As a hip hop head, I’ve often wondered what it would feel like if an artist I truly loved passed away. Nipsey Hussle’s death was such a shock and loss to the community at large, and I continued to see … Continue reading When Mac Miller Passed, I Lost Myself. (Personal Editorial)
Mani Jurdan is a Chicago artist that has been steadily gaining more and more attention from music outlets of all kind. I wrote about his Revolutionary Suicide epic this fall and commended him for his ability to cement his own … Continue reading Prolific Chicago Rappers Mani Jurdan & Solo The Dweeb Link Up For New Single ‘Pull UP!’
There is often a duality in the way artists pursue their dreams. In order to finance studio time, mixing, mastering, production, music videos, artwork, and more, many must work a 9-5 at a job that they despise. While some have … Continue reading Chicago Hip Hop Poet Aasha Marie Shares The Struggle of An Artists’ 9-5 in ‘Punch’
Illect Recordings is at it again, hosting Sareem Poems’ latest single Kick’n It. Sareem was once a student of hip hop, and while he continues to sharpen his pen and evolve, he is leaps and bounds ahead of the youngins of … Continue reading Sareem Poems’ Takes A Nostalgic Trip Back To His Hip Hop Childhood
D2X is finally hitting the limelight. It’s sad in the sense that he’s been putting out quality music for years now, and is just getting his due props. Want proof of his past genius? Peep my first D2X feature from 2016. … Continue reading D2X Proves His Rise Is No Fluke With New Windy City Summer Single ‘VVS’
It was back in 2017 when Doso hit my inbox with Again, Again. It immediately stood out because it sampled Tupac’s Ambitionz Az A Ridah. I was impressed and made a mental note to keep up with the Chicagoian. Doso then dropped … Continue reading Doso Drops Official Music Video to Tupac Sampled Banger ‘Again, Again’
Jim Swim and ADE are a match made in heaven given their track record with collaborations. First was Pray followed by the harmonious, yet somber track Killin’ Me. They are not an official group, but it damn near sounds like it, … Continue reading Jim Swim and ADE Celebrate Powerful Women Everywhere With New Loosie ‘She’s An Artist’
A month ago aspiring Chicago hip hop artist Carlito dropped Rolling, the first in his monthly series #Lito12for12. The second installation has arisen in Zoo, an accurate representation of Carlito’s multi-faceted artistry. The instrumental is minimal, leaving Lito to expound on … Continue reading Carlito Drops The Second Installment Of His #Lito12for12 Campaign
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