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Vi City taps Ari Stylez for downtempo rap banger “Won’t Do”

Chicago born and bred rapper, songwriter, and producer Vi City has just unleashed the standout track from his newly released 10-track LP Hotels and Heartbreaks. Called "Won't Do", the prolific…

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Galaxy Francis connects with Daylight Tone and Tri Nohbi for new single "CTRL U"

Galaxy Francis has connected with Daylight Tone and Tri Nohbi for a new single, titled "CTRL U". Francis is a multi-hyphenate recording artist based in Chicago. He identifies as a…

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Chicago's SoloSam is putting up "Numbers" on new single

Chicago artist SoloSam has dropped off a new single, titled "Numbers". The new track is written and self-produced by SoloSam, and mixed and mastered by LEALE, and it follows up…

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Live from the kitchen table: McKinley Dixon speaks on new album “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?”[Interview]

From my mama's kitchen table from the other end of a Zoom call, I sat down with Virginia-born, currently Chicago-based rapper/ poet McKinley Dixon on his upcoming monolith of a…

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'DEAD ENDS' is a stunning gem from Piwa

Chicago-based artist Piwa might not be a household name just yet, but after a spin of her new EP DEAD ENDS, you'd be hard pressed to understand why. There aren't polished gems…

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Tyre Hakim debuts reflective verses on new single, “Last Supper” [Video]

Chicago rapper Tyre Hakim showcases his lyricism on latest release, “Last Supper.” The track’s music video is set in a lavish mansion with the rapper accompanied by a beautiful woman.…

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Trauma and nostalgia, innovative merch, and a love for Geminis: a conversation with Chicago’s theMIND [Interview]

EARMILK sat down with Chicago creative theMIND to discuss the deluxe version of his latest album, utilizing fragrance as a piece of merchandise, and how Geminis deserve much more love.…

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Open Mike Eagle announces new album with new song "i'll fight you"

One of the most prolific names in art rap, Open Mike Eagle, opens a new era with a new song titled "i'll fight you", produced by the legendary Diamond D. a tape…

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theMIND reaches new artistic heights with SUMMIT

The Ty Dolla Sign of Conscious Rap, theMIND has been one of the most familiar features present in the underground hip hop space amidst the neo-soul renaissance, providing vocals for…

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Worry Club return with genre-blending EP 'ur not real'

Chicago's Worry Club have returned with a fresh new EP called ur not real. Following up engaging indie laced singles such as "Pretty Face" and "Lately" with John the Ghost,…

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Fastmoney Ant drops new trap anthem “Crash Out”

Chicago rapper Fastmoney Ant gets back to the basics on latest release, “Crash Out.” Serving crisp bars over a bass-heavy hip-hop beat, the artist describes his experience in the streets…

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Blvck Svm connects with Sebastian Kamae for fresh new EP 'fiftypercentgratuity'

Blvck Svm has conneced with Dutch producer Sebastian Kamae for a fresh new EP called fiftypercentgratuity. Originally from Floria, Svm moved to to the midwest to attend the University of…

Vi City taps Ari Stylez for downtempo rap banger “Won’t Do”

Galaxy Francis connects with Daylight Tone and Tri Nohbi for new single "CTRL U"

Chicago's SoloSam is putting up "Numbers" on new single

Live from the kitchen table: McKinley Dixon speaks on new album “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?”[Interview]

'DEAD ENDS' is a stunning gem from Piwa

Tyre Hakim debuts reflective verses on new single, “Last Supper” [Video]

Trauma and nostalgia, innovative merch, and a love for Geminis: a conversation with Chicago’s theMIND [Interview]

Open Mike Eagle announces new album with new song "i'll fight you"

theMIND reaches new artistic heights with SUMMIT

Worry Club return with genre-blending EP 'ur not real'

Fastmoney Ant drops new trap anthem “Crash Out”

Blvck Svm connects with Sebastian Kamae for fresh new EP 'fiftypercentgratuity'

Akilah Etienne dives into love, loss and acceptance on "Til the End of Time"

A.D.A.M. Music Project brings Atari's Pitfall! to life in the chaotic video for "Knocked Down" [Video]

HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money strip away the gimmicks on "Fell 4 It"

Matt Jones chats new album, learning to live with change, Southwest Virginia and more! [Interview]

Lynn Hollyfield shares important protest song "We Are The People" [Video]

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

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