Category: chicago
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Marko Stat$ + Aced Spade – Jubilation (New Track)
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll know we are HUGE fans of rapper Marko Stat$ and super producer Aced Spade. Both are some of the brightest underground stars in hip hop, period. Marko releases music sparingly, but it’s all worth the wait and for the greater good. He’s been working with…
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Mpulse – All You Got (New Track)
Chicago’s Mpulse blew me away with his latest 52 Week Campaign record, All You Got. It is his most sincere and heartfelt song yet, and incredibly honest. He switches from smooth raps into a melodic chorus, all meticulously produced by frequent collaborator Don Cannon. On All You Got, Pulse reminisces on some of his biggest losses…
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Mpulse – The Greatest (New Track)
You know the drill. New Mpulse, new post. We are on week 32 in this 52 week series, and Pulse is not letting up. In The Greatest, he successfully proves that he’s reaching legendary status. He puts in work like no rapper I’ve ever seen. Once again he links with producer Keef Boyd, which is always a smart…
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Säge, The 64th Wonder – Phoenix Rising (Video)
A statement needs to be made: Säge, The 64th Wonder is one of, if not the most, underrated rapper out of Chicago. He puts out content frequently, and his fans can attest that every album, single and video are A1. I’ve enjoyed getting to know him and learning more about his creative process. His visuals are…
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Rocky Dope – Crack Kills (New Project)
Rocky Dope is new to me – but I’m kicking myself for sleeping on him. He’s a Chicago emcee that has dropped a few loosies – all in preparation for his newest project Crack Kills. He isn’t afraid to speak on what’s actually going on in the city, including police brutality, the drug scene, and violence.…
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flowsfordays Premiere: Wil Akogu – Operation X (Remix) (New Track)
Without exaggeration, Wil Akogu is the hardest working emcee that I know. I am blessed to know him personally – but before we became friends I noticed his constant grind. From high energy shows to flawless projects to gorgeous videos, he has proven his dedication to his craft. Wil and I have collaborated on an…
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Wellium – BEL1EVE (Exclusive Premiere + Interview)
Prior to this interview, I wasn’t familiar with Wellium or his music. It was really too bad as he’s not only a unique artist – but a creative soul. He reached out to me in early March giving me a full synopsis of his upcoming project titled BEL1EVE. It wasn’t your typical email – with very organized information on the…
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Ausar, Josi Green + Plainro – Dirty Laundry (Video)
We are big fans of the 3 artists featured in Dirty Laundry. We’ve covered them extensively, as Ausar has made year end lists, we’ve premiered Plainro’s new music, and given Josi the top spot in our Better Half Playlists. There is just too much to link you to, but search any of them on the top of…
