Chicago hip hop blog
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No Holds Back NY MC Theravada Drops A Remarkable New Project “Xen Griffey” (Review)
Photo credit (above): @zoomoguy It is safe to say that NY hip-hop has been going through something of an experimental renaissance lately. Though some may continue to argue that New York has lost mainstream relevance, it is now populated by numerous underground, idiosyncratic MCs who proudly wouldn’t be within spitting distance of a Billboard chart in…
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Maryland’s Finest YTK & Lee Sahir Link For A Lo-Fi Gem In “Eclipse”
YTK has impressed me since his very first submission. I was so interested in his music that we chopped it up (interview here), and I have since kept up with his musical output. Unfortunately I am late in posting his newest collaborative piece with Lee Sahir. Both reside in Maryland, and both are lyrical geniuses.…
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Always Working Chris Cassius Drops A New Track & Visual To “Swish”
I’ve developed friendships with a host of Baltimore artists thanks to my many friends from the area. I’ve mentioned before that Zheep & YTK are in my top 3 along with Chris Cassius. He has excellent management (close friend Justice of the Demo Tape) and additionally has gotten better with every release. Just 2 weeks…
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Loren, femdot. & Flight Link For A Classic Chicago Collab in “Fake Deep 2”
Loren has proven his versatility as an MC and performer. It’s been years since he dropped his standout EP Famous, and has only grown in his artistry. Many fans of artists are mad when they change their sound or direction, and I find it unfair. We all grow as people as the years go by,…
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New Jersey duo The Peanut Gallery Drops Their Funky Second Single “Time Flies By”
I grew up listening to old school funk, R&B, and soul music. I can thank my Dad for that, as he played the likes of Earth Wind and Fire, The Jackson 5, and Stevie Wonder throughout my childhood. I will forever be grateful to him for not playing classic rock, as I think it would…
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flowsfordays Premiere: Newman -“Placencia” (New Track)
I’ll forever be grateful to music blogger Joe Hova. We met on Twitter early on and instantly connected. If he’s writing about content – it is thoughtful, edited, and lengthy. He’s also become a great friend of mine. Occasionally he’ll pitch me a premiere – and I always sign on. This is not out of…
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After 2 Years Of Hard Work, Marques Carson Finally Releases His GLDNCHLD EP
Rappers are quick to rush out material – often flooding SoundCloud in hopes something will catch on, and play counts will skyrocket. It’s often the opposite – as new music on streaming sites and the web can overwhelm on the daily. I’ve noticed the successful MC’s work on their craft, find their sound, and find…
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Chicago Trio Grizzie! Djay & Vthr3 Link For A Trippy New Visual “INTROvertigo”
If you are involved in the Chicago hip hop scene you probably know Djay. He’s incredibly young, and has been putting in work since his teens to create a strong presence in the city. He had a site called Mindset Music which he’s distanced himself from to work on perfecting his directing skills. He has…
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