Category: chicago
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flowsfordays Premiere: Prez Harris, Brittney Carter & Vandell Harris – Respect (New Track)
Today is a special day. Not only do I get to premiere one of the best tracks I’ve heard in months, but the artist is someone I met on chance and have built a strong friendship with. Chicago MC Prez Harris is such a genuine guy. He’s humble and really cares about. mixing, mastering, sequencing,…
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Get To Know One Of The Most Talented, Respected, & Mysterious Producers In Chicago: Exclusive Interview With DocDaMindbenda
https://www.audiomack.com/embed/album/sulaiman/6pc-fried-hard DocDaMindbenda has been a staple in the Chicago scene for quite some time. He stays quiet, and has no desire to be in the spotlight. He loves to make music, collaborate, use dusty instrumentals, samples, and even remixes Doom. Doc has worked with the best of the best, providing beats for Lucki’s classic Alternative…
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Joel Q Gets Reflective In His Newest Dinero Films’ Visual “Daniel”
I had the pleasure of watching easily one of my favorite Chicago MC’s perform last night at the Illinoize show. This was the first time I saw Joel Q live which was special for me as I’ve been admiring and writing about his music for quite some time. He is low-key yet captivating on stage…
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Hanakatoba Is Back With A Beautiful Instrumental Wonderland in “Sawubona”
The artist formerly known as roman flwrs has changed his name, but not his instrumental savy. Back in August I wrote about his SZA remix cut…a highly underrated spin on her record The Weekend. He used house influences and unique clips to put it all together – showcasing his ability to smear a host of genres…
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Up & Coming Chicago MC Faison The Don Links With Jiggy Johno On His First Official Music Video, “Itchy”
I’m always grateful when I get in tune with a dope artist out of Chicago. Faison The Don is an up and coming rapper from the Westside of the city who has certainly impressed me with his first official video. Interestingly enough, he started rapping as a hobby, but it soon turned into a passion…
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After A Flawless Sophomore LP, Chicago’s Ill Gordon Gives Us A New Loosie and Visual To Match in “Jabroni Freestyle”
In the beginning of August I wrote about my love for Ill Gordon’s sophomore project #Barzondeck. The entire album was flawless – and the stand out element was his wordplay and production choice. It was funky, groovy, and classic hip hop at its finest. I still wanted to put a face to the rhyme-slinger, and…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Talented MC Jay Wood Is Back And Ready To Take The Chicago Hip Hop Scene By Storm
Hey Jay! How are things going today? Wassup fam, I’m writing this right after the show we had yesterday and it turned out great so I’m damn near feeling great. We are so happy to talk with you. Give us a brief introduction on yourself. Well as far as introductions go, I’m Jay Wood, and…
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2017 Belongs To Ajani Jones – Get To Know Chicago’s Breakthrough MC
Hey Ajani, how are things going today? Rick and Morty is back every week so I’m actually decent. Shouts to all the pickles and if you get that you’re gang (laughs) Give us a brief intro of yourself. Well I’m from the south side of Chicago born and raised. I’ve lived every where on the…
