Category: Submissions
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Josi Green (feat. Aaron Deux) – OH MY GAWD (New Track)
Josi Green never disappoints. Want proof? Just check out his SoundCloud. I’ve supported him since the inception of my first blog, circa 2011. I’ve seen him progress exponentially, utilizing social media and developing key realtionships. He knocked his newest song out of the park. OH MY GAWD is an apt title, as Josi spits with…
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Nuke Franklin (feat. Tae Miles and Nathaniel Lee) – Right Now (Video)
The EP NukeTown from Cleveland’s Nuke Franklin is one of my favorite projects of the year. We highlighted it as soon as it came out, speaking on its introspection and boldness. It did great numbers, and I’m happy to see buzz building for this talented rapper. To keep the momentum going Nuke has dropped a visual for the closing track off the project. It’s…
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Cassius Tae – When I Need U Most (New Track)
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Cassius Tae. He’s been active in the Chicago scene, performing quite a bit and always pushing his movement. Today we have his newest release titled When I Need U Most. He’s always been a versatile emcee, able to speak on different topics with ease, and this cut…
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Rebel Legato – Wa$teLand (New Track + Video)
I’m a big fan of double drops. It’s a rare occurrence, but when it happens it’s amazing. Today we’ve got another talent out of Chicago named Rebel Legato. The 24 year old emcee has been hard at work on his upcoming project Rebel $eason, and to build buzz he’s dropped the first single Wa$teLand. His…
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Fairplay – I Got The City (Video)
Chicago emcee Fairplay impressed me with his newest music video I Got The City. It was submitted to me from one of his supporters, and from the jump I could see why he’s gaining clout throughout the city. Just a few months ago he dropped a compilation tape with his crew, titled Family and Money. It…
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Ajani Jones feat. Anna Agosta and Shao Doja (Produced by Blookah) (New Track + Review)
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 of Acid Rap. People slowly caught on, but once it hit, the weight of Chicago…
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DOM CHRONICLES – Spirit Guide (New Track)
The wavy emcee from KC, DOM CHRONICLES, has just recently released his 4/20 anthem Spirit Guide. Dom is under IndyGround Labels, where he self produces the majority of his new tracks and projects. He has great talents both with the keyboards and in his bars. The beat is both eerie and ariose, and the overall…
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Frankie B, Jmir + Les Riley – Medicated (Video)
Frankie B has made a name throughout his hometown of Kansas City with his 2016 release For Her. He’s a master of creating sultry tracks about women and romance, but separates himself with his rough vocals and heavy bass production. Just last month he dropped the best project of his career in the Papi Chulo album, propelled by…
