Category: New Music
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RhymSter Shows off his Versatility on “Ghost (remix)’
Patience and persistence. These are two virtues that Chicago mainstay RhymSter has used to guide himself throughout the duration of his career in the local underground. And with the release of his new single, “Ghost (remix),” these two guiding principles appear to be serving him well. RhymSter took the original cut of this track, which was…
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Mani Jurdan Drops Brief But Powerful Visual – ‘AL0T(R3B!RTH)’
If you want an overview of Mani Jurdan, look no further than his latest music video AL0T(R3B!RTH). He lyrically flexes over 21 Savage and J .Cole’s collab with personal and poignant lyrics, a strong delivery, and confident flow. The record is only 1 minute long, but lays out all that Mani can accomplish as an emcee.…
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Musa Reems Kicks off “Musa Mondays” with “Quarter Juice”
Man, Musa Reems just won’t let up. Fresh off the release of his confessional opus, “Dear Winter,” Reems is already back with new music, and this new cut, “Quarter Juice,” is every bit as gruff sounding as its predecessor. The trap-influenced instrumental, produced by WestEnd Beats, is aggressive and intimidating. The trap percussion snaps, creating…
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FFD Premiere: Da$Htone, L.A. Van Gogh & Manasseh – Frozen (New Music Video)
Another premiere is upon us on this rainy Monday morning. Chicago Hip Hop/Jazz group Da$Htone has linked up with Chicago’s own local legend L.A. Van Gogh and vocalist Manasseh for music video Frozen. The visual is an oddball for sure, but still a humorous and ironic take on how to push past fears and doubts when…
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Singer, Songwriter & Producer Shantina Lynet’ Warms Hearts With Her Latest ‘Force of Nature’
Jam heavy tracks are not to be dismissed, especially on a Saturday. Chicago singer/songwriter/producer Shantina Lynet’ is one of those soulful singers that instantly warms your heart. Her latest, Force of Nature, is over 4 minutes of pure joy. The song is a fresh take on intimacy – following primal instincts when we’re around the one we…
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Neak Releases Hip Hop Masterpiece ‘KWESBAAR’
I barely got a taste of Neak back in 2017 when I wrote about his self produced track B.M.P. It was a journal entry into the current (and still prevalent) dysfunctional behavior in race relations, stacked behind his impressive Dilla-esq jazzy instrumentation. Still, nothing could prepare me for his unbelievable new album KWESBAAR. Every note, every word,…
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Rising Chicago Talent CliffCozy Proves He’s Here To Stay With New Visual ‘Lucky Charm’
CliffCozy is going to be HUGE. The rising Chicago artist has dropped a plethora of great content this year including Death Wish (a recent SoundCloud release) and accompanying visual to GT Freestyle. His consistency is admirable, as we’ve already gotten a new drop. The record shows off Cliff’s versatility, confidence, and off the cuff flow that can…
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Chicago’s Carlito Addresses Racial Profiling in New Track ‘Rolling’
White men of power profiling individuals of color is nothing new. Getting pulled over can realistically end lives or create petty jail sentences. Chicago up and comer Carlito recently dropped Rolling to speak on this very topic. He spits with fury on profiling, judgement, and the divisions that continue to permeate our society. The tone is…
