U Dot Fam

Nitty Scott MC Meet & Greet @ The Bassment 2/24

2012-02-09T20:53:00.000-06:00

UDotFam.com will be hosting a meet and greet for Nitty Scott MC Friday 2/24 between 6-8pm at The Bassment located 1415 N. Ashland Chicago,Il. Roll through and get your signed copies of Nitty Scott's mixtapes "Doobies x Popsicle Sticks" and "The Cassette Chronicles". DJ YoJules and Ricky Dubs will be providing music for this all ages event.
Don't forget to catch Nitty Scott MC performing for the first time in Chicago at Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave later that night for the "No Feedback" event featuring sets from Rita J, Esohel and Ricky Dubs, and St.Bagu along with DJ Rude1 and DJ Scend on the tables.
Purchase tickets for $10 in advance HERE.

Esohel on Chi-Bangerz Radio 2/11/12

2012-02-09T19:32:00.000-06:00

Tune in for the first live stream of Chi-Bangerz Radio this Saturday February 11th with hosts Babyface Monster, P1, and Shanee. Catch blog talk with the founders of ChiCityHipHop.net, TheFyfNation.com and Only4TheReal.com along with interviews with Rashid Hadee, Joe's Diner, and U Dot Fam's Esohel. Show airs 8pm-10pm every Saturday night and streams off http://www.chi-bangerz.com/

Event: "No Feedback"- Nitty Scott MC x Rita J x Esohel x St.Bagu @Subterranean 2/24

2012-01-31T10:58:00.000-06:00

UDotFam.com welcomes one of the new fresh faces in the game Nitty Scott, MC who has been buzzing with her recent appearance on BET's Hip-Hop Awards Cypher as one the illest female spitters currently out. New York's own Nitty Scott and her DJ YoJules will be taking center stage at Subterranean 2011 W. North Avenue, Friday February 24th. This will mark Nitty Scott’s first performance in the Windy City joining artists Rita J of All Natural Inc, Esohel of U Dot Fam, and St. Bagu. On the 1's and 2's for the night will be Dj's Rude1, DJ Scend, and Ricky Dubs along with Awdazcate as the host. Doors open at 10pm and show starts at 11pm with tickets now available for advance purchase here.

Look for details on the Instore before the nights event for Nitty Scott hosted by The Bassment coming soon, but for now get familiar with the artist on the line up and check out their recent work below>>>

^^^^^ NITTY SCOTT,MC^^^^^^^
NittyScottMC.com @NittyScottMC and Facebook.com/NittyScottMC

Appearance on the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher: http://www.bet.com/video/hiphopawards/2011/cyphers/hha-digitalcypher-s7.html

XXL Magazine "The Break" Interview:
http://bit.ly/pRUmjU

Freestyle on MTV2's Sucker Free Countdown:
http://on.mtv.com/ln9oG4

Vibe Magazine Vibe Vixen Feature and Interview:
http://bit.ly/mNIVJB

The Source Magazine's May 2011 "Unsigned Hype" pick:
http://tinyurl.com/3hxprvj

MIXTAPE- Doobies x Popsicle Sticks (Free DL)
http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2011/11/11/nitty-scott-mc-doobies-x-popsicle-sticks-mixtape/

MIXTAPE- The Cassette Chronicles (Free DL)
http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/nitty-scott-cassette-chronicles/

MUSIC VIDEO- Nitty Scott, MC "Auntie Maria's Crib"
http://youtu.be/xpOnQ0S-UJo

MUSIC VIDEO- Nitty Scott, MC - "Tell Somebody"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMB_Jtvw8VA&feature=related

^^^^^^^ RITA J ^^^^^^^^
allnaturalhiphop.com @RitaJ79 and facebook.com/pages/Rita-J/187768712422

ALBUM- Artist Workshop (Purchase)
http://www.amazon.com/Artist-Workshop-Rita-J/dp/B002N1AENW

Skull Candy in Chi Town w/ Rita J
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NSwQQaKPzM

MUSIC VIDEO- Rita J - No Regrets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksbUUS-iTls

MUSIC VIDEO- Rita J - Body Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4lnp2oqrHg

MUSIC VIDEO- Rita J - The Cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdNVSACWSsg

^^^^^^ ESOHEL^^^^^^^^
UDotFam.com @Esohel and facebook.com/pages/Esohel/228359910527656

ALBUM- Essential LP (Free DL)
http://esohel.bandcamp.com/

MIXTAPE- Industry Series Vol.1 (Free DL)
http://limelinx.com/files/8f07c945346313177e212355d8fdbeab

The Music Vox (Vocalo 89.5 FM) Interviews Esohel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwJaBjrluCg

MUSIC VIDEO- Esohel- Struggle And Pain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0JBBc7BRQMUSIC

MUSIC VIDEO- Esohel - In The Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEl3JmaV4Bc&feature=related

MUSIC VIDEO- Esohel - Bleed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzeHpQJShw

MUSIC VIDEO- Esohel - Take Notes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiUzuCfLq4&feature=related

^^^^^^^^ ST BAGU^^^^^^^^^^
StBagu.com @StBagu and facebook.com/pages/St-Bagu/233458974758

ALBUM- Lines EP (Purchase)
http://stbagu.bandcamp.com/album/lines-ep

MIXTAPE- While We're Waiting (Free DL)
http://stbagu.bandcamp.com/album/while-were-waiting

Indie Vision Music interviews St.Bagu
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/05/16/st-bagu-2/

MUSIC VIDEO- St. Bagu- Time Freeze Moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T81CrytLqJ8

MUSIC VIDEO- St. Bagu- You Look Nice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNhUERurcyc&feature=related

St. Bagu Live @ House Of Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCHwpLls1iY

Grand Theft Audio #12 w/ Esohel

2012-01-03T16:04:00.001-06:00

Watch live video from Grand Theft Audio on Justin.tv

Esohel was on "Grand Theft Audio" last thursday with host Rookie of RookieTV.com to discuss everything Hip Hop. Dj Xtra_Manish kicked off an ill set blending classic original songs accompanied by their present-day sampled cuts. The interview was followed along with a dope cypher with off the tops from Esohel, Rookie, and guest Sin Castle of Grey Area. Check out this and all the other episodes on RookieTV.com.

Grand Theft Audio: Show #12 w/ Esohel

Video: Esohel "Struggle And Pain" (CM Studios)

2011-12-26T03:06:00.000-06:00

U Dot Fam and CM Studios present Esohel's official video for "Struggle And Pain" produced by Mario S. Wilson & AJAX off of the "Essential" LP. Director Carlos Martinez gets behind the lense on Esohel's 4th video off of "Essential" bringing forth a documentary feel for the visuals. The video highlights the day to day grind for Esohel while embodying the underdog tone set by the song "Struggle and Pain" off his LP. Special thanks goes to Miller Street Studios and The Hip Hop Project for being a part of the filming. Esohel's "Essential" LP is available for free download on Bandcamp.com and LiveMixtapes.com.

Esohel- Struggle And Pain (Prod. Mario S. Wilson & AJAX)

Esohel- Essential LP (Free Download)

The Guy Bauer Half Hour w/ Esohel

2011-12-20T16:05:00.000-06:00

Tonight Esohel will be in the studio for a live taping of Chicago's late night talk show "The Guy Bauer Half Hour". Expect the unexpected with host Guy Bauer as he interviews Esohel in between his usual funny bits and parody commercials, along with a live performance from eS and DJ Ricky Dubs. This episode will be live on air on UStream at 830pm Central time tonight and will also be featured on Guy's BlipTV channel at later time.

Ustream Link- The Guy Bauer Half Hour

Video: The Music Vox (Vocalo 89.5 FM) Interviews Esohel

2011-12-18T21:38:00.000-06:00

Esohel recently visited the studio of Vocalo Radio located in Chicago's world renown Navy Pier to discuss the "Essential" LP with "The Music Vox" host Jesse Menendez. The interview digs deep to Esohel's childhood days, what inspires him as a musician, and the response to the controversial video for "In The Rain". Catch Vocalo Radio's "The Music Vox" show every week on 89.5 FM or stream on Vocalo.org from 6-8pm. Video shot and edited by DJ Poor for Satellite Images Films.

Alwayz Therro Magazine Features Esohel

2011-12-16T11:15:00.000-06:00

U Dot Fam's Esohel was recently featured in the December issue of Alwayz Therro Magazine. In the spread, the go deep on the history of eS and also have an insightful Q and A. Get to know the history of Esohel and a sense of the direction he plans on taking things with the next moves, also dont forget to subscribe to Alwayz Therro. Special thanks to R.Raven photography for providing the photoshoot in the feature.

Alwayz Therro Mag (December Issue)

Esohel Live 12/9/11 @ U.S.Beer Co. and Cafe Lura

2011-12-06T12:51:00.000-06:00

This Friday Dec. 9th, catch Esohel doing his rounds around the city with DJ Ricky Dubs giving you that raw and uncut hip hop live as they usually do. To start the evening out Esohel will be at U.S Beer Co located 1801 N. Clybourn Ave. for Kastaway's album release party with a scheduled set at 10 pm. Topping the night is RookieTV's Heavy Rotation series at Cafe Lura located 3184 N. Milwaukee Ave along with The Primeridian sharing the stage.

Esohel "Something Out Of" (Prod. DJ Poor)

2011-11-30T00:16:00.000-06:00

At the end of wrapping up Esohel's Previous project "Essential" a few songs couldnt make it out the lab in time to make the final master, "Something Out Of" was one of them. On The DJ Poor produced "Something Out Of", Esohel is in in full story-telling mode describing the lifes of two couples as if they were scripted for two of the Americas favorite shows, Maury and Cheaters. Esohel is currently gearing up to hit the studio and start recording for the next project which is yet to be titled.

Download: Esohel- Something Out Of (Prod. DJ Poor)

The Hip-Hop Project Interviews Esohel

2011-11-26T12:58:00.000-06:00

Recently Esohel was invited out to The Hip-Hop Project's radio show on WLUW 88.7 FM Chicago hosted every Saturday night 8pm to Mid-night by Roper and Sev Seveer to discuss the recent LP "Essential" amongst other things related and upcoming shows and projects. Sense Hernandez, Carlos Maritinez along with eS' DJ Ricky Dubs joined in on the conversation while DJ Eves and Roper handled the tables for the night. Here is the link to listen to that nights show.

The Show- 11/12/11

Esohel Live @ Beast Of Beats 12/1/11

2011-11-23T19:13:00.002-06:00

Catch Esohel and DJ Ricky Dubs doing a live set at the third installment of Beast Of Beats @ Junior's Sports Bar next Thursday December 1st. Your host for the evening will be Custom along with Kid Nico and Quality on the 1's and 2's. Expect a night of beat battling from some of Chicago's dopest underground producers with guest judges Visual, Kwote, and U Dot Fam's Esohel. This is a 21 and up event with $5 cover all night. To register for the beat battle email BeastofBeatsRegistration@yahoo.com.

Esohel on The Hip-Hop Project 11/12/11

2011-11-10T21:25:00.000-06:00

Tune in this Saturday 11/12/11 to 88.7 FM for The Hip Hop Project, Chicago's longest running independent radio show dedicated to bringing you exclusive interviews and playing the freshest underground hip hop. U Dot Fam's Esohel will be live in the studio with some exlusives so dont miss out. The Hip Hop Project airs from 8pm-12am and is hosted by Cosm Roks, and features Dj Monky, Dj Eves, Dj TernAround, Roper & Sev Seveer. Stream live online at http://www.wluw.org/

Producer Spotlight: MG Tha Kush

2011-11-07T21:30:00.000-06:00

The Producer Spotlight is back once again, this time shining light on producer MG Tha Kush. After listening to a few beats of his, you too can hear why most consider him a best kept secret in the production lane.

MG Tha Kush, from the south side of Chicago, kept most of his work to himself building a healthy collection of bangers waiting to be heard. A chance smoke session with U Dot Fam's Cast, had them talking a common interest, music. Ever since then, the herb and the beats began being passed around establishing the mutual aggrement to drop heavy on them. MG Tha Kush contributed production to U Dot Fam's "Cold Case Mixtape" Blended by DJ Poor, including the lead single "Hoody Weather". You can also catch credits for MG Tha Kush on PLA's recently released EP, "Pushing.Limits.Always" including the singles "Rap Talk" and "Blowed".
MG The Kush continues to build his catalog with fire for a cold season, so expect to see more MG credits on upcoming U Dot Fam records. For now get familiar and check the tracks below.

Cast - How Im Feelin (Prod. By MG Tha Kush)

U Dot Fam- Hoody Weather (Prod.MG Tha Kush)

PLA - A Couple Bags (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

PLA- Blowed (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

Cast x Hypno - Most Wanted (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

Video: Esohel "In The Rain" (Beast Factory Films)

2011-10-25T03:02:00.001-05:00

Beast Factory Films and U Dot Fam link up again this time to bring you the J-Rell produced song "In The Rain" off of Esohel's "Essential" LP now available for free download. Video is directed,filmed,and edited by Sense Hernandez for Beast Factory Films.

PLA "Start It " (Prod. Double G Chi)

2011-10-24T09:23:00.001-05:00

Producer Double G Chi and U Dot Fam's PLA linked up for the stand out cut, "Start It" off of PLA's "Pushing Limits Always" blended by DJ Poor which is now available for free download here.

Esohel "In The Rain" Video Stills

2011-10-20T22:18:00.000-05:00

UDotFam.com and Beast Factory Films will be premiering Esohel's official video for "In The Rain" on 10/25/11. In the mean time check out some still shots below from the upcoming release with visuals directed by Sense Hernandez. Dont forget to download "In The Rain" produced by J-Rell off of Esohel's "Essential" LP which is now available for free.

PLA "Pushing Limits Always" EP (Blend by DJ Poor)

2011-10-11T00:02:00.002-05:00

UDotFam.com and PLA are proud to present to you the "Pushing Limits Always" , blended by DJ Poor and now available for free download. With 9 tracks in the pot, PLA sets the flame on high while Poor mixes the recipe to perfection with features from U Dot Fam along with production from MG Tha Kush, Double G Chi, and PLA himself. Playlist and download link below.

-DOWNLOAD HERE-

PLA "Pushing Limits Always" EP

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Video: PLA "Blowed" (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

2011-10-10T23:49:00.003-05:00

PLA and Satellite Imgs Films bring you visuals for the MG Tha Kush produced single, "Blowed" off of PLA's "Pushing Limits Always" EP blended by DJ Poor who also directed and edited the video. Download the single "Blowed" and PLA's "Pushing Limits Always" for free on the link below.

PLA- Blowed (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

PLA- Pushing Limits Always EP (Blend by DJ Poor)

PLA "Cookin Up" Feat. Cast

2011-10-07T10:08:00.001-05:00

PLA is back with another leak to get you by until the DJ Poor blended project "Pushing Limits Always" drops next week. The self produced cut "Cookin Up" features U Dot affiliate Cast and is the intro joint to the EP. Here they push the envelope of dope music all while maintaining low key status to assure longevity in the game. PLA's "Pushing Limits Always" will be available for 10-11-11 for free here on UDotFam.com

PLA - Cookin Up Feat. Cast (Prod. PLA)

PLA "Blowed" (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

2011-09-29T11:23:00.000-05:00

Fresh from dropping the Windy City Of God directed video for the lead single "Rap Talk" off his upcoming project "Pushing Limits Always", PLA blesses us yet again with another leak. The MG Tha Kush produced "Blowed" features PLA kicking piff bars that will have you catching contact. Expect "Pushing Limits Always" EP blended by DJ Poor to drop 10/11/11 here on UDotFam.com for free DL.

PLA- Blowed (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

Related:
Video: PLA- Rap Talk

Producer Spotlight: SureKnock Jones

2011-09-29T11:02:00.000-05:00

On this go round for our Producer Spotlight we proudly present Chitown's own Sureknock Jones who recently caught up with UDotFam.com to bring its readers insight on his talents.

With the perfect blend of soul and heartfelt drums along with the instrumentation of an entire orchestra, Sureknock aims his dedication to the craft for lovers of music with substance across all boundaries. Sureknock Jones has a deep rooted gospel background with a passion for all music, evolving his producer duties to constantly provide the audience the ear candy they crave. Jones has quickly been building his music portfolio as a producer and song writer working with various artist such as Twista, Syleena Johnson, Drew Sidora (Slip-n-Slide), B.X.C. (DTP), Marques Anthony (Foxxking), and U Dot Fam's Esohel contributing production for his recent release "Essential".

With an impressive resume under his belt, Sureknock continues to establish his name as an up and coming producer who wants to make a positive and lasting mark on the music business. Make sure to follow @SureknockJones on twitter and Facebook by clicking the links, also check out a couple of song he produced recently below.

A.M.- A Sincere Thanks Ft. Esohel

Esohel- Chi Run This Ft. Vinsane

Esohel on WRTE 90.5 Radio Arte "Urban Sessions"

2011-09-26T20:52:00.000-05:00

Make sure to tune in to 90.5 FM this Tuesday night for WRTE's longest running show, "Urban Sessions" held down by DJ Greedy with guest artist Esohel in the studio. From 8pm-10pm they'll be playing music from Esohel's "Essential" LP along with new and unreleased exclusives also listen for free give aways courtesy of UDotFam.com

Stream Live Here

Video: PLA "Rap Talk" (Prod. MG Tha Kush)

2011-09-14T20:18:00.000-05:00

U Dot Fam's own PLA links up with Windy City of God's Mateo Zapata to bring you some fresh visuals for the single "Rap Talk" produced by MG Tha Kush. Be sure to keep an eye out for PLA's upcoming project "Pushing Limits Always" due to drop this fall for free download on UDotFam.com.

Mixtape: The United Northside

2011-09-14T19:44:00.000-05:00

Status TV and West Wing Entertainment presents "The United Northside" Mixtape hosted by the West Wing DJ's and features the street anthem "Northside United" featuring U Dot Fam's Esohel. Check the playlist and download the entire mixtape on the link below.

Download Link:

The United Northside Mixtape

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