Chicago hip hop blog
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Akienz gave me my song of the weekend in ‘Clarity Interlude’
Akienz just gave me my song of the weekend. That might be surprising on this “holiday” weekend, as you probably couldn’t pregame to this. For the people that can, I love you. From the moment I heard Natra Average’s beat on Clarity Interlude, I knew I was in for a treat. Then the first bar…
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Adam Vida – I’m Juiced (New Track)
Oh shit, this is hyphy music at it’s best. Adam Vida has turned heads in the last few days with his new song I’m Juiced. This is the first single off his new project which will be hitting all music outlets in 2017. There is so much to look forward to with this new LP. Legendary producer Mr. Carmack gave…
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BLVCK – Untitled (Video)
Very shortly after buzzing Baltimore rapper BLVCK dropped the official audio to track Untitled he came through with the visual. The diner depicted is a little bit of fucked up mixed with a little bit of fun. I have to admit it is a creative idea and the right video to accompany the song. Director Spuddsmckenzie knows what he’s…
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Von Alexander (feat. Mike Regal) – Championships (New Track)
Better late than never. We’ve got another Milwaukee native making huge waves. Von Alexander released Championships a little while back. It’s something we missed, but it just had to be posted. Von + Mike Regal uses DMND’s bone rattling beat to wax poetics on their stance in the game (using championships as a theme.) Von believes…
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We talk with BoodahDARR on his humble beginnings + upcoming EP (Exclusive Interview)
BoodahDARR has been hard at work. The Milwaukee talent has been prepping for his upcoming project Almighty EP for some time now and since his official drops (see above) the anticipation is high. He’s affiliated with rising emcee IshDARR, but is a totally different artist and stands strongly on his own. He has a large team…
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Astonish – To Whom It May Concern (New Project + Review)
We were dazzled when Chicago rapper Astonish gave us My Theme Song with Mano, so of course tabs were kept on his upcoming LP To Whom It May Concern. Well, it dropped, and it did not disappoint. There is a song for everyone here whether you want to hear some conscious lyrics, emotional and uplifting tracks, or…
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Shaqisdope – Owe Me (New Track)
Shaqisdope has impressed us since his Black Frames album. Frames was focused on temptation and how it comes up throughout life in many different ways. That concept definetely spoke to me when I heard it for the first time and since then I’ve been hoping for another full length. Shaq is gearing up to release…
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Rundown of Le$’ new track ‘Zone’
Le$’s debut studio album Olde English will be dropping on November 22nd and I’m getting more and more excited. He’s been putting in work for a long time and I’m so glad he’s getting a proper debut. The Jet Life emcee has decided to let loose another song titled Zone and it may go down as the…
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