James Elliott

Little Simz floats right off the 'E.D.G.E' on her new E.P.

Finding a neat and clean classification for Little Simz' music is near impossible. Yes, it's obviously hip hop, but there are still qualities that are sorely overlooked when it is flippantly…

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Ab-Soul remorsefully begs for "Closure" in new video

Ab-Soul has knack of reaching deep inside his soul to find inspiration for incredibly personal songs, which have a certain universal appeal. From "Day In The Life" on his debut mixtape,…

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Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Closed Sessions is one of Chicago's premier independent record labels, helping to break a number of emerging emcees that have pushed the city's scene to new heights. Additionally, they have brought together…

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Dorothy rock your shoes off with debut single, "After Midnight"

While a majority of the listening audience are willing to gobble down the readily available, easily consumable, bright and bubbly pop styles hearing bands that appreciate some of older musical…

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Eric Dingus & OVO present 'HAW' mixtape

Eric Dingus is a young producer, however his talent and penchant to experiment with sounds or styles is proof that he has already gone through an incredible amount of musical maturation.…

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Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Sweet Valley – "Stone"]

This is your Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve. We will try to bring you one “chill” track every day. This is for when you get home and you are…

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib get hurt in "Deeper" [Video]

Freddie Gibbs' style is deceptively simple, thanks to it's direct and blunt nature. He isn't going to dazzle you with metaphors piled atop metaphors, or sweep you away with allusions to…

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World's Fair rap circle around dummies in "Uh Huh"

World's Fair, the wild and bombastic rap collective hailing from Queens, New York, return with a brand new cut to keep your head nodding. "Uh Huh" only receives microphone treatment…

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Well$ wows in his incredibly personal debut 'MTSYD: The Revenge Of The African Booty Scratcher"

Without a doubt, Well$ has one of the funniest mixtape titles to come out this year: MTSYD: The Revenge Of The African Booty Scratcher. While the latter half definitely creates a nasty image…

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Calez offers something unique and inspirational in 'Ceito' [Mixtape]

Chicago's growing importance in pop culture has been both a blessing and curse. On one hand, young disenfranchised citizens have been able to get their voices heard through a brand…

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The Celestics and GoldLink don all black suits for new song, "Funeral"

Two bros, a bootlegged FL Studio, and a cheap microphone were all that was needed to jump start The Celestics' musical career; of course it did not hurt that one would eventually…

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Lupe Fiasco is on a "Mission" to battle Cancer in new song

Whenever you hear that Lupe Fiasco, the Chicago rapping philosopher, dropped a new track, expect knowledge to be kicked extremely hard, social commentary to served, and layer upon thick cemented together…

Little Simz floats right off the 'E.D.G.E' on her new E.P.

Ab-Soul remorsefully begs for "Closure" in new video

Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Dorothy rock your shoes off with debut single, "After Midnight"

Eric Dingus & OVO present 'HAW' mixtape

Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Sweet Valley – "Stone"]

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib get hurt in "Deeper" [Video]

World's Fair rap circle around dummies in "Uh Huh"

Well$ wows in his incredibly personal debut 'MTSYD: The Revenge Of The African Booty Scratcher"

Calez offers something unique and inspirational in 'Ceito' [Mixtape]

The Celestics and GoldLink don all black suits for new song, "Funeral"

Lupe Fiasco is on a "Mission" to battle Cancer in new song

Skateland chats new EP, SXSW, tour rider and more [Interview]

Naomi Campbell brings soul to the forefront with 'Don't You Mind'

Emergency Break shares anthemic energy with new single "HOMETOWN"

Kina shares a wave with his latest single 'I Just Want You'

Bryce Bowyn declares electro-pop "Siege" with electrifying new EP

Lika O shuts down dating rumors: 'I Have Never Dated Tom Sandoval'

Georgia Starnes emerges as an unforgettable new voice

Piper & The Hard Times : A journey through music and friendship

Denise S. Young : A powerhouse in the jazz and classical world

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022