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Catching Up On Submissions Part 6 (Best Of)
Reno Shakur – .Safe After a Slum Village sampled single released two months ago, boundary-pushing Atlanta MC Reno Shakur is back with another strong track, .Safe (featuring Supreme Sol and produced by AyoNicky). All Reno wants is for people to understand and feel his music, and he makes a great case for it. .Safe is both…
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Better Late Than Never: Musa Reems – To Whom It May Concern (Lens) (Music Video)
When Chicago upstart Musa Reems dropped his best work to date just a few months ago, I wrote him an open letter, thanking him for his music and inspirational career. I’ve been along the ride of most of it, and to say he’s improved in all facets of what it means to be a great…
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no chilliams Wow’s on The Official Music Video to DRUGS, SEX, ROCK n ROLL
In August I wrote favorably about doola’s EP Meanwhile. While doola was the star of the show, no chilliams also laced two tracks with an equally impressive display of eclectic lyricism and true talent. I had no doubt in my mind that he would continue to make memorable music. He has dropped a fair amount…
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FFD Premiere: Uni BLK Interview
I’ve been on the horn with Uni BLK for weeks now, and he never fails to show me how hard he works as an artist. He is a bit of a mysterious figure in Chicago (he rarely shows his face) but always makes music that impacts minds and hearts. Uni’s soul is on full display…
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Cassius Tae and Ja-Wan The Director Make Magic on New Music Video ‘Roses’
Cassius Tae is murderous on the beat. He doesn’t stop putting out gem after gem whether music video, single, loosie, or project. I’ve been writing about him for years now and watching him hone his skills and throw himself into new territory has been a wonderful experience. Another masterpiece has hit YouTube in the form…
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Blaqrock Takes Over Chicago With Jam Heavy Music Video – ‘Kicks’
Blaqrock, to put it simply, fucking rock. The Chicago band started out as a grassroots movement but has expanded way beyond the city. Why have they caught on? Take the start of their new visual for Kicks: ‘I got my new kicks/motherfuckers can’t say shit.’ Brash and rhyme heavy, these guys are playful as they are…
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FFD Premiere: Roy Banks – May Mayhem Medley (New Music Video)
In October I spoke with talented Chicago artist Roy Banks. Hopefully you gave it a read and checked out his music. If not – here’s the perfect chance. I’m honored to premiere his latest visual, May Mayhem. In the above visual you’ll hear all of the skills he posses. Songwriting, vocal strength, performing abilities, and…
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Chicago OG’s Ano Bank$ and Martin $ky Link For Ambient Wonderland ‘$ky High’
Chicago OG’s Ano Bank$ and Martin $ky have linked up for a low key, experimental track titled $ky High. An apt title for Ano’s free-flowing musings and overall cadence. He seamlessly switches from speaking on the struggles he endured growing up to enjoying women with ‘the thick thighs.’ Martin provides a vibrant yet ambient landscape,…
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