![REVIEW: Middle of the Map Fest [Chris Mills' Take]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/crowd-at-riot-room-saturday-1024x490.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
I wasn’t expecting Ink and The Record Machine’s Middle of the Map Fest last weekend to be as draining and taxing as it turned out to be this year. Perhaps I’m just getting older? Or perhaps music festivals and I don’t always cooperate with each other. Back in 2007,...
![LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Indyground’s Hip Hop Stage @ Middle of the Map Fest [04.07.12]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stik-figa-pic1.jpg&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Bam! So there will be hip hop acts at Middle of the Map Fest this year, after all. Spearheaded by Steddy P's Indyground Entertainment imprint and the Gusto Lounge in Westport, a hip hop stage at MOTM on Saturday, April 7 is bound to bring the ruckus. DJ Mahf, Farout,...
![RECOMMENDED: The Skeptics – “1990Now Mixtape” [Mixed by Johnny Quest]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Skeptics-EDIT.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Topeka, KS-based hip hop group, The Skeptics, have only been active for about a year-and-a-half. But they nearly sold out their show at the Jackpot in Lawrence just a couple of weeks ago, according to Lawrencian, Johnny Quest. This is not a small feat, especially when...
![D/L: Miles Bonny & Stik Figa – “Headlines” [RMX]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/miles-EDIT.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
[pictured: Miles Bonny] Miles and Stik add some passion and consciousness to Drake's "Headlines" beat. I've been a big fan of Miles' cover/remix work over the past few years. Beyond that, I think that he and Stik Figa are a great tandem. Miles Bonny HEADLINES REMIX...
![D/L: Stik Figa – “Self Esteem” [prod. Morri$]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/stik-figa-EDIT.gif&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Just uploaded last night comes a new jawn from former Demencha cover artist, Stik Figa, and soon-to-be Demencha.com Featured Artist of the Month, Morri$. This track will appear on Stik Figa's forthcoming "Choosy Moms Choose Stik", which should be out soon. Stik...
Off the We Run KC & Demencha Magazine presented, "The City's Mine" mixtape by North Sider, Gee Watts, comes the latest video from that project. Video credits to Underground Appeal. A few of the featured acts on "The City's Mine" include Cash Image, Irv Da Phenom, Shotty...
This latest teaser from Izmore & DWill, and hopefully the last one before their Heartfelt Anarchy album comes out, is a wrap up of a few previously-released tracks they've leaked over the past several months, but including some new jawns that we haven't heard yet. True...
![VIDEO: Stik Figa & DWill – “The Build Up” [2011]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Stik_Figa_top-620x344.jpg&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
This damn-near ten minute video directed by Craig Smith is the latest featured track from Stik and DWill's acclaimed Crown and Coke, which saw release back in August. Dim the lights, pop some popcorn and get comfy for this most recent hood narrative from Stik. Also, tell...
![REVIEW: Greg Enemy – “Xtra Small” [Team Bear Club, 2011]](http://demencha.com/wp-content/themes/widezine/thumb.php?src=http://demencha.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/greg-enemy-3.jpg&w=200&h=200&zc=1&q=80&bid=1)
Malcom Gladwell’s best-selling 2000 book, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, crept into our membrane while listening to Kansas City-based, Greg Enemy’s awaited hip hop record Xtra Small, released just last week. Gladwell’s book converged on...
photo by My Friend Annie - KCTDC resident photographer. It’s not really all that hot in Kansas City unless you can cut the air with a butter knife. Fortunately for Kansas City party goers who came out in abundance this past weekend, there were four great events that...
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