Category: chicago
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Chicago Emcee Loovy Shows Power & Resilience In His Latest Music Video ‘GLORY’
We all deal with day to day, month to month, year to year, or lifetime struggles – whether big or small. I find it easiest to tap into the experience of others through writing, or music. Anyone can make a track addressing specific trials and tribulations – but it’s the artists that move you, capture…
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ILL Gordon Drops Soulful Party Jam ‘Having A Good Time’
I’ve covered Ill Gordon, one of Chicago’s best kept secrets, for years now. He’s vicious on the mic, and a technically skilled emcee. Gordon’s biggest sell is his energetic tracks (and freestyles) that are best represented by last year’s Imma Beast. When I peeped his latest submission, Having a Good Time, I was surprised – but…
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Vince Verza & Sherpa Quietly Drop One Of The Best Chicago Collabs Of The Year
Sherpa was first brought to my attention this March as a submission to his incredible beat tape. Sherpa’s instrumentals were dynamic, and a breath of fresh air in innovation. I recently opened up another submission, and saw Sherpa’s name in the mix. I immediately pressed play, the anticipation building as if I was about to…
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FFD Premiere & Exclusive Interview: D2X – Stay 2011 (New Track)
The first time I heard D2X, I was convinced he would be a driving force not only in Chicago hip hop, but the genre as a whole. I’ve been singing his praises and posting his music since the beginning of his career, which was only two years ago. If this is what D can do…
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IL native Joel Venom Impresses With His Debut Project “UnderDOG’
When I see a submission from Bandcamp, I have high expectations. Yes, anyone can create an account, but compared to SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music, the site has a higher percentage of quality music. IL native Joel Venom hit my inbox with his BandCamp link, and surprise surprise, his music is dope. He debuted back…
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Daylight Tone Hits The Airwaves Once Again For Lyrical Gem ‘PayRoll’
Daylight Tone is Chicago’s best kept secret, but the word needs to get out. He’s put out classic projects, brilliant singles, and never stops working on his craft. It’s been two months since his jaw dropping debut EP WWDD, and luckily for us, he’s back. To celebrate the success of the project, Tone has released…
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M. Whise Brings Metal And Hip Hop Together In Latest Effort ‘Powerful’
M. Whise is STILL unlike any emcee I’ve ever heard. Many rappers underestimate how important confidence, voice, and delivery are in a great song. Listen to any of Whise’s discography, and you’ll hear how effortlessly he weaves them all together. In his latest track, Powerful, he is just that. Producer jvst x went crazy on…
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Saint Parrish Does It Again With Second Track Gold Daytona featuring Jayaire Woods
Saint Parrish has only two SoundCloud songs to his name, and is a bit of a mystery on social media. He, rather smartly, reveals parts of himself through his songwriting and gritty, yet melodic vocals. It was just a week ago that Parrish dropped an absolute jam titled Gold Daytona, which featured the OG Chicago…
