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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…

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We're into Secret Colours as much as they are "Into You" [Video]

Chicago's little-known four-piece indie rock band, Secret Colours, have made it their business of fusing the clean guitar riffs of '60s psych rock with the feedback-riddled serenity of '90s Britpop. When…

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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,…

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Dally Auston – "Save It" (Prod. SMOKO)

SaveMoney's Westside emcee, Dally Auston, return this week with a brand new single to lace fan's ears. Since the release of his debut project, The Wood, back in May, Auston has built…

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Noname Gypsy – "Samaritan" (Feat. Mick Jenkins)

Noname Gypsy has quickly become one of my favorite emcees releasing music; from the moment I heard her on Chance The Rapper's "Lost", off of his Acid Rap mixtape, I felt an instant…

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Lil Bibby – "Change" [Video]

There has to be something in Chicago's water, what else can possibly explain the fact that there seems to be an infinite stream of talented emcees all washing up on…

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Tokyo Shawn – "U No Me" (Ta-Ku "Hey Justin" Remix)

SaveMoney has enjoyed unprecedented success this year; thanks to fan's and critic's high praise for both Chance the Rapper's Acid Rap and Vic Mensa's Innanetape, the Chicago crew have found their way to the…

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Pivot Gang – JIMMY [Mixtape + Download]

So, who in the world is Jimmy? A good question for Chicago based rap collective Pivot Gang, comprised of brothers Saba and Joseph Chilliams, their cousin John Walt, MFn Melo, Frsh Waters,…

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Spenzo – "Get Money" [Video]

Chicago has found itself in the middle of a hip hop renaissance. After the meteoric rise of the Drill Scene–whose biggest star, Chief Keef, has enjoyed major success–and the impressive…

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Wavefront Music Festival – What Makes it Different & Invitational Winners

Wavefront Music Festival 2013 is fast approaching. The premier electronic festival that takes place on Montrose Beach in downtown Chicago features a mix of main stage artists like Diplo and…

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Wavefront Music Festival [Ticket Giveaway]

It's a given that Chicago is a prime destination for live music lovers. Year after year, Chicago music fans look to the city to act as a personal receptionist, compiling…

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Rusko & Friends @ Aragon Ballroom [Event Preview]

Someone once told me before my first Rusko show that “he goes harder than you do” and man was this truer than true. To this day I share this tidbit with anyone…

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

We're into Secret Colours as much as they are "Into You" [Video]

Calez – "Peaceful"

Dally Auston – "Save It" (Prod. SMOKO)

Noname Gypsy – "Samaritan" (Feat. Mick Jenkins)

Lil Bibby – "Change" [Video]

Tokyo Shawn – "U No Me" (Ta-Ku "Hey Justin" Remix)

Pivot Gang – JIMMY [Mixtape + Download]

Spenzo – "Get Money" [Video]

Wavefront Music Festival – What Makes it Different & Invitational Winners

Wavefront Music Festival [Ticket Giveaway]

Rusko & Friends @ Aragon Ballroom [Event Preview]

Tangerine Cassette turns heartbreak into art with bold new album “ROLL THE CREDITS”

Olina find strength in softness and emotional honesty in new EP “By The Book”

Ananda Xenia Shakti blends devotion and fearlessness on immersive new single “The Perfumed Garden”

Shelita charts an emotional course on “Sailors”

Jeff Vidov blends latin fire and rock energy on new single “Take a Ride”

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

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