Category: mixtapes

  • [neonpajamas] Records Presents: Sleep Vol. 1 (New Compilation Tape)

    [neonpajamas] Records Presents: Sleep Vol. 1 (New Compilation Tape)

    Chicago mainstay Ben Niespodziany (aka Neon Pajamas) is a wizard at putting together instrumental playlists. He’s done it more times than I can count in his long and fruitful career as a blogger. His newest, Sleep Vol. 1, isn’t just another SoundCloud release. It coincides with the announcement of his new label [neonpajamas] Records. The producers featured…

  • Casscade – #LivingInTheMoment (New Project + Review)

    Casscade – #LivingInTheMoment (New Project + Review)

    A flawless project is hard to come by, especially if it’s off SoundCloud by an artist that has barely cracked 250 followers. Casscade first drew our attention from his submission Favourite Girl which dropped this past February. We gave it a great review , and knew great things were on the horizon for the North West London emcee. Others…

  • Yomi – #THATHARPIST (New Mixtape)

    Yomi – #THATHARPIST (New Mixtape)

    After listening to just a few songs off Yomi’s new mixtape #THATHARPIST and I was lost. This wasn’t a negative experience – but a completely positive one. Yomi is a producer, harpist, and vocalist out of Chicago who is talented across the board. In her newest project she continues to hone in on her skills both with…

  • MZJQ – Nothing To Prove (New EP)

    MZJQ – Nothing To Prove (New EP)

    Artistic individuals are rarely selfish. They (usually) create to inspire, and share their views with the world. It’s a beautiful thing to see their story told through personal expression…whether they are painters, rappers, or dancers. Although they find enjoyment in making others happy, their work benefits them as well. Many describe their process as therapeutic. The wonderful artist’s I’ve come…

  • Nuke Franklin – NukeTown (New EP)

    Nuke Franklin – NukeTown (New EP)

    Cleveland’s Nuke Franklin has been on our radar for a minute, and we’ve been excited for his new EP. It’s finally here, and he went above and beyond expectations. From the start he tells us how he dropped out of college (“fuck a university”) to focus on his craft. His dedication to his budding career is uncanny, as…

  • Rocky Dope – Crack Kills (New Project)

    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.…

  • Dane – PreSeason (New EP)

    Dane – PreSeason (New EP)

    Baltimore has been a hot-bead of talent – especially in the last year. While the rappers out of the city are finally getting the attention they deserve, there are still some artists that haven’t gotten their due shine. One of those guys is Dane. A few weeks ago he released an excellent EP titled PreSeason.…

  • Zay Woodz – Idols (Exclusive Premiere + Interview)

    Zay Woodz – Idols (Exclusive Premiere + Interview)

    Saint Louis native Zay Woodz has a crazy work ethic. When he’s not in school, (in Chicago) he’s working on beats or networking to further his budding career. The grind is always appreciated, and necessary in this artist centric city. We were interested in his music since he sent a submission a few weeks ago, and…