Hip hop music in Chicago is in a great spot. No longer are our ears subject to violent imagery, guns, and negativity. Chance The Rapper brought lush instrumentation, powerful subject matter, and quality rapping to the mainstream around the time … Continue reading Ajani Jones feat. Anna Agosta and Shao Doja (Produced by Blookah) (New Track + Review)
It’s been a minute since we’ve posted an instrumental track, but I’m happy to end the streak with a new remix to Freddie Gibb’s Shame. His collaborative LP with legendary producer Madlib (titled Pinata) was my absolute favorite project of 2014, … Continue reading radicule. – SHAME [radicule flip.] (New Instrumental + Review)
After a string of loosies, Richie Bux just dropped his highly anticipated debut studio album. It’s difficult to bring something new to the table, as hip hop fans are becoming overwhelmed with a constant stream of music Yet, Richie stands as a unique … Continue reading Richie Bux – Early Infamy (New Project + Review)
I’ve been following DRTYLAUNDRY since he dropped his free EP So Far This Sucks. It hit SoundCloud just 4 months ago, and has racked up over 80K views (in total.) He has always stayed true to the music he wants … Continue reading DRTYLAUNDRY – ‘Dog’ + ‘Darks Ceas’ (Double Drop + Review)
An artist working with one producer on an EP can often bring good results. Said artist working with one producer that’s also a close friend can be a nightmare. They may have decided to collab just because they are friends. But, when … Continue reading Sig Da Gaud and Dertesounds – GAUDSOUNDS (New EP + Review)
Welp – we’ve found another killer rapper out of Chicago. There’s even better news…imyNoah is a student at my almamater Columbia College. He is only 18 years old, but creates music like he’s been recording for years. The producer of … Continue reading imyNoah – Go (New Track + Review)
R&B artists experiment from time to time with distorted vocals, abstract beats, and occasionally both. But, it’s a rare occurrence when a vocalist breaks boundaries throughout an entire project. Although Jimmy Pham’s newest EP Room 202 is only 3 full tracks, … Continue reading Jimmy Pham – Room 202 (New EP + Extensive Review)
Before I start the review of the new song from artist and producer Dae Fluent, let’s take a good look at the cover art. It’s quiet honestly a painting; full of watercolor, Asian influences, and a lot of detail. Luckily, the record … Continue reading Dae Fluent – My Way (New Track + Review)
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