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
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Allow Noname To Reintroduce Herself: Room 25 Review
You could almost be forgiven for not noticing Noname until now. Almost. She certainly made her name known back in 2013, with a breakthrough guest verse on fellow Chicagoan Chance The Rapper’s legendary mixtape Acid Rap. With just 30 seconds Noname Gypsy, her stage name at the time, tears into her verse dealing with everything … Continue reading
Chicago’s Queen Key turns all the way up for “Project Bitch Remix”
The Chicago trap queen throws a giant party for her latest banger. Continue reading
Luke Almighty’s Production Shines on New Album, “Deliver Us From Evil”
The Chicago producer recruits a roster underground talent for his debut project. Continue reading
Chicago Musician Bedows Is Quickly Making a Name For Himself
We got to ask Bedows some questions about his role in the music scene and his plans for the future. There’s a lot in store for the young Chicago artist. Continue reading
Why Kanye and Kid Cudi are Already One of the Most Iconic Duos of the Last Decade
In 2004, inside a Virgin Records Store, Kid Cudi then just Scott Mescudi told his future mentor and friend Kanye West that he had the potential for greatness. Looking forward to today, with their up and coming collab album “Kids See Ghosts” the duo have cemented themselves as a legit tandem within the ranks of Hip-Hops greatest. Even with the small sample size, the duo has undisputedly been one of the most influential acts amongst hip-hop over the last decade. Continue reading
Roland Awes with Psychedelic new Track “When I Dream”
Atlanta’s most unknown and brilliant, Roland has returned from his hiatus to release his new melody “When I Dream.” Reverting to one of his more traditional themes “When I Dream” is centered around Roland’s positive experiences with women rather than his usual negative outlook. Continue reading