2008ighties

Julian Malone's "16th Switch" was a short one

As Chicago's Julian Malone's Diff.Rent project continues to elude our ears, he maintains his buzz with a steady stream of solid singles for listeners to enjoy while they wait. This tactic hasn't slowed…

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Calez defeats negative vibes with "Positive Energy"

It seems that Chicago emcee and producer collective 2008ighties are gearing up for a strong showing this year. With Julian Malone set to drop his project, Diff. Rent, at the start of next month…

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Julian Malone releases another two-song combo, "Jazzy Belle" and "Cherish the Ape"

Julian Malone, the Chicago emcee and key member of the 2008ighties collective, has consistently assaulted his soundcloud with new music for fans to dig into, during the last few months. Each new…

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Julian Malone lets loose pair of 'Diff.RNT' tracks

Julian Malone has steadily been building a buzz to the release of his next project, Diff.RNT, which is long overdue. The Chicago emcee and founding member of the 2008igthies collective, has run into a…

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Calez – "Peaceful"

Chicago has a laundry list of issues that should be of the primary concern in society; from the rampant gun violence claiming the lives of young adults on the streets,…

Julian Malone's "16th Switch" was a short one

Calez defeats negative vibes with "Positive Energy"

Julian Malone releases another two-song combo, "Jazzy Belle" and "Cherish the Ape"

Julian Malone lets loose pair of 'Diff.RNT' tracks

Calez – "Peaceful"

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