Chicago hip hop blog
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flowsfordays premiere – TUNDRav3 by AFROCAT (New Instrumental)
Although I love hip hop – I enjoy other genres and spend a lot of time researching other types of music. Extremely talented producer AFROCAT hit my inbox pitching me a premiere for his upcoming instrumental TUNDRav3. It’s 2 minutes of pure relaxation – best put in the ambient genre. AFROCAT has much more up…
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Kazi Has Caught Buzz Early, But It’s No Coincidence – Learn More About The Hotnewhiphop Heatseeker (Exclusive Interview)
Most artists have to put out a host of tracks on SoundCloud just to gain a small following. This has not been the case for NY native Kazi. He’s officially released just two records on the popular streaming site, and already garnered 40K plays between them. His first release Options even landed on Hotnewhiphop, and…
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INDY RELEASES NEW TRACK “LET’S PRETEND”
Cali-based artist INDY is not taking any breaks, as he is all geared up to release a new single every week for the rest of 2017. This streak starts with “Let’s Pretend”, produced by Thomas Crager. INDY may rap, but he damn sure sings as well. His vocal presence is an aura of smooth vibes…
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DYLAN REESE AND INDY MAKE IT “LOUD & CLEAR” ON NEW RECORD”
Dylan Reese and INDY team up for a collab called “Loud & Clear” (produced by Matt Gates and Danny Gentilucci) that is sure to either break hearts or get the girl. They put their vocals to work as they serenade their interest, with lines of their lives on the road and coming back to their…
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Boston’s M-Dot Made Me Shed Tears On His Heartbreaking Visual to “Chrissy”
In the last few years, there haven’t been many rap songs that have touched me deeply. Obviously, the rap game has changed, for better or for worse, and a turn-up, and often degrading sub-genre has emerged and prospered. M-Dot is rooted in the hip hop I grew up listening to, best shown on his latest double…
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CHATTANOOGA’S OWN YGTUT RETURNS WITH SOUTHERN-FRIED COLLABORATIVE “SUPA EP” WITH DUCKO MCFLI
After years of anticipation (his last project being the highly promising Preacher’s Son two years ago), Chatanooga, Tennessee’s own YGTUT has returned with a new EP collaborating with Atlanta producer Ducko McFli, the pairing producing five gritty but melodic tracks that bode well for both of their futures on the Supa EP. In his…
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ABSTRACT RELEASES TOUCHING VIDEO “NEVER GONNA DIE” FEAT. ASPEN DAWN
Abstract has been a staple in independent hip hop for awhile, amassing millions on millions of views with a core following to back it up. Known for inspirational songs of hope and dream chasing, he does not disappoint. Produced by Blulake and featuring the beautiful voice talents of Aspen Dawn, “Never Gonna Die” is the…
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CROOSH BRINGS THAT “NRGY” ON HIS NEW SELF PRODUCED TRACK
Los Angeles-based hitmaker Croosh is back with a love infused track entitled “NRGY”. He surfs through the melody, speaking on a girl who he feels needs to remember her worth as a designer woman and not a cheap fake. He goes in on the chorus, as he explains that bad energy is not tolerated in…
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