Category: Submissions
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Geno Pacino Fights For His Rights On ‘Justice’
MC’s like Geno Pacino are the reason why I have such a soft spot for nasty, grimy, street-oriented hip-hop. It’s menacing, in your face and unforgiving. And his new single, Justice, is no exception. The instrumental is one of the nastiest I’ve heard this year. The bass is an intimidating grumble, followed by hard-hitting trap percussion with bleak…
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B1GJuice Sounds Smooth As Ever On “99 Freestyle”
As a music nerd, my absolute favorite thing about the summer is all of the joyous, carefree music that comes along with it. A shining example of that is B1GJuice’s brand new single, “99 Freestyle.” There’s a wavy feel in the synths that embody the slow pull of waves to shore on a chill summer…
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DeadstockV1’s “Nightmare in Sudan” Will Give You Chills
I always get super psyched when DeadstockV1 drops new music. He is the type of artist to spend hours perfecting just a single line in a verse, and as a result of his insane work ethic, he never fails to blow me away. However, his new single, “Nightmare in Sudan,” is perhaps his most powerful…
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Doso Drops Official Music Video to Tupac Sampled Banger ‘Again, Again’
It was back in 2017 when Doso hit my inbox with Again, Again. It immediately stood out because it sampled Tupac’s Ambitionz Az A Ridah. I was impressed and made a mental note to keep up with the Chicagoian. Doso then dropped his [Extended] album that was filled with more bangers. It’s taken a few years, but…
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Jim Swim and ADE Celebrate Powerful Women Everywhere With New Loosie ‘She’s An Artist’
Jim Swim and ADE are a match made in heaven given their track record with collaborations. First was Pray followed by the harmonious, yet somber track Killin’ Me. They are not an official group, but it damn near sounds like it, solidified by their latest track She’s An Artist. The well crafted single is their most…
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Carlito Drops The Second Installment Of His #Lito12for12 Campaign
A month ago aspiring Chicago hip hop artist Carlito dropped Rolling, the first in his monthly series #Lito12for12. The second installation has arisen in Zoo, an accurate representation of Carlito’s multi-faceted artistry. The instrumental is minimal, leaving Lito to expound on the concept that is the name of the track. Lions, tigers, and bears are found…
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Gaby Rose Bravely Pens A Message To Her Baby Daddy On Remarkable Debut Single ‘Open Letter’
Equal parts poem, story, spoken work, and short film, up and comer Gaby Rose has delighted with her debut single Open Letter. She displays her remarkable multi-faceted strenghts as a vocalist, rhymer, and, most evidently, songwriter. I can’t imagine Gaby penning this track to please the public. This story is unfortunately true. Open Letter may be…
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Nique Robinson Comes Through With A Solid, Cohesive Project On “PAINT”
Nique Robinson’s new EP, “PAINT” is the epitome of why I love short projects so much. Though this project clocks in at four tracks and just under 11 minutes in length, Robinson covered a wide array of lyrical topics while simultaneously developing a cohesive sound over the duration of this record, culminating into a listen…
