video for the song "Make It" (produced by Fyness). This beautiful video, filmed in New York, was directed by Eric Almond. "Make It" is the lead single off of Neak's forthcoming DJBooth.net sponsored '84 Vol. 2 (The Silent Fiasco) mixtape. Look for the official release of the mixtape on DJBooth.net on March 2nd.

Rashid Hadee's "Lose Control" video by Rookie Films!!

2010-02-01T05:59:00.006-06:00

I was lucky enough to be a part of documenting the shooting of the "Lose Control" music video by Chicago's own Rashid Hadee featuring Augustine. Rookie Films did an amazing job on this video, much love to them!

Watch here:

Happy Born day Ra.

2010-01-29T07:10:00.003-06:00

Happy day yesterday to one of my favorites emcee's of all time.. Rakim.

I ♥ Chicago.

2010-01-22T07:47:00.001-06:00

Simply put.

Neak 'Undefined'

2009-11-25T17:19:00.003-06:00

I recently did a photoshoot with a Chicago artist by the name of Neak. You can see him all over the city not only performing, but hosting as well. If you're not familiar with his music, take a listen here.

Audio: Add-2 "Cassette Tapes"

2009-11-20T01:43:00.012-06:00

Fresh off the release of Tale of Two's City vol. 3, the homie Add-2 is back with some new music! Add links up with Miami producer Mydus for this newness called "Cassette Tapes." The lyrics and wordplay are top notch, as always. Add just wrapped up the shoot for his video, "Luxury," and the video for "Starter Jacket" should be out by next week.

Download - "Cassette Tapes" by: Add-2 Produced by Mydus

Obisoulstar @ the Wild Hare, Chicago, IL..

2009-11-14T10:55:00.007-06:00

The very talented Obisoulstar performed at the Wild Hare on November 12th.. I got a chance to photograph and videotape his performance.. Take a listen here if you're not familiar with him or his music.

Rashid Hadee & Rookie TV team up to do a music video!

2009-11-10T07:36:00.011-06:00

The guys from Rookie TV shot Rashid Hadee's first video this past weekend. It's for the song "Lose Control" from Rashid Hadee's "808's & Hadee" mixtape. It's gonna be amazing! Stay tuned for the video.

Thyme from Detroit's own 5 ELA..

2009-10-19T16:34:00.020-05:00

I wanted to show some love to Thyme from 5 ELA. Look for a new EP to be released by 5 ELA in late November 2009 called "WorldWideRiots" (production by Apollo Brown, BeeLee, Big Tone, Reno Wesley). It's gonna be hot! Their album "Global Warming" will be out in late January 2010 (production by Frankie Banks, Nick Speed, Thaione Davis, Jason Hogans, and more). If you haven't heard their music, take a listen here.

2dopeplayer Presents Add-2 - Tale of Two's City v. 3: The Rise & Fall (Mixtape)

2009-08-30T07:56:00.012-05:00

I'm excited to announce Add-2's latest project. I did the photography for this project, as well as the previous 2 volumes. Take a listen and download it here!

Remembering Baatin of Slum Village

2009-08-01T22:53:00.013-05:00

It was an honor to meet and photograph Baatin and the rest of Slum Village at Rock the Bells this year. I'm so sad to hear that Baatin has passed away. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed. His music and talent shared with the world will live on forever.

Slum Village @ Rock the Bells 2009

2009-07-18T13:52:00.020-05:00

Slum Village

N.E.S.

2009-07-18T08:56:00.010-05:00

You can contact N.E.S. here..

Rock the Bells 2009

2009-07-18T08:11:00.016-05:00

Talib Kweli

Busta Rhymes

Nas

Yes, it's been quite a while since I've posted, and for that I must apologize. I went to Rock the Bells this year, and it was quite a day. I got to hang out with Slum Village and take some great photos throughout the day. There are some really great artists on the bill this year, check out the website and see for yourself: http://www.guerillaunion.com/rockthebells

Obisoulstar..

2009-05-05T19:49:00.009-05:00

I did a photoshoot a few weeks ago with an artist by the name of Obisoulstar. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he's also a kind and genuine individual. If you would like to find out more about him, click here.

Thaione Davis' new cd: Still Hear

2009-05-02T03:02:00.003-05:00

I'm very excited about Thaione Davis' new cd, "Still Hear." Not only because the music is great, but because the cd features my photography as well. If you're not familiar with Thaione's music, take a listen here.