Author: Ryan Rosenberger
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Kai Akili Slows Things Down On “Hunnid Acre Wood” (Review)
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 jazzy. It has a nocturnal feel, sounding perfect for a late night cruise through one…
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DeadstockV1 And NEV Start Off The Summer Right With “Liv.9000”
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 bass thumps along at a constant, hard-hitting pace, and it adds a distinctive rhythmic pulse…
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Maushéa and Kai Akili Team up for a Jazzy Affair on “Only (Remix)” (Extensive Review)
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 (Remix).” This recently released cut is a reimagining of the track “Only,” which appeared on…
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RhymSter Shows off his Versatility on “Ghost (remix)’
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 to be serving him well. RhymSter took the original cut of this track, which was…
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Musa Reems Kicks off “Musa Mondays” with “Quarter Juice”
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…
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