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Video: Chicago’s Vee Miyagi Previews New Album, ‘Big Wave’

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

In this teaser video, Chicago rapper Vee Miyagi takes us into his studio to discuss his upcoming project.

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Photos: The Internet w/ inc. no world @ House of Vans Chicago

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

A look inside the Odd Future band’s soul’d out free show hosted by House Of Vans Chicago.

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Summer Jamz ’17 Playlist

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • 1 Comment

A soundtrack to celebrate summer ’17 featuring some of our favorite new tracks.

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A Look Back On The Legend Of Corbin

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Cameron Isom • Leave a comment

“…with an aesthetic very similar to Avatar: The Last Airbender, when the world needed him the most, he vanished.”

Tracks

Majid Jordan Keeps Going Through Different “Phases”

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Cameron Isom • Leave a comment

OVO Sound duo, Majid Jordan, returns with atmospheric new single “Phases”, coming after a rather foreshadowing tweet: The single comes just a few days after performances at Coachella. The pair are also featured on Wale’s fifth studio album, SHINE. With all the recent resurrgences it’s safe to assume Majid Jordan is getting all the stars …

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Photos: Sleigh Bells w/ Tunde Olaniran at The Metro, Chicago

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

The noise pop duo take the stage in Chicago armed with an arsenal of sounds to make a crowd go insane.

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Honegloria Live: A Glimpse Inside Ibn Inglor’s World

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

The Chicago rapper’s hometown headlining concert sheds light on his dark, intense soundscape.

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Mr. Stee – Searching

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Michael Raya • Leave a comment

Mr. Stee offers a refreshing take on hip-hop and funk, armed with a guitar, a brother handling bass, and some clean kicks, Seeing is a clean instrumental record for getting through your good and bad days “I didn’t like the eight hour job” laments one of the few voices you’ll hear on the entire record. And who does? …

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Listen to “Bankroll” by Shwaze Collins (Prod. by Jayno Beatz)

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Listen to “Bankroll” by Shwaze Collins (Prod. by Jayno Beatz)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cameron Isom • Leave a comment

Early in Spring of 2016, rapper Bankroll Fresh was slain just outside of Street Execs studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, Baltimore rapper, Shwaze Collins, honors the Atlanta rapper in his latest single, titled “Bankroll”. The single is Shwaze’s lead in to his upcoming project, Silver Surfer, due out August 14th. The atmospheric beat produced … Continue reading →

Float with SerenaTheKid on “Crossing Roads”

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Float with SerenaTheKid on “Crossing Roads”

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

The Chicagoland soul singer lets her mind run free over this airy new track. Continue reading →

Virginia’s Kwad Details New Mixtape, “Soundboy”

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Virginia’s Kwad Details New Mixtape, “Soundboy”

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • 2 Comments

The versatile Virginia artist talks about his new tape, his dancehall roots and the state of VA rap. Continue reading →

Photos: Diet Cig w/ Nnamdi Ogbonnaya & Sports @ Subterranean, Chicago

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Photos: Diet Cig w/ Nnamdi Ogbonnaya & Sports @ Subterranean, Chicago

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Color and Rhyme • Leave a comment

The energetic duo take their pop-punk party to Chicago along with two versatile openers. Continue reading →

Listen to “Picasso” by Dancing On Pluto

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Listen to “Picasso” by Dancing On Pluto

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Cameron Isom • Leave a comment

Stream song “Picasso” by Dancing On Pluto, here! Continue reading →

Nevermind This Review: Bryson Tiller’s True To Self

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Nevermind This Review: Bryson Tiller’s True To Self

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Cameron Isom • Leave a comment

“…waiting for something to happen, then you get to the end and realize what you were waiting for was for it to end.” Continue reading →