The Chicago Music Awards will honor and feature the best of Chicago entertainers, in Pop, R&B, Rock, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Disco/House, Latin, Comedy, Country, Polka, Hip Hop, World music &more.

Some of my favorite nominees this year are Jeremih, John Blu, Rockie Fresh, Syleena Johnson , Rafo International Combo , Leon Rogers , Lil Durk , and super producers Da Internz.

Now until December 30, 2012 you can vote for your favorite artist by visiting ChicagoMusicAwards.org.

For info on purchasing tickets for this event click here!

Son Of A Gun is a reality series about the tough decisions and hard work it takes to make it in the unique world of music; a raw and untamed look behind the scenes of an industry so many know, but few understand.

Cory Gunz, a rapper who previously had two major record deals with Casablanca and Def Jam, is getting his last big shot in the hard-knock world of hip-hop. The son of previously famed Peter Gunz is primed to take his career to places his father was never able to go. Before his journey can begin, Cory must overcome some major problems with family and business that seem to be bubbling at the surface. First up is choosing which record label to go with and then how to assemble the team around him.

However, in this industry, the lines between family, friends and business can easily be blurred. This is his last chance to show and prove that he has what it takes. In the end, this journey will be one he has to complete on his own.

*R. Kelly is reaching to the Motherland for some new sounds and to offer the world of westernized music a new flavor. He is supporting a new African group called ONE8, which was highlighted as “one to watch in 2011” by Billboard. The group consists of eight superstar talented artists from all over Africa. Together [...]

R. Kelly’s new song “Sign of a Victory” has been chosen as one of the three official

2010 FIFA World Cup anthems, Sony Music Entertainment has announced.

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