Her belief in God has helped her persevere bouts with depression and setbacks while diligently working on her craft. This has led to imposing confidence and an undeniable skill set. Its most memorable line — "Every time I spit, it’s like a little piece of heaven” —encapsulates her theology and why you need to keep her in your radar this 2019.
Read MoreRetrograde brings the assonance of an Earl Sweatshirt rhyme-scheme, and the production of a Dilla record, an influence of hers.
Read MoreEnglewood product Spenzo dishes off new music detailing his pride for his heritage. In Chicago, Spenzo’s name rings a bell as a notorious rapper for his 2013 hit single “Wife Er” that landed at the top of many prominent charts.
Read MoreIf you follow Queen Key on social-media —and honestly it’s a disservice to yourself if you aren’t—you’ve probably been anticipating “Ratchett” since she first teased it on Twitter.
Read MoreThe song still showcases the lawless motifs we know and love from 3hunna gang; the picture of trapping is painted with a soft palette in this song.
Read MoreRuminate as you unravel your energy to Joslyn Marie’s “To Hold” EP.
Read MoreSwiftly, radiant piano keys lull us into a blissful ending. Collectively, $ky continues to craft stories for our imaginations to decipher without the use of words. Letting the simplicity of music say it’s piece.
Read MoreHe affirms his status as a vicious MC trying to separate from the competition. The premise of the video features Matt Muse’s Robinhood crusade causing havoc around town while detectives are tireless looking to catch them in the act.
Read MoreBeach Bunny’s ¨Prom Queen” is a validation of the same teen and twenties angst I’ve come to accept
Read MoreThe dulcet and tender tone of Christian JaLon’s voice makes for an intimate experience. Watch her newest video for the standout track “I Do.”
Read MoreDrawing inspiration from the sounds, vibe and certainly the style of Thug, LILBOYROC gives us a great feel of these elements, while putting his own spin on that.
Read MoreVell Le Villain is breaking from the Mothership and headed to Heartbreak Planet. Rapping within an alternate universe, Vell is part of a Chicago hip hop collective who refer to themselves as The Mothership.
Read MoreThrough vulnerability, realness, and introspection, “My Baby” displays the versatility of one of Chicago’s most beloved rappers.
Read MoreTo no surprise the metaphorical lesson in “stunt and finesse” entails conceited bars that hallmarks both Dreezy’s and Kash Doll’s plethoric lifestyle of draping in designer, as a result of their elite business acumen and virtuosic sex game.
Read MoreWhile many of his contemporaries have almost exclusively relied on the vibes they create over the lyrics they spit, the 22 year-old can rap with the best and effortlessly exude emotion without sounding fabricated.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this and know someone who would like to debate her lyrical prowess, I advocate that one of your top 2019 resolutions should be to find better friends and keep Noname in rotation.
Read MoregreenSLLIME finally unleashed a record from his vault of unreleased material along with the promise of even more new music to follow soon.
Read More¨Vacation¨ is both soothing and a great song to listen to, especially at a strange transitional time as the New Year.
Read MoreFar more than a visual with an ideal narrative or message, “Sirens” bridges a gap between generations before and after… echoing the prophetic sentiments of their predecessor Amaru Shakur.
Read More2018 was a breakout year for Valee: he signed the dotted line with G.O.O.D. Music, continued his prolific release run, and saw his style be ripped off by countless rappers.
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