Black Tide Entertainment MC Kai Akili is back with a new single entitled “Hunnid Acre Wood,” and it’s a hazy, lo-fi kind of a jam. The instrumental on this joint, which is produced by Parker Jazz, is stripped back and … Continue reading Kai Akili Slows Things Down On “Hunnid Acre Wood” (Review)
Energy, energy energy. That is the thought constantly running through my mind every time I listen to DeadstockV1 and NEV’s new single, “Liv.9000.” The beat, produced by Origami, is one of the more lively instrumentals I’ve heard all year. The … Continue reading DeadstockV1 And NEV Start Off The Summer Right With “Liv.9000”
From Common back in the ’90s to present day artists such as Saba and Noname, Chicago has a long-standing history of jazz-rap. Recently adding to this tradition are Black Tide Entertainment MC’s Maushéa and Kai Akili with their single, “Only … Continue reading Maushéa and Kai Akili Team up for a Jazzy Affair on “Only (Remix)” (Extensive Review)
Patience and persistence. These are two virtues that Chicago mainstay RhymSter has used to guide himself throughout the duration of his career in the local underground. And with the release of his new single, “Ghost (remix),” these two guiding principles appear … Continue reading RhymSter Shows off his Versatility on “Ghost (remix)’
Man, Musa Reems just won’t let up. Fresh off the release of his confessional opus, “Dear Winter,” Reems is already back with new music, and this new cut, “Quarter Juice,” is every bit as gruff sounding as its predecessor. The trap-influenced instrumental, produced by WestEnd Beats, is aggressive and intimidating. The trap percussion snaps, creating a bleak aesthetic over the heavy weight of the bass. Musa really goes in on this track. His sharp wordplay compliments his braggadocious bars with ease, as he muses on the harsh realities of street life. Offering up an unfiltered view of what life is … Continue reading Musa Reems Kicks off “Musa Mondays” with “Quarter Juice”
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