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The Chicago native details how the city shaped her, why Chief Keef is her favorite rapper, and how she avoids being boxed in as a female in hip-hop.
The Chicago native details how the city shaped her, why Chief Keef is her favorite rapper, and how she avoids being boxed in as a female in hip-hop.
The Chicago artist talks how the city inspires Forever Band’s experimental sound and making “Wala Cam” a global movement with Chance the Rapper & Supa Bwe.
Get to know the 20-year-old rapper and songwriter with a growing catalog of vulnerable, danceable songs.
The Midwest rapper recounts the journey and lessons leading up to the release of his forthcoming album.
Artist of the Week: Luke Almighty has provided the sonic backbone for some of the hottest artists in Chicago’s new underground rap scene. Watch his process unfold in this video profile.
NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concert returns-this time featuring Chicago native and rising star Saba. The series offers artists an opportunity to perform their tracks at the NPR Washington D.C. Headquarters with a live band in cramped quarters. For Saba, this gives his music an intimate personal feeling for his lyrics to resonate and his smile … Continue reading
The Chicago emcee keeps it short and sweet with a stream of consciousness in rap form. Continue reading
Inside the inner-workings of an innovative up-and-coming Miami hip-hop collective. Continue reading
These are supposed to be the best years of their lives for the self-proclaimed America’s favorite boyband BROCKHAMPTON. They put the time, blood, sweat, tears in. They did the near-impossible: 3 mixtapes in a year, all met with critic praise, all while touring the country and building a diehard fanbase of stans online with their … Continue reading
The Chicago-based songwriter makes her name known on this slow-burning 6-track project. Continue reading
The elusive, soulful wordsmith from Nigeria returns with a dedication to Mac Miller. Continue reading
A reflection on Lil Peep and XXXTentacion’s “Falling Down” and what posthumous releases mean for music’s digital renaissance. Continue reading