AAHH Fest 2014: Set-By-Set Review

Last night, Chicago hip-hop legend Common treated his hometown to one hell of a show, and I was lucky enough to bare witness to it all (well most of it). The name: AAHH Fest. The venue: Union Park. Let's just say I got to cross a few things off my musical bucket list last night.

Here's my rundown of possibly the greatest homegrown hip-hop concert in the Windy City's history.

(Sidebar: Much love goes out to DJs Jermaine, Vince Adams, Timbuk2, and Wayne Williams who all spun masterful sets with nothing but grown folks house and hip-hop jams.)

iTunes Decoded: USQN

Uncovering this track was a pleasant surprise. Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek for those not in the know) featuring Jay Electronica, Mos Def, and J. Cole. I almost forgot about this track, it was featured on Reflection Eternal's highly slept on Revolutions Per Minute album. This was in constant rotation for me during the summer of 2010. Mos & Kweli plus a hungry Jermaine and Jay Elec plus Hi-Tek on the beat equals a certified jam. Enjoy. You're welcome.

 

Daily Throwback: Erykah Badu - Bag Lady

The Shuffle God seems to subliminally still be on his New Year's kick with this classic from Mrs. 3000, Mrs. Sense, Mrs. Electronica, Mrs. Badu. Leave that 2013 baggage behind, and create new 2014 fresh baggage. Just playing...you're welcome.