Category: chicago
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Playing Catchup – Notable Chicago Music We Missed This November
Meech – truecolors. (EP) Meech has been an avid flowsfordays supporter, and we love him right back. We caught Meech pretty early and knew he would become one of the most respected MC’s in the city. Our interview with Meech did HUGE numbers, showing us he had developed a strong and loyal following. Once HBC…
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Mysterious Chicago Duo mondae Debut With A Timeless Self-Titled EP
Thanks to my man IKON, I’ve discovered mondae, a dynamic new Chicago duo. They unconventionally debuted with a full EP, appropriately self-titled. mondae has a twitter, but little else. None of this mattered to me as they put together a timeless project with R&B and ambient undertones, often cluttered and difficult to take in. This…
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Loren Gives Another Memorable Performance On New Track “HTTB”
Another day, another banger from Loren. Dude has been putting out records by the dozen this year, and even his loosies are top notch. Take his newest, HTTB. It’s another example of his natural ability to structure tracks. This time he linked up with high profile producer Bobby Johnson, and the MASSIVE instrumental is contagious.…
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The Law of HUEY – “Law Was Here” (New Project)
After an extended weekend spent with people near and dear to me, I awoke this morning eager to hear a piece of work that’s been long overdue. Last night at midnight, Law, a west side native, dropped his freshman project. Hardly a rookie, he touches on subjects relatable to everyone who has experienced what it’s…
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Nique Drops His Most Polished Work To Date With New EP “Therefore, I Am”
I’ve been watching Nique’s steady rise from his hometown of Aurora to other parts of the country. Back in May, I posted his stand out record, 25 To Life, praising its expression of turning pain into art. His hard work has paid off with his newest project, Therefore, I Am. I’d call it an almost flawless body…
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Chicago’s Ausar & Plainro Join Forces For An Inspirational Track, “WHOLETIME”
Two of my favorite artists linking for new music? I’ll take it. Both Ausar and Plainro have had a big year, dropping amazing music that has broken the boundaries of rapping, R&B, and downtempo sonics. This year Ausar put out an exceptional EP titled Growth that brought him accolades around the board. He was also featured…
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Joel Q Drops His Best Project Yet In “Daniel: The Angel In Training”
Joel Q has put out a slew of dope visuals this year, all preparing for his highest-profile project yet, Daniel: The Angel In Training. Last year’s Tunnel Vision project was highly-regarded, but Daniel is a new stage in Joel’s career. He’s been performing across venues in Chicago, and the hard work and practice have paid off. Daniel…
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Kiraly Enters A New Phase In His Career With New Track “FAKE”
Kiraly (formerly Kiraly Payne) has yet to disappoint me. The rapper/producer/engineer has been on a roll, progressing as an artist and establishing his fan base. His latest, FAKE, is a step up in the expression of his thoughts, feelings, and reflections. The JUSTWill & G Koop produced record is his most abstract in terms of themes…
