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Chicago MC Londo Catches Us Up On His Life in Potent New Track ‘Blank Canvas’
Last September, Chicago MC Londo dropped a hell of a debut in The Grim Adventures of My Mind. The title alone should give you some idea of how creative this man is. Londo has grown in a number of ways since the release, and he’s decided to catch us up with his new track Blank Canvas.…
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Baltimore Emcee Jurdan Bryant Takes Us Into The Dark Alleyway’s Of His Mind on ‘My Life’
Baltimore’s own Jurdan Bryant is an artist that is all about expression. It makes sense that he’s amassed over 5K followers on SoundCloud as he spits relatable, yet distinct rhymes. In his latest, My Life, Jurdan doesn’t take the typical route of detailing his personal triumphs and tribulations. Metaphors, stutter steps, and vivid imagery make up…
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Chicago Artist Leo Mantra Seeks Clarity In His Latest Track ‘Rosebud’
Cries for help are often silent and unrecognizable which can create serious issues. Chicago artist Leo Mantra takes a different route – putting all of his pain into gorgeous sentiments. Rosebud is a song that has Leo asking questions that he still can’t find answers to. He desperately wants clarity in his relationship, trying to understand…
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Protected: Get To Know Chief Tony and MeRCY Who Are TEARING UP The Blogosphere With New Album ‘Sophisticated Thuggery’
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Chris Shreve Starts His Career Anew With New Music Video ‘Hold Me Down’
Chris Shreve decided to begin the new decade with a major change. After 12 years of attempting to balance a growing music career with the demands of being a full-time university professor and family man, he decided to quit his job and follow his passion. Peep his explanation below: “I simply didn’t have enough hours…
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FFD Premiere: Tall Doozy – ‘Sad Girls With Bible Names’ (New Album)
Sad Girls with Bible Names is the debut project from Tall Doozy, a band comprised of producers/vocalists Mary Bozaan and flowsfordays’ favorite Jim Swim. The project is a multi-faceted, gorgeous record that blends jazz, hip hop, soul, and bedroom pop served with the utmost of creative flair. With hazy electronic textures and washed out guitars, raps, and…
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Get To Know Chief Tone and MeRCY, The Dynamic Duo Turning Heads With Remarkable New Album ‘Sophisticated Thuggery (Exclusive Interview)
STREAM ON ALL PLATFORMS HERE. Barely a week ago I posted one of the best projects I’ve heard all year – Chief Tone and MeRCY’s new full-length Sophisticated Thuggery. The album is gritty, dark, raw and full of dusty beats and dexterous rhymes. I was so impressed with their work I had to learn the…
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Remembering Mac Miller’s ‘Watching Movies With The Sound Off….’ (Editorial)
When Mac Miller passed I wrote a heartfelt tribute. Yet, it was when I spoke on his second studio album, Watching Movies With The Sound Off…, that I found myself most emotional and contemplative. This was his groundbreaking moment, the first body of work that showed his creativity and overall genius. We no longer saw the happy…
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