We’re proud to announce LITTLE BROTHER live WEDNESDAY MAY 19th 2010 at DOUBLE DOOR in Chicago!  It’ll be a legendary, yet bitter-sweet affair as they tour on the heels of LEFTBACK, the duo’s proclaimed last album together. 1773 will be performing along with local hero Pugslee Atomz for this epic concert which may be Little Brother’s last Chicago show forever!

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1773 have been a part of every Blu concert here in Chicago for the past 2 years, and this weekend at the 2nd installment of the ‘Bring That Beat Back’ concert series was no different.

Although they were technically only hosts, they had few moments to rock a new track from their upcoming album titled Greenlight Go! The song, “Makin’ Moves” is produced by Tall Black Guy and features MC/Producer 14kt (of the Athletic Mic League). Sherron Shabbazz over at examiner.com captured the fellas as they injected their energy into the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean. Check out the video below…

On a bitter cold December evening waaay back in 2009, 1773 rocked the stage alongside up-and-coming Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa for his Deal or No Deal Release Party/Tour.  Uncle El over at fordafresh.blogspot.com captured the fellas as they warmed up (in all senses of the word) the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean.  Check out the video below…

1773 Perform “It’s On Again” Live @ Sub T/Wiz Khalifa Release from DeeJay Uncl El on Vimeo.

1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E..

Check it out via Bandcamp, FREE download is only a couple clicks away!!

The time has come to choose sides. Break out your freshest Nike or Adidas gear and join us for an immersive celebration of Hip Hop culture old and new. What if Run DMC never had their Adidas? What would Nike be without Air Jordans? Turbo or Ozone? These questions beg to be answered! (or at least discussed over a few beers with friends!)

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Be Free TV interviews 1773 at the 3/16/2009 Returning the New Stuff mixtape release party @ Darkroom Chicago. Check out the video for 1773’s story behind the mixtape as well as an inside into their upcoming sophomore album, Return of the New.