Browsing Tag rap

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  Ash Riser – Ghosts

  I could go on and on about Ash Riser, his LP Ghosts, his rebirth as an artist, yadda yadda yadda, but I’m gonna let the music speak for ...

  On July 13, 2017 / By Staley Sharples
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  Manus – DSGD

  Manus is a cool good dude whose song “DSGD” is great for getting through Hump Day (at least it is for me). The story behind the track’s interesting ...

  On June 21, 2017 / By Staley Sharples
• Mixtapes 0

  MIXTAPE: Cousin Stizz, “MONDA”

  Last year, I came across Boston rapper Cousin Stizz through his “No Bells” music video, and was instantly hooked. “No Bells” is still one of the very best ...

  On July 27, 2016 / By Michael
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  Night Lovell – “Red Teenage Melody”

  This past weekend I found myself in Ottawa, which is a coincidence, because Ottawa native Night Lovell dropped his second mixtape entitled Red Teenage Melody this past Friday and ...

  On June 21, 2016 / By Michael
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  DOUGGY – Master

  Contra Chicago affiliate DOUGGY released his best song to date in my opinion leading up to his release of his newest mixtape. The title track “Master” is a ...

  On April 1, 2016 / By donshining.
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  Mick Jenkins – The Artful Dodger (prod. by Kaytranada & THEMpeople)

  Chicago’s son Mick Jenkins regularly delivers us from a wave of mediocrity with releases that distance him from about 98% of music makers today. He seems to be ...

  On April 1, 2016 / By donshining.
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  Rich Jones – Pink Slips

  Rich Jones is an artist that continues to grow and deliver songs that are as deep and heart-felt as they are intelligently designed. As a listener you can ...

  On February 20, 2016 / By donshining.
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  Mikey Dollaz – Hot Boy (prod. Obey City)

  This song is so tough. I downloaded it because it came with a free download and I am going to put it on my iPod nano. ...

  On February 3, 2016 / By 1833
• Singles 0

  IshDARR – Time Shawty (prod. Millz Douglas)

  I’m pretty excited about the scene brewing from our brothers in Milwaukee. With so much promising talent I hope these kids stay focused and strong enough to elevate ...

  On January 29, 2016 / By donshining.
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  someguynamedty – December 22nd

  You probably recognize Someguynamedty from the internet. He’s the managing editor at Chicago hip hop blog Fake Shore Drive, which covers the most talented hip hop/rap artists in the Midwest. As of ...

  On December 23, 2015 / By Tiffany Roshanian
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  Moonspear – Hellhounds (Prod. Sado-San)

  Moonspear is a duo from New York that consists of Yoh the Shaolin and ENxVE The Nameless Vagrant, 2 lyricists who’s emphasis on poetry is evident immediately upon ...

  On November 18, 2015 / By donshining.
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  Kirk Knight – Late Night Special

  Pro Era’s Kirk Knight brings hip hop back to its roots with his debut album, Late Knight Special. Knight is the musical genius behind Joey Bada$$ hit “Big Dusty“, ...

  On November 9, 2015 / By Tiffany Roshanian