Chicago hip hop blog
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NY RAPPER HOOKZ MURDOCK PROVES HIMSELF TO BE A HIP-HOP HERO ON NEW PROJECT “THE ADVENTURES OF…”
Since Ghostface Killah first called himself Tony Starks (along with naming his classic debut Ironman), and MF DOOM donned the metal mask, some of rap’s greatest characters have taken great influence from the world of comic books, and with his ambitious project The Adventures of…, New York MC Hookz Murdock becomes a hip-hop hero himself.…
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Vocalist Macntaj & producer LEViT∆TE Are Out Of This World In New Single “Lightwaves (remix)”
Vocalist Macntaj & producer LEViT∆TE are from a different planet. If aliens beyond this galaxy were able to post songs on SoundCloud, it would sound like their collaborative pieces. LEViT∆TE even calls his music a “different breed,” which might be the best description. While both artists have their own devoted fanbase – when they link magic…
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Matt Maratea’s 4 E V R Is The Best Music Video You’ll See Today…Promise
Massachusetts’ hip-hop is foreign territory to me. I rely on submissions to get me in tune with artists around the world. Matt Maratea is an artist out of the Western part of Mass, and one of my favorite discoveries this side of 2017. Yes, Matt can rap with a flow smooth as silk, but also…
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LA PRODUCER SAMIYAM PROVES HIS STATUS AS AN INSTRUMENTAL AUTEUR ON “PIZZA PARTY” PROJECT
As is to be expected from a producer with ties to Brainfeeder and Stones Throw Records, LA producer Samiyam can always be depended on for offering forward-thinking production. This continues to be the case on his latest project Pizza Party, which stands at a brisk 23 minutes in length but does not waste a second…
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Rising NY Artist Kazi Delivers His Highly Anticipated 2nd Single, “Neo Yokio”
Photo credit: Jeffrey Chambers Kazi is a New York-based recording artist, songwriter, and producer who is doing it all on his own. He has no label, management, or team behind him, yet his debut single Options racked up 10,000 plays in just its first week. How? His own promotion, word of mouth, and his undeniable talent.…
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Doe Brings Progression To Indianapolis In His Newest Visual, “Play Money”
22-year-old Indianapolis native Dośe is not your typical MC. Although the Indy hip-hop scene hasn’t brought a wealth of mainstream attention, there is an eclectic underground that has the potential to grow & gain that national attention. Rappers in that area mostly compromise of dizzying lyricsts who focus on paying tribute to the innovators of…
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Chicago’s Doso Drops A Tribute to Tupac In New Song ”Again, Again”
Chicago rapper & singer Doso has been working on his craft for over 3 years, and it shows. 3 years in, multiple song releases, a visual, and independently crafted shows have brought him success and accolades – but much more praise is deserved. Doso has a wide array of talents from singing prowess, lyrical dexterity,…
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BERKLEY MC CALEBORATE DELIVERS THOUGHTFUL AND HONEST PROJECT “REAL PERSON”
As with most other forms of entertainment, rap relies on persona, an MC creating their own auditory character with whatever personal qualities they want to emphasize for their audience. This helps artists distinguish themselves and flex their own creative energies, however oftentimes it is the most honest expressions that are the most powerful. On his…
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