Promising Chicago Duo Voyager Twelve Drops Another Impressive Single In ‘lighthouse’

Sometimes it’s all about the vibe. lighthouse, by Chicago duo Voyager Twelve, is almost hypnotic in its melodic simplicity. Producer TROY WONDER uses flutes and other high pitched instruments to create a sonic tropical wonderland. Although it’s often hard to … Continue reading Promising Chicago Duo Voyager Twelve Drops Another Impressive Single In ‘lighthouse’

Prolific Chicago Rappers Mani Jurdan & Solo The Dweeb Link Up For New Single ‘Pull UP!’

Mani Jurdan is a Chicago artist that has been steadily gaining more and more attention from music outlets of all kind. I wrote about his Revolutionary Suicide epic this fall and commended him for his ability to cement his own … Continue reading Prolific Chicago Rappers Mani Jurdan & Solo The Dweeb Link Up For New Single ‘Pull UP!’

Chicago Hip Hop Poet Aasha Marie Shares The Struggle of An Artists’ 9-5 in ‘Punch’

There is often a duality in the way artists pursue their dreams. In order to finance studio time, mixing, mastering, production, music videos, artwork, and more, many must work a 9-5 at a job that they despise. While some have … Continue reading Chicago Hip Hop Poet Aasha Marie Shares The Struggle of An Artists’ 9-5 in ‘Punch’

Geno Pacino Fights For His Rights On ‘Justice’

MC’s like Geno Pacino are the reason why I have such a soft spot for nasty, grimy, street-oriented hip-hop. It’s menacing, in your face and unforgiving. And his new single, Justice, is no exception. The instrumental is one of the nastiest I’ve heard … Continue reading Geno Pacino Fights For His Rights On ‘Justice’