I’m thankful for the first full-length collaboration between Chicago rappers SD and Brian Fresco, the new Muddbruddas (Empire). Its mere existence takes a wrecking ball to the tired cliche that the local scene is split into two camps, “drill” and “alternative hip-hop,” that are isolated from each other’s sound and influence. When Chief Keef kicked […]
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Chicago rapper Brian Fresco extends Save Money and Tree’s winning streaks with SoulMoney
When local rapper-producer Tree and Save Money member Brian Fresco team up the results are unsurprisingly great.
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Listen to the track Caleb James made with his dad for The Jones 2.0
The Save Money rapper and producer recently dropped “Honestly and Loyalty,” a track he made with his dad for the forthcoming The Jones 2.0.
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Chicago MC Caleb James does right by his dad
Caleb James grew up in his father’s studio, and now he’s ready to join his friends Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa in the spotlight.
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12 O’Clock Track: Get pumped up for Lincoln Hall’s stacked local rap show with Caleb James’s “Flexin'”
The Save Money rapper-producer will convince you to check out nearly a dozen rap acts this evening with the latest video for a track off his recent mixtape, The Jones.
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Gossip Wolf: People-watching at Pitchfork
Gossip Wolf: People-watching at Pitchfork, new material from Pezband, and a farewell to Cross Record.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 7/19: The Save Money Army, Black Panthers on film, and new work by Thodos Dance Company
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, July 19
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Best shows to see: Lord Dying, Caleb James, Eviyan, Protomartyr, and of course Pitchfork
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Lord Dying, Caleb James, Eviyan, Protomartyr, the Vans Warped Tour, and of course the Pitchfork Music Festival.
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The Reader’s guide to Pitchfork afterparties
Pitchfork afterparties: There’s no Bitchpork this year, but there is Rotted Tooth, plus plenty more.
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How local rapper Young Giftz improved his already great tune “Nino”
Up-and-coming local MC Young Giftz improved on his great 2012 collaboration with Tree, “Nino,” by making it longer and adding contributions from members of Save Money.
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Chance the Rapper drops Acid Rap
Chance the Rapper drops Acid Rap—and it’s going to take him to places he’s only imagined.
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Fashion tips from the Treated Crew
Million Dollar Mano assembles an all-star team of trash talkers