Kendrick Lamar Chooses Second Single!!!

Now that some time has passed since his debut release, Kendrick Lamar is hard at work filming the video for his next single. "Poetic Justice" is a Drake assisted track that samples Janet Jackson's "Anytime, Anyplace" and is definitely for the ladies. The melody of the song is all R&B but Kendrick Lamar and Drake skillfully rap over the beat in a way that will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet. I know plenty of men that play this song without fear of being ridiculed by their friends, so this is the perfect second single for the California bred emcee!

Carmelo Anthony-Straight Ballin'!!!

Carmelo Anthony is definitely making a statement these past games. These past games Melo has had the spotlight on him. Wednesday night Melo scored 29 points when facing Milwaukee Bucks in a victory win 102-88. Anthony, who sat out the fourth quarter, was 9 of 18 from the floor and also grabbed eight rebounds in 30 minutes. The second-leading scorer in the NBA has scored at least 29 points in his last four games, including 35 points and 13 rebounds. Melo continues to get high praise from his players and coaches. "He's playing at an all-time high, I think," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said. "And it's a beautiful thing to watch." This goes to show you how hard work pays off from practicing this whole summer and putting the team on his shoulders. Jason Kidd and Amare Stoudemire both are out now. With those key players return look look out for the Knicks to be a force. But by the looks of things…Melo got this.

Jordan Release Tomorrow!!!

Calling all sneakerheads! Another release for the Jordan brand will be dropping in stores tomorrow. The last of the Air Jordan 9 "Kilroy Pack" will be out in selected stores tomorrow. How the idea came along were all personas of Michael Jordan took ok in the Johnny Kilroy Commercial in 1993. The last to drop from this series of 9's are called "MotorBoat Jones" and if you really like red…these are just for you! Retail price at $160 so get your bread up to grab this release! Don't miss out!!

DJ Spotlight-DJ C. Devone

DJ C. Devone got her start on the New York Club circuit by being a door girl and this is what inspired her to become a DJ. Motivated by greats such as DJ Cassidy, DJ Jus Ske and DJ Beverly Bond-she began shadowing some of the Big Apples most influential mixers and eventually found her sound. She now DJs for some of NY’s hottest nightclubs and her list of clients include Bloomingdales and Macy’s her unique taste in music is attributed to her Bronx upbringing. She enjoys blending songs that you wouldn’t think meshed well together but when you hear them-it sounds like a musical match made in heaven. For her unique taste in music and drive-AND BECAUSE TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY-DJ C. Devone is featured in today’s DJ Spotlight!

A Destined Legend: Leon Rogers!

When you refer to yourself as the “Destined Legend”, self-assurance may be a strong part of your character. That can definitely be said about comedian Leon Rogers. In a very short amount of time the Chicago born funnyman has solidified his spot on the comedy circuit. Rogers began his professional career by competing in the Miller Genuine Draft Comedy search and came in fourth place. Five years later, he returned and won the competition. How’s that for determined? Now, you can listen to Rogers every morning on WGCI’s The Morning Riot show where he offers his unique comedic perspective on everything from sports to celebrity news. Quick witted, you will often find yourself bubbled over your steering wheel from laughing from his jokes. Outside of hosting a hugely popular morning show, Rogers also finds time to perform every Sunday at Jokes & Notes Comedy Club. He keeps a close relationship with budding Chicago artists and you can simply scroll down his Twitter timeline for a quick laugh. Leon Rogers is in good company of Chicago comedians such as Robin Harris and Bernie Mac but it’s easy to see that he is blazing a path truly his own.

Que-Tee of the Week: Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union came to most of our attention as a then little known actress who was always giving Kim flack on Moesha. From there a series of supporting roles solidified Ms. Union as a certified banger. Over the past few years, she has come into her own style. She has been dating Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade for four years now and at 40 years old; she is in no rush to get to the altar. Already being married once before, Gabrielle has said she enjoys the fun she has with Wade and loves the fact there is no pressure to get married. For her beauty and ability to take control of her life, Gabrielle Union is chosen as Que-Tee of the week!

DJ Que Eleven & DJ Green Lantern Blaze The Shrine in Chicago

No one can deny the power of the DJ anymore. Gone are the days where only the artist gets the shine, nowadays DJ's are blazing stages better than some acts. Yesterday DJ Que Eleven and DJ Green Lantern rocked the stage at the Shrine. DJ Que Eleven even had the crowd getting live to some of his tracks from his upcoming EP "Alien". To quote the great Lil Wayne, Go DJ!

Tony Cartel Shows and Proves!!!

Today all of Chicago is abuzz from the electrifying performances at The Shrine yesterday. Chicago's own Tony Cartel showed up and showed out. He performed some of his latest work including the blazing "Lord Knows" and "Rain Dance". Cartel even had DJ Green Lantern complimenting his stage presence and posting a pic on his Twitter. Check out his video for "Lord Knows" below!

DJ Que Eleven Interviews Jaz-O...The Originator!!!

DJ Que Eleven recently sat down with Jay-z mentor Jaz-O. The NY born emcee is most famously known as the man who gave Jay-Z his start. Basically, he was your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. Jaz-O is currently working on a new album, “The Warm Up” following the release of his documentary. The legendary lyricist performed with the Def Squad (Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray) at the Shrine yesterday here in Chicago. It’s good to see the homie is still doing well and putting out new material!!!

Artist To Watch: Snow Da Product

If you don’t know who Snow Tha Product is then honestly you may have been living under a rock. The female Emcee has spent the past couple of years building a buzz on Youtube. With a flow that is in stark contrast to her looks, Snow delivers on every single song she puts out. She is definitely grinding and her upcoming mixtape “Good Nights & Bad Mornings" is due December 12th.

Kreayshawn Wants To Clear The Air!

San Francisco Bay-Area rapper Kreayshawn has not been in the game for a long time but has seen her fair share of drama. Since she stormed on the scene with her certified gold single “Gucci, Gucci” the rapper has had beefs with Rick Ross, The Game and Azealia Banks and has been accused of being a lesbian and a racist, both of which she denies. The 23 year old-born Natassia Zolot inked a deal with Columbia Records due to the success of her “Gucci Gucci” single and recently released her album “Somethin’ ‘Bout Kreay.” One things for sure, even though she may be petite in size, this rapper is definitely willing to stand on her own! Check out her best "Gucci Gucci" below.

James Harden-Keeps Thundering On!

When James Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets, a lot of us had the WTF look on our face. Not only was he a key offensive player with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he was named the 6th man of the Year. What seems to be OKC’s loss is definitely the Rockets gain. Since he has been playing with Houston, Harden has been a force to be reckoned with. Other than the game they lost against his old team the Thunder, Harden has been a beast on the court. Last night, he was limited to 3 for 16 shooting and the team ended their four game winning streak.

Me Against The World!!!

Chris Brown has seen his share of problems recently in his career. Just when you start to root for him, he does something idiotic that puts him under more scrutiny. The R&B’s latest altercation involved a female comedian on Twitter, with whom he exchanged heated tweets. Brown basically degraded the woman for the world to see, and after he realized the extent of the damage he did, in true Chris Brown fashion he deleted his Twitter page. Although he has deleted his Twitter page, Brown remains active on InstaGram-a picture uploading service. Recently he posted a pic of Tupac with the caption “That awkward moment when the only person you can relate to in the world is dead.” Outside of the Tupac picture, Chris has been posting pictures from his new clothing line Black Pyramid. It seems like he should focus all of his energy into this instead of arguing with people on Twitter.

Fuc*ed Around And Got Locked Up!!!!

Lindsay Lohan just can’t get it together. She was arrested early this morning following an altercation at a New York night club. According to TMZ, this is how it went down…Lindsay was at Club Avenue when she got into an argument with an unidentified female. The two women sat in adjoining booths when words were exchanged and Lindsay ended up sucker punching the woman on the left side of her face. By the time the cops showed up, Lindsay was a passenger in a car that was trying to flee the scene however the cops stopped the car and arrested Lohan. While she was getting cuffed, Lindsay repeatedly asked “Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?” She was charged with 3rd degree misdemeanor assault and will have a court date in the near future.

Event: The Shrine!!! Come Out and Support

Tonight is the night! Make sure you stop by The Shrine where DJ Que Eleven will be performing with Tony Cartel and the infamous DJ Green Lantern. Doors open at 8:00 and admission is $20. IF you want a discount admission, text “Green” 312-399-2695. Come out and support the homies!!!

Missing: Bookstores-If Found Please Call Authorities

It seems as if everyone these days has some sort of tablet. Whether its an Ipad, A Nook, or Kindle Fire, these devices have seemingly made our lives easier. But there’s one thing that was not expected with the emergence of tablets, the disappearance of bookstores. There was a time when there would be a Barnes & Nobles or Borders on every corner, now they’re harder to find than a hooker in a church. Although I love tablets, I still read paper books. There’s nothing like bookmarking a page by making a small triangle in the corner, or that fresh crease when you first open a book. With the holidays coming up, let’s try and visit a bookstore for gifts or giving a gift card to your niece or nephew. Physically holding a book in your hands doesn’t compare to the fluorescent glow from your LCD screen.

DJ Spotlight: DJ Gemini Jones!!!

Let’s face it; females are underrated in the DJ game. We have our Spinderella’s and locally we have DJ Dimepiece. But there is another female DJ on the rise; DJ Gemini Jones is making a solid name for herself. Currently she spins every 4th Saturday at Tonic Room and mixing at a barrage of local events. She definitely supports Chicago artists and is the reason why she was chosen for the DJ Spotlight!!!

L.E.P Bogus Boys...On The Path To Greatness

LEP Bogus Boys have parlayed their way to mainstream with hits like “Rush Hour” feat Meek Mill and “Kush & Leather” with MMG boss Rick Ross. They recently hit the studio with super producer Bangladesh, Mase, and even have a feature from Kanye West on their upcoming “Don’t Feed Da Killaz 4” mixtape. It’s obvious that Count and Moonie are hell bent on taking the industry by storm but don’t think they’ll going to strike just because the iron is hot. They have been working on the follow-up to the DJ Drama hosted “Don’t Feed Da Killaz 3” but will not release it until it’s absolutely perfect.

President Tel - Oh You Mad

The President is back at it again! The homie President Tel dropped a new video off his latest mixtape “The Presidential Campaign 2012”. If you don’t have the mixtape than stop stalling and download it NOW! http://www.flylyfebedagang.com/2012/10/presidential-campaign-2012-mixtape.html#!/2012/10/presidential-campaign-2012-mixtape.html

Catch DJ Que Eleven Performing at the Shrine!!!!

Make sure you catch up with DJ Que Eleven Wednesday as he performs with Chicago’s own Tony Cartel and the infamous DJ Green Lantern at The Shrine. Check out Tony Cartel’s latest “Lord Knows” below and be on the lookout for DJ Que Eleven’s EP “Alien” out December 12th!!!

The Life Of An Intern!!!!

Many of you think that artists operate their own blogs, YouTube pages, websites and social media; however there is a secret weapon that many people use-interns. Interning can be a mutual beneficial experience for everyone involved. Interns gain valuable experience and hopefully a great reference and artists basically get free labor. Enter myself (Marquita) and my cousin (Claudette). We’re both students at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting (plug) and are interning for DJ Que Eleven. We’re basically in charge of building his brand. Whether it’s the posts that you see daily on your twitter feed or showing up at events for support, we’re the ladies behind the man! The life of an intern can be very tiring. Imagine just sitting at work one minute and being flooded with blog stories the next. If you don’t have a cool head, it can get overwhelming but this is the industry that we have chosen to be in and staying on your toes is essential! Many interns do a lot of the hard work and never get any credit but this isn’t the case with our boss. He makes sure he gives us the props we deserve!!! Make sure you follow us on Twitter- @DJCUTCUZ & @JONESY_BAD!!!

DJ Spotlight-DJ Pharris and Sean Mac!!!

Actors have the Oscars. Recording Artists have the Grammys. Even horrible movies at the box office get a Razzy. In a time where it seems as if everyone can earn an award, one key element from the entertainment industry was missing…Where’s the award for the DJ’s???? Well DJ’s look no further because thanks to former Bad Boy Exec, Shawn Perez, there is now a platform where the party starters are honored. This year a couple of Chicago’s own were honored. DJ Pharris and Sean Mac are synonymous with Chicago music and now they are being honored on a national spotlight. DJ Pharris took home the Midwest Mixshow Award and Sean Mac received the Midwest Club DJ Award. Congrats to the homies on all their accomplishments!!!

Julissa Bermudez: Que-Tee of the Week

Trabajadora. It’s the Spanish equivalent of hustler and it’s the perfect word to describe our Que-Tee of the week Julissa Bermudez. Bermudez rose to fame to many of us as cohost of BET’s daily music countdown show “106 & Park,” but she already had a resume a mile long at that point. While in high school, Julissa landed a national commercial for Coca-Cola and hasn’t looked back since. Her beauty may have opened doors for her but it is her drive and personality that makes people fall in love with her! This is why she was chosen as Que-Tee of the Week!

Elle Varner: Que-Tee of the Week!!!

Just two years ago, songstress Elle Varner was a mere Music Matters performer on the BET Awards but a few catchy tunes *tell me you DON’T sing Refill when it comes on the radio and I’ll call you a liar* and a Soul Train Award as Best New Artist have now solidified her as an R&B artist. Elle Varner is far cry from the typical R&B divas we have gotten accustomed to. There will be no gyrating, no pelvic thrusts or bizarre costumes at an Elle Varner show, simply one woman and one microphone. She is taking R&B back to its roots and with a heavy jazz influence; she is giving it a new sound. This is why she was chosen as our Que-Tee of the week!!!

Amber Rose and her Lil' Monkey Monk

Amber Rose and rapper Wiz Khalifa are expecting their 1st child together and the fans are excited just as much as the parents. The couple is expecting a boy and Amber is currently 25 weeks along. The entertainer has been tweeting from her account keeping fans updated about her status. “I woke up feeling sick this morning... 25 weeks and still nauseous :-( but it's so worth it for my Lil Monkey Monk,” she’s been on a restricted diet and Wiz has done his part to not indulge in his daily dose of “Medicine” while around her. We wish the couple success on their 1st child together and happiness!

Treated Crew-Album and Crown Release Tomorrow!!!!

At this point, Million Dollar Mano is getting exactly what he deserves. As the face of the notorious Treated Crew, the Chicago born DJ/Producer is prepping for his biggest release to date. Tomorrow is the official release of the album and treated crowns. But before we get to the frenzy that is “Treated,” let’s dive more into Mano’s accomplishments. Mano has DJ’d some of the hottest spots in the city and built his reputation as a hard worker. The same can be said for his team, as they all epitomize grind. As Kanye West’s DJ, Mano was offered a production deal with Def Jam when he came off the Watch the Throne tour but turned it down. Now back to the crown and album release. The album, XI.XV.MMXII, features all members of the Treated Crew and hard copies will be available with the crown purchase ($150) tomorrow from 9pm-12 at Jurgnaut. Congrats are definitely in order for the whole team!!!!

DJ Spotlight-DJ Whoo Kid!!!!

Name any aspect of the Hip Hop scene, and nine times out of ten, DJ Whoo Kid has done it. From DJ’ing, to starting his own entertainment business. DJ Whoo Kid definitely works hard and is one of the most recognizable DJ’s around the world. Born and raised in Queens, New York Whoo Kid has taken his accomplishments beyond Hip-Hop and capitalized off his success. He has DJ’d for the likes of Michael Jackson and the Prince of Monaco and you can catch him on Saturday’s on Sirius Radio hosting Eminem’s station, Shade45.

Lakers Fall to the Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers have not had a great start to their season. They’ve added to their roaster with high expectations from Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, they were in the looks of competing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat. But not winning a pre-season game, having a 3-5 record and firing the head coach Mike Brown with a start of 1-4 this is not what the people expected. Last night the Lakers took on the San Antonito Spurs with the Lakers new coach Mike D’ Antoni. All eyes were on the Lakers to see if they can come back triumph after a lack luster start. Howard had 13 points and 15 rebounds and Kobe had a decent night with 28 points. The final play for the Lakers came to the final second of the game and leaving Paul Gasol to try for a 3….and which he missed. The final score 84-82.

J. Cole New Banger!!!! "Miss America"

Fresh off the Presidental election, Roc Nation artist J. Cole releases his new single off his upcoming "Born Sinner" album. The title would suggest "Miss America" is filled with sugary and sweet lyrics, but those who have come to know the North Carolina MC's style, know better. The beginning of the song starts with the infamous quote from President Kennedy's inaugural address

"And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"

and in true contrast form, J. Cole opens with

"Load the clip in the chopper, flip the script and get Oscars/ All my niggas is mobsters, all my bitches is doctors"

. Take a listen to the track and don't forget to comment below! Are you excited for Cole's new project?

YP "Winnin"

Chicago native YP has been enjoying his new success as of late since he’s signed his deal with Universal Republic and dropping his latest mixtape “No Doz”. DJ Que Eleven caught up with him to talk about his new project and how life has been since the Mixtape dropped. Check out the interview on Diesel Beats TV and take a peep at his new video “Winnin” after the jump.

Conan Corrupts Innocent Baby!!!

Check out this HILARIOUS video of when watching Conan with your baby goes wrong!!!

DJ Que Eleven-The Official DJ of Chicago Couture Fashion Week!!!

The Chicago Couture Fashion Week (CCFW) is an organization that raises funds for the American Heritage Youth Foundation and other non-profit organizations that benefit children. Organizations like these are what keep kids off the street and gives them avenues of expression. This year, DJ Que Eleven is doing his job of paying it forward as the official DJ of CCFW. 20% of all ticket sales benefit the American Heritage Youth Foundation and with Chicago violence skyrocketing, especially amongst young people, supporting benefits like these is essential.You can find more information here including ticket prices, show times and dates, and sponsor information!

Update on The Bears and Jay Cutler

Sunday night had a lot of emotions for us Bears fans. But putting all emotions aside, no one was expecting a concussion to Jay Cutler to happen. Though the Bears broke their 6 game winning streak and lost their starting quarterback, the monsters of the Mid-West still have their hopes high. The next game takes place on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams are dealing with similar physical injures to their QB's. 49ers starting QB Alex Smith suffered a concussion as well on Sunday. Bears fans shouldn’t hold their head in defeat yet. Let’s not forget the Bears did make Jason Campbell one of the highest paid backup QB’S just for situations like this. It’s too early now to determine if Cutler will be available on Monday night, so with that in mind Campbell has time to prep for a game. The Bears defense is still amazing!! Although this last game feels like we were blown out…the score was still 13-6. It’s just one lost people and we don’t have that many so let’s cheer on our Bears Monday night and hope for the best!!!! #DABEARS

DJ Que Eleven-The Master of the Mix!!!!

Nowadays, it’s hard to distinguish one reality show from another. Whether its love or competition based, the sea of reality has definitely been flooded. But BET’s “Master of the Mix” has found a way to distinguish itself from the opposition. Crediting itself with being America’s first DJ competition, the show features legendary artists Kid Capri, Vikter Duplaix, and the lovely Amber Rose as judges and the incomparable Just Blaze as host. Auditions for the third season were held over the weekend and DJ Que Eleven was blessed to participate. Make sure you check out season 3 when it premieres on BET and lets send the prayers up for the homie DJ Que Eleven!!!!

QueTee of the Week-Ms. Rosa Acosta!!!!

When it came time to pick the first “Que”Tee of the Week, it wasn’t a hard decision. Rosa Acosta has been setting the hip hop world ablaze since she moved to the United States 6 years ago, but many people only know Acosta for her video work. Born in the Dominican Republic, Rosa had a natural talent for dancing. At the tender age of 4, she began ballet classes at the Centro de la Cultura in the DR and from there received numerous accolades for such a young talent. At 18 years old, she became the youngest member of the Dominican Nacional Ballet. After doing some modeling work for famous businesses in her home town, Rosa start making waves stateside and decided to move the United States in 2006 and the rest, as they say, is history. Acosta has been featured in some of the hottest hip hop videos and more recently has been named XXL’s Hottest Eye Candy of All Time, beating out the likes of Esther Baxter, Angel Lola Luv and Buffie the Body. Congrats are definitely in order as Ms. Acosta preps to retire from the modeling world but we couldn’t let her retire without the distinction of being our inaugural “Que”Tee of the Week!

Pierre-Here To Save R&B!!!!

Someone must not have told singer Pierre that R&B is dead. The Chicago crooner's latest single "You Got That (Boom Boom Sticky)" has nearly reached 85,000 views and was featured on World Star Hip Hop. The single is a mix of suave lyrics and swag and definitely caters to the ladies. Check out the video below!!! </ embed>

2012 Election!!!

This Presidential election has come to some pretty interesting things, but atlas that all ends today with all the polls open to Americans around the country to vote. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney battle down to the wire on Tuesday, increasing a last-minute Election Day push to get their followers to the polls. Swing states like Ohio will play a huge role on who will take the seat for the next four years. Already there are huge turnouts at the polls. A predicted 120 million will come out to the polls today. People on the east coast affected by Hurricane Sandy can still vote. Residents in NY can vote at any poll open making it easier for people to get their vote to count. So if the people affected by a Hurricane can get up and vote with all they have to go through….What’s your excuse???? GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

DJ Que Eleven Graces Coast 2 Coast Magazine!!!!

Make sure you guys pic up the latest edition of Coast 2 Coast Magazine. The publication gives shine to independent artists, models and DJ's and yours truly was blessed to be given the opportunity to be featured. You can check out the latest edition here!