Audio| Auntie Alma's Candy Shop: Interview with Willie D of the Geto Boys

When it comes to topics like social injustice, it can be a "touchy" subject. However, with the current political climate, more and more artists are starting to speak out on issues that were once taboo to talk about on a public platform.We had the opportunity to speak with Willie D. In true #AuntieAlma form, many of you know her as @SydneyA on twitter, she explores his take on the black lives matter movement, individual growth, and uniting as citizens of a global community. Listen, share, enjoy, + comment. Let the conversation continue. Shout out to Jenny Christian for jumping on this and offering an alternative perspective.

http://hautechicago.com/index.php/hauteblog/171-haute-chicago-podcast/502-auntie-alma-s-candy-shop-interview-with-willie-d

Audio | #SoloSessions with K'Valentine: Bold. Alluring. Witty. These are a couple of words to describe K'Valentine. We caught up with one of the illest emcees Chicago is honored to call its own to talk about the anti-Chiraq movement, being a woman in a male dominated space, how she linked up with Talib Kweli, and more. Here's what she had to say...

Audio | HauteChicago Podcast Ep 3 - Interview with DOC With credits dating back to his affiliation with NWA, along with his solo hits, DOC undeniably has one of the illest pens in the game. It's been over 20 years since the tragic accident that crushed his larynx, following the release of his debut album that catapulted the emcee to the top of the charts. However, the hip hop phenom's voice and ability to touch people proves the title is well deserved, and that No One Can Do It Better. We had the opportunity to talk with him about Straight Outta Compton the movie, music, the truth about the accident, parenthood, his love for Erykah Badu, and more. Here's what he had to say...

https://soundcloud.com/hautechicago/4-25-16-the-doc-interview

‘Beautiful’ via SKYLR

Audio | HauteChicago Podcast Ep 2 - Interview with GI of H-Town

The music industry isn't what or how it used to be. As technology continues to advance, it is becoming easier for artists to connect with music lovers all over the globe with a click of the mouse. But what is the magic formula that gives an artist or artists longevity? Is there even such a thing?? Well, today we had the opportunity to speak with GI Jackson of the legendary RnB group H-Town. With 22 years under their belt, countless awards, and record breaking sales as the highest grossing independent male RnB male group in the world... he answers these questions and more. If you missed the live broadcast, listen here on HauteChicago

Les Twins x ELEVENPARIS

Audio | 'Left Alone' via Flume x Chet Faker (Ta-ku Remix) 

Audio | HauteChicago Podcast Ep 1 - Interview with Adina Howard

Sexual liberation among women in the industry has long been a topic surrounded by controversy. However, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Artists such as Madonna, Salt-N-Peppa, TLC, and Adina Howard have championed the cause by not only making the statement 'I am Woman,' but unashamedly doing so on their own terms.

For our first podcast episode, Actor/Comedian Shawn Harris chats with Adina Howard regarding her role in pioneering freedom of sexual expression for women in R&B. He also delves into fashion, her new single ‘Bad For Me,’ and more. If you missed the live broadcast, listen here on HauteChicago.

'Anyway' via Slum Sociable

Short Film | Hezekiah: Dreams Don't Chase Themselves

Langston Hughes once posed the question, 'What happens to a dream deferred?' Dreams Don't Chase Themselves is a powerful short film where Hezekiah's character chronicles the various challenges he's been faced with in the pursuit of his career. It explores a range of emotion anywhere from self doubt to handling outside influences. In each scene he skillfully demonstrates how important it is to internalize, acknowledge, and address the things that are standing in the way of his vision coming to fruition. As his character goes on this revelatory exploration through a series of dreams, he awakens to the realization that he could very well be his own worse enemy. (Read More on HauteChicago)

Public School S/S '15 Sneaker Collection

Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi, have done it again! Since winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award in 2013, the New York based dynamic duo have in no way fallen short in making the statement that class is in session. Public School's spring/summer '15 delivery is easily among the ranks of the bigger named design houses that also have their hand in luxury sneakers. Beyond the use of choice materials, textures, and the sleek designs the collection simply offers something for almost every occasion.

(See the whole collection on HauteChicago)

Editor's Pick | Undefeated x BAPE Paisley Tee

In case you missed it, earlier this month,  Undefeated and Bape released the look book for their latest spring '15 collaboration. Set in Los Angeles Por Vida captures the essence of the city's low rider culture. The collection has a number of offerings ranging from coach jackets to accessories. My personal favorite is the 'paisley tee'. I'm not always a fan of visible labels, but this particular tee flawlessly meshes both brands' signature insignias into one very dope piece. (Read More on HauteChicago)

Documentary: 'Skrillex and Friends' Ft. Lauryn Hill, Janelle Monae, Zedd, A$AP Ferg,Damian Marley, Members Of The Grateful Dead and The Doors

Bonnaroo announced its full SuperJam 2015 lineup. The festival is known for being themed around a specific genre of music and bringing artists and musicians together to perform outside of their known style. Last year's theme was electronics, so who better to enlist to host then  Skrillex?  The DJ/Producer put together an all-star band featuring Big Gigantic, Warpaint and members of The Doors, Grateful Dead, and Incubus. The vision was to create one of the most epic mufti-genre dance parties imaginable, which was a success!  Skrillex and Friends is a seven episode behind the scenes documentary that was filmed leading up to last years groundbreaking show. It features  appearances by Ms. Lauryn Hill, A$AP Ferg, Janelle Monae, Damian Marley, Thundercat,  Mystikal, Craig Robinson and  more.

Watch the full Skrillex and Friends documentary on HauteChicago:

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Video: Novelist x Mumdance '1 Sec'

In celebration of his 18th birthday, Novelist released the visual for 1 Sec. It is the title track of his XL Recordings EP scheduled to be released in the states tomorrow 1/21. The project is a two song collaborative effort between the Emcee and producer Mumdance featuring their previously released Shook, as well as the instrumentals for both. Sit back and enjoy, as the duo take you on a trip through London's dark back streets.(Read More on HauteChicago.com)