Chicago hip hop blog
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Young Griddy ft. Gala Man – Drip (New Track + Review)
“I’m dripping too much sauce and they can’t stand me. I’m bout go to ghost like I’m Danny.” Upper Darby natives, Young Griddy and Gala Man have reunited for their new and timely single, “Drip.” The engineering behind the beat calls for a very serious head rock from start to finish. A job well done…
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Izzy Strange – A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy (New Project + Review)
Dropping 6 singles before the release of an album is unconventional at best. Pennsylvania’s Izzy Strange did it anyway. Why wouldn’t he with features from Blu, Mick Jenkins, and Nate Fox? It all worked out as his sophomore album A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy is flawless. Izzy sent me an apt description of the…
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Mpulse – Broadcaster (New Track)
You know the drill – Mpulse drops a song – we post it. It’s never a favor to him, just a tribute to the amazing music he makes. This one is called Broadcaster, and is Pulse at his most confident. He demands respect for his capacities as an emcee, and it’s hard to not give…
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5th Sequence and Randal Wyatt – Why Oh Why (New Track)
Portland stand up! We rarely get submissions from one of my favorite cities in the world, but when it happens it’s always a welcomed surprise. 5th Sequence and Randal Wyatt are new to my ears, but they’ve just released one of my favorite tracks this week in Why Oh Why. It’s mellow, soulful, and a perfect pick…
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After Pxrty – GSN (New Track)
In our last post on Michigan’s After Pxrty, we wrote about his “unconventional flow and abstract rhyming.” This stays true for his newest drop, GSN, but it is definitely an easier listen. He’s about to drop a new EP titled No Rest for the Wicked that Pxrty has said is inspired by Clipse’s album Hell Hath No Fury. The comparison is…
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Plug Migo – Gracias (Video)
Westsider Plug Migo may be the busiest rapper in Chicago. He’s worked with KD Yung Cocky, G- Herbo, Mikey Dollaz, co-directed a host of music videos, and has been mixing for King Louie’s highly anticipated mixtape Jeep Music 2. On top of that, he raps and produces. He’s been putting the finishing touches on his second mixtape migoGOD, (almost…
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Mikeyy Austin – Elevate (Video)
I’ve been watching Mikeyy Austin progress as an artist since his first submission to the blog. He’s definitely upped his game, from production choice to his press releases. His new project, Lifted, is set to release on the 19th, and he’s been promoting like crazy. It’s been a successful campaign – especially with the release…
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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…
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