Chicago hip hop blog
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Dane – PreSeason (New EP)
Baltimore has been a hot-bead of talent – especially in the last year. While the rappers out of the city are finally getting the attention they deserve, there are still some artists that haven’t gotten their due shine. One of those guys is Dane. A few weeks ago he released an excellent EP titled PreSeason.…
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flowsfordays Premiere: Wil Akogu – Operation X (Remix) (New Track)
Without exaggeration, Wil Akogu is the hardest working emcee that I know. I am blessed to know him personally – but before we became friends I noticed his constant grind. From high energy shows to flawless projects to gorgeous videos, he has proven his dedication to his craft. Wil and I have collaborated on an…
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Wellium – BEL1EVE (Exclusive Premiere + Interview)
Prior to this interview, I wasn’t familiar with Wellium or his music. It was really too bad as he’s not only a unique artist – but a creative soul. He reached out to me in early March giving me a full synopsis of his upcoming project titled BEL1EVE. It wasn’t your typical email – with very organized information on the…
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Ausar, Josi Green + Plainro – Dirty Laundry (Video)
We are big fans of the 3 artists featured in Dirty Laundry. We’ve covered them extensively, as Ausar has made year end lists, we’ve premiered Plainro’s new music, and given Josi the top spot in our Better Half Playlists. There is just too much to link you to, but search any of them on the top of…
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Maajei Vu – Mixed Feelings (New Track)
We’ve gotten to know Maajei Vu and his music for a few months now – and he’s never steered us wrong. Whether he’s singing or producing, he always puts out quality content. I love how he isn’t satisfied with just putting out a few loosies here and there. In the last 3 months alone he’s…
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Kay Smith – Do We Have A Problem?? (New Track)
Kay Smith’s newest track Do We Have A Problem??’s is a gem. The cover art was a selling point for me – urging me to press play. The movie Boyz In The Hood is a classic, and Kay’s song ends with a snippet from Doughboy, bringing the entire song together. He brags and boasts with conviction, without taking…
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LIP! – Wishes + Aspirations (New Track)
LIP! is an unorthodox rapper. He pushes himself to incorporate different genres into his music, such as industrial, electronic and of course hip hop. His newest record, Wishes + Aspirations, is one of his smoothest tracks yet, but LIP! puts his own spin on the @JustJasper92 produced beat. His voice is reminiscent of the distorted vocals…
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Mpulse – Cool With That (New Track)
My man Mpulse is back with another gem in Cool With That. He continues to show his ability to switch up flows and subject matter, most impressively on his last 3 drops. Legendary producer Don Cannon has worked with him before, but only as a co-producer. In CWT, he is given full control over the beat, giving…
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