Tag: chicago
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Gold Haze Proves His Worth On Exceptional LP ‘Never Forget’
It was back in February when Gold Haze made his debut on FFD. Previous contributor Brittney Carter spoke highly of the MC/producer’s latest visual: Gold Haze has what every artist desires to posses. Longevity. Haze has not only proven he’s here to stay, but put together one of the most noteworthy projects this side of…
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Chicago Rap/Rock Group Blaqrock Started Out With a Vision. 3 & A Half Years Later, It Couldn’t Be Clearer (Exclusive Interview)
In the mid 20th century, Chicago was filled to the brim with talented jazz and blues musicians. Muddy Waters and Louis Armstrong came up in the Windy City among hundreds of innovative performers. Hip hop has now infiltrated the city’s music scene, but history can never be erased. Search blues or jazz or rock AND…
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Izzy Strange Links Up With Mick Jenkins and Nate Fox For Dope Collab ‘Halfway Crooks’
Most of you know flowsfordays is based out of Chicago, although we cover artists from around the world. I was a young adult when I directly experienced it becoming the most prosperious city for hip hop. Chief Keef, King Louie, Lil Durk, and more were the most prominent, until Vic Mensa, Chance the Rapper, and…
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Musa Reems Comes Alive In Visual To New Single ‘Flodge’
I wrote about Musa Reems’ latest track Flodge’ about a month ago. Here’s an excerpt: ‘Flodge contains a lot of flexing, a fluid flow, and the youngin’ letting loose. He’s carefree, confident, and having a lot of fun.’ It was awesome to hear Musa less calculated, and full of joy. I had high expectations for the visual. I’m not gonna…
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Chicago Emcee Loovy Shows Power & Resilience In His Latest Music Video ‘GLORY’
We all deal with day to day, month to month, year to year, or lifetime struggles – whether big or small. I find it easiest to tap into the experience of others through writing, or music. Anyone can make a track addressing specific trials and tribulations – but it’s the artists that move you, capture…
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ILL Gordon Drops Soulful Party Jam ‘Having A Good Time’
I’ve covered Ill Gordon, one of Chicago’s best kept secrets, for years now. He’s vicious on the mic, and a technically skilled emcee. Gordon’s biggest sell is his energetic tracks (and freestyles) that are best represented by last year’s Imma Beast. When I peeped his latest submission, Having a Good Time, I was surprised – but…
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Vince Verza & Sherpa Quietly Drop One Of The Best Chicago Collabs Of The Year
Sherpa was first brought to my attention this March as a submission to his incredible beat tape. Sherpa’s instrumentals were dynamic, and a breath of fresh air in innovation. I recently opened up another submission, and saw Sherpa’s name in the mix. I immediately pressed play, the anticipation building as if I was about to…
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Casscade Drops His Best, And Most Mature Project Yet – ‘Ignorance Is Bliss’
Casscade’s first post on flowsfordays was his Valentine’s Day single Favorite Girl, an impressive track with a Janet Jackson sample. This was no corny R&B record, but a synopsis about an ex who supported his creative endeavors who is no longer in his life. After their break up, he became surrounded by women who wanted to leech…
