Tag: Submissions
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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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M. Whise Brings Metal And Hip Hop Together In Latest Effort ‘Powerful’
M. Whise is STILL unlike any emcee I’ve ever heard. Many rappers underestimate how important confidence, voice, and delivery are in a great song. Listen to any of Whise’s discography, and you’ll hear how effortlessly he weaves them all together. In his latest track, Powerful, he is just that. Producer jvst x went crazy on…
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Fuck Kanye’s ye, ANXT’s ‘Keep Your Eyes Straight And Your Mouth Shut’ Is What You Should Be Bumpin’
After 2 impressive singles (#1 & #2) Chicago’s ANXT has finally blessed us with his new EP Keep Your Eyes Straight And Your Mouth Shut. Fuck Kanye’s newest publicity stunt LP, this is the shit you should be bumping. Why? KYESAYMS is the purist form of introspection from an MC, put together with an eclectic mix of…
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LA’s Lavish Mack Links With Angelo Bombay For A Ferocious New Freestyle
Lavish Mack is a true MC. The LA native happened to be freestyling on the block before he realized he had something. He recorded it, listened to it, and then put together a rough demo. After smoothing out a few flaws, he finalized ZADDY ON THE BLOCK. In it, Lavish showcases his creative core which…
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Catching Up On Submissions Part 1 (Best Of)
Detroit’s Ty Farris, formerly known as 40 Flame, returns this year with his elegant new track Dirt Naps. A silky smooth beat from Stu Bangas starts Ty’s even flow, combining effortless punch-lines with no holds back bars. Both Stu and Ty bring a soulful vibe to 2018, and I’m excited for his upcoming EP No…
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CHICAGO’S NICO $UPREMO DOES HIS CITY AND HIS STYLE JUSTICE ON “AIR FORCE ALL STAR”
It’s hard to rep Chicago harder than Nico $upremo does on his new track Air Force All Star, with its extensive references to the titular shoe merely being the start of it. Over the creeping beat provide by Lone Buddha Beats, Nico spends much of the track documenting what the shoe means to him and…
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Matt Maratea Uses The Best Of West Coast, NY & Down South Hip Hop For His Newest Track “Classy Man, Rubberbands”
Although Matt Maratea reps Massachusetts, he draws influences from hip hop around the country. His newest, Classy Man, Rubberbands, is a fusion of west coast funk with a classic New York delivery. The potent rhymes are all Matt, as he focuses on “gettin mine, gettin by and gettin fly.” He’s always been a lyrical cat, but…
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Mpulse – Untitled Bars (New Track)
The most skillful rapper out of Chicago has come through with another boom bap classic in Untitled Bars. He ditches the hooks for straight up bars, showing off his rhyming abilities. The musical chemistry between Mpulse and producers Keef & Lyle becomes more and more apparent each time they collaborate. You’ll hear it again in track…
