The MC born Jarad Higgins became a commercial juggernaut in less than two years, and passed away just days after turning 21.
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The best overlooked Chicago hip-hop of 2018
Chicago’s hip-hop scene overflows with such variety and abundance that it’s impossible to show enough love to every great release—but that’s no reason not to try.
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Tink remembers the trial by fire that launched her career
The crowds at Adrianna’s wouldn’t rock for just anybody, but as a Calumet City teenager Tink won them over with a mix of drill rap and R&B.
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Chicago DJ Big Hank refashions Future’s flow for footwork on the new Streetwise
Teklife affiliate DJ Big Hank improves a cut from Future’s February data dump by sampling it on his own “Fresher.”
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Toronto’s rave ban, Mexico’s surf scene, Juliana Hatfield on Lorde, and more: music reading from around the Web
The Reader cherry-picks some favorite music stories from the past week of the Internet.
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Angel Marcloid of Fire-Toolz on the voyages of a digital native
Current musical obsessions of Resonance Series cocurator Ben Baker Billington, Angel Marcloid of Fire-Toolz, and the Reader’s Luca Cimarusti
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Comedian Nicholas Rouley on Birdcloud’s shit-kickin’ straight talk
Current musical obsessions of stand-up comics Nicholas Rouley and Stephanie Hasz and Reader music staffer Luca Cimarusti
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Lollapalooza 2016 lineup: Radiohead and a bunch of other acts we all knew would play
A predictable lineup might make celebrating Lollapalooza’s 25th anniversary less than thrilling.
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Let the Lollapalooza lineup predictions begin
Gossip Wolf guesses about the Lolla lineup, the Hideout throws its annual party for local acts heading to SXSW, and more.
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King Louie and Mic Terror reimagine Drake and Future’s hit ‘Jumpman’
Two great Chicago rappers take on the runaway hit from Drake and Future’s recent collaborative album, What a Time to Be Alive.
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The Pixies’ deflating Indie Cindy and 15 more record reviews
Future’s conscience-stricken coke rap and 15 more reviews of recent releases
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The Hot 100 turns disturbingly wholesome
Kids movies and worship music are taking over the pop charts
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Flosstradamus live from the Internet
Local trap duo previews their upcoming NYE gig via live stream.