Chicago hip hop blog
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Alt-R&B Crooner MAJILLA Re-Introduces Herself on “CAN I HAVE MY WAY”
What a difference a year makes. Just ask Ohio’s Alt-R&B crooner MAJILLA Her first song, CHANGE, showed potential but was weaker in sound and production. As the months went by she became stronger as a vocalist with an increasing number of streams on SoundCloud. She’s dropped just three tracks in two years, and her 4th blows the likes of…
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Chicago’s RYEN Is Going The Solo Route and We Couldn’t Be Happier (Exclusive Interview)
Hey Ryen, give us an intro on you Hey, I’m Ryen a Chicago based vocalist/producer. How long have you been making music? I’ve been creating music for about 6-7 years on and off. I’d like to jump into your group the A.S.A. project. Who is the collective, what is your role, and are you still…
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Al-One The Remedy Drops Homegrown Project “Back 2 The Northwest”
We’ve talked about Al-One The Remedy extensively over here at flowsfordays. He’s one of Portland’s most talented MC’s and has been in the game for over 13 years. Back in June, he released one of my favorite EP’s of the year, and just 6 months later he’s back with a new project. Back 2 The Northwest…
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The Terra Godz’s Vagabond Maurice Drops His Best Work Yet In “Kerberos Meteor Showers Part 1”
The Chicago supergroup The Terra Godz have been making strong moves in the city. Stand out member Vagabond Maurice also puts out music as a solo artist, and has garnered almost 3K followers on SoundCloud. He adds a unique flair to Chicago hip-hop and indirectly pushes rappers to step their game up. In the last month…
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What Ever Happened To Black Cobain? Discussing The Overlooked MC and His Masterpiece “Young Gifted And Black”
Black Cobain was born and raised in Virginia, and after his uncle introduced him to Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, he was given a nickname which became his rapper moniker. After graduating from Virginia State University, he knew he could make a comfortable income by becoming a popular MC. Cobain began to perform at local venues,…
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Vocalist RLA Drops Alt/R&B Track “Drove U Crazy”
Sometimes love cannot be explained. Romantic relationships are complex creatures, and if you are lucky enough to find someone who doesn’t make it complicated, consider yourself lucky. Music is a perfect medium to express emotions, describe memories, and share reflections and pain. In the genre of hip-hop, this is usually articulated through intricate lyrics filled…
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Leo Mantra – “Homies” (New Track)
Rapper Leo Mantra is back today with an insanely hot new banger you won’t want to miss. A member of one of Chicago’s most talented collective’s Freesole, it’s now Mantra’s time to shine. With a new project slated to drop soon, “Homies” is only a taste of what the artist is capable of. Using a beat…
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Ron Beatty Teams up with Grammy Nominated Producer $K For “Infinity” (New Track & Video)
North Carolina native Ron Beatty turned heads with his recent V.S.O.P. Playlist, but apparently the best was yet to come. His newest record with Grammy Nominated producer $K is an impressive blend of storytelling, honesty, melody, and transcending bars. It is soulful, organic, bassline driven record, and details Ron’s move to Atlanta along with his…
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