Stereogum — Machinedrum, AKA producer Travis Stewart, is putting out a tribute collection to the late DJ Rashad, who he has worked with a few times over the years. “I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with Rashad and even be remixed by him. The tracks were... more info

Stereogum — One of the worst moments of 2014 was when the news broke that Chicago footwork overlord DJ Rashad had tragically died. Electronic producer Machinedrum aka Travis Stewart was working with Rashad on a number of collaborations prior to his death, and he... more info

NME — The Filipino producer shared 'Polo Tee' on his Facebook page more info

XLR8R — A NBC Chicago report confirms that an autopsy has shown juke/footwork pioneer DJ Rashad's cause of death to have been a drug overdose. read more more info

NME — Influential Chicago musician had heroin, cocaine, and alprazolam in his system at time of death more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DJ Spinn's set in honor of Rashad at P4K 2014 (more by James Richards IV) DJ Rashad sadly passed away earlier this year, and though an initial autopsy proved inconclusive, and an inaccurate cause of death was reported soon after,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bad Brains at DeLuna Fest 2012 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) As discussed, the free 2014 AfroPunk Festival is going down in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park from August 23-24 with D'Angelo, Body Count, Trash Talk, Shabazz Palaces, Fishbone, and mo... more info

XLR8R — Addison Groove is set to return to the Modeselektor-helmed 50Weapons imprint next month with a new EP that will feature a collaboration with the late DJ Rashad. read more more info

XLR8R — Earlier this year, Owen Pallett released In Conflict, the Canadian artist's latest full-length effort for Domino. Now, Pallett has gathered a number of remixes for album cut "Song For Five & Six," enlisting late footwork pioneer DJ Rashad—alon... more info

XLR8R — Originally filmed in March, a new tour documentary has surfaced today which gives an intimate view into a weekend in the life of juke pioneers DJ Spinn and the late DJ Rashad. read more more info