Chicago hip hop blog
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Merci Magnetik – The One (New Track)
Growing up, there was a yellow and black cassette player I would drag throughout every room of our house. My cassette player was some sort of time traveling device. So leaving it in the hands of just anyone could be fatal. I needed my eyes on it at all times. This well worn device needed…
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Chicago’s Evan Nash Drops Memorable Debut EP “Far From Over”
Chicago’s Evan Nash has been hard at work prepping for his debut EP Far From Over, and it’s certainly paid off. The EP is only 8 tracks long but is a delicious appetizer to the talent that is Evan. There’s pop-induced melodies, progressive flows, acoustic muses, and party anthems. Evan is no one trick pony,…
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Malcolm London – “Right Away Series” (New Album)
Chicago’s own Malcolm London makes his return to music today with his new project ‘Right Away Series.” The poet and political activist made a name for himself in the area as one of the most talented and determined young artists in the city. London made his highly anticipated move into the music world last year…
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Westside’s TLNTD Blesses Us With Soulful Record “TELL ME”
Westside R&B artist TLNTD got it right on this one. At the time of TELL ME’s release, it was -5 degrees in Chicago which built the very theme of the track. T made the song for his city and your significant other to keep warm. He did the job along with Xone White who laced the track…
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Wil Akogu Starts 2018 Right With Cinematic New Record “New Riches/The One”
It’s been almost 9 months since Wil Akogu’s last release and I’ve been heavily craving something new from the Chicago MC. Luckily he’s back in full force with a new mission and a new sound. Wil has been working his ass off, performing around the city and suburbs, doing photo shoots for prominent clothing brands,…
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Matt Maratea & Lord Gami Go In On 808 Heavy “Say To Me”
Is there anything Matt Maratea can’t do? Shortly after hitting us with heartfelt track Angels Over Me (which I still play on the regular) he’s done a complete 360 with Say To Me. Matt is as versatile as you can get which you can hear for yourself here. The new record featuring Lord Gami uses…
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FFD favorite Skipp Whitman Does It Again On Safari Themed Visual “TIME”
FFD favorite Skipp Whitman has never steered me wrong. His music video campaign has brought excitement, entertainment, impressive rhymes and loyal fans for months now. As I’ve stated before, his dedication to the craft is astounding, and each visual is of the utmost quality. He never fails to bring his always eccentric, playful, and captivating…
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NY’s Asoh Black! Releases a Fiery Remix of Travis Scott’s “Backyard” to Kick Off the Year
To kick off the new year, New York’s own Asoh Black! begins his #AsohAttacks series, in which he releases 11 songs over the course of 11 weeks culminating with the release of a full project, with a remix of Travis Scott’s “Backyard” carrying the name of HITS (accompanied with a video by Train Productions). The…
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