Editor’s Note: Normally, I would have tackled writing this story myself after an interview with the artist. But JC Poppe sent over this completed article that required so few edits that I decided to just run with it. It’s a moving story on how he created his acclaimed Sleep Therapy album amongst both beauty and chaos.

I am an independent hip-hop artist that is relatively unknown within the genre. Since Nov. 1, 2008, I have been a refugee from my home, the Milwaukee metro area, a place that I greatly miss. I have also gone through the processes of putting together my very first album, becoming a father for the first time, and dealing with my wife having a medical catastrophe. I’m not sure that this is the most exciting story in the world, but it’s something that I feel is worth telling.

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David Banner and 9th Wonder recently dropped their song “Something’s Wrong,” the first track from their upcoming collabo project. The song was dedicated to Derrion Albert, so it’s only fitting that they recruited some of the top emcees from Chi-Town for the remix. Listen as Twista, Naledge, Rhymefest, Skooda Chose, and Lisa Ivey join in on the remix. An anti-Violence rally/video shoot in accordance with the video will be taking place today in Chicago. Props to FSD

Download: David Banner – “Something Is Wrong (Remix)” Feat. Twista, Naledge, Rhymefest, Skooda Chose & Lisa Ivey prod. 9th Wonder [Right Click Save-As]

Album Review: Naledge – Chicage Picasso (2009)
Rating: 4 out of 5 Potholes

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Here is a fun little video for Naledge’s “Star Struck” featuring RUS-SOUL and produced by the world-renown, Sa-Ra Creative Partners.  Nothing too ground-breaking as far as videos go, but I absolutely love this joint, and the flying text effects always do have a way with me. Be sure to cop Naledge’s upcoming Mix CD, Chicago Picasso, in stores June 30th! More details will be coming on that, but for now enjoy the video!