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Naledge brings his rapper’s brain back to academia

by Leor Galil May 12, 2020August 18, 2021

Jabari “Naledge” Evans of Kidz in the Hall talks about his doctoral dissertation, incorporating hip-hop into education, the drill scene hacking the industry, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago producer Nasim Williams on his new track with Cam’ron and the mentor who made him a musician

by Leor Galil January 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Today Nasim Williams drops “Want It All,” a collaboration with L’s, Ly-key on the Beat, and Cam’ron.

Posted inBlogs

Save Money rapper Brian Fresco realizes his ambition with Casanova

by Leor Galil July 7, 2016August 18, 2021

Save Money Summer continues with the release of Brian Fresco’s Casanova, whose best moments don’t come from the collective’s best-known members.

Posted inBlogs

Reader track premiere: Soul band the O’My’s ‘Pieces,’ recorded after surviving a van accident

by Leor Galil January 19, 2015August 18, 2021

The newest single comes from the forthcoming EP, Keeping the Faith.

Posted inBlogs

King Louie addresses his life in Chicago with Tony

by Leor Galil July 9, 2014August 18, 2021

The southeast-side rapper occupies a desirable but peculiar position in Chicago’s hip-hop community, though that doesn’t appear to bear much influence on the music that’s made him a face of the scene.

Posted inMusic

Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class

by Leor Galil May 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class: Alex Wiley, Saba, Spenzo, Taylor Bennett, and ZMoney

Posted inBlogs

Alex Wiley opens Club Wiley

by Leor Galil June 5, 2013August 19, 2021

The Closed Sessions marquee rapper dropped his debut yesterday, and its experimental, maximalist pop sound is part of what makes it so endearing.

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Local Natives, Howl, Ana Moura, Martha Wainwright

by Miles Raymer March 21, 2013August 19, 2021

Indie darlings moving on up, a metal band pushing the boundaries of doom, and two singer-songwriters worth paying attention to

Anatomy of Habit: back in full force
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: New blood in Anatomy of Habit

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 16, 2013August 18, 2021

Gossip Wolf: New blood in Anatomy of Habit, a new band from Josh Chicoine of the M’s, and a new mixtape from Alex Wiley

"There's only been three rappers that have made me cry. It was Tupac, Nas, and this guy." —Marco Dane of Project Mayhem
Posted inMusic

Tree grows his own way

by Leor Galil August 15, 2012August 19, 2021

Tremaine “Tree” Johnson proves there’s more to the new generation of Chicago hip-hop than Chief Keef and the drill scene

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Thu 6/28

by Drew Hunt June 28, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Thursday, June 28, 2012

Will Tyvek look this goofy when they're playing Bitchpork? No. Absolutely not.
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Bitchpork’s not dead!

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Bitchpork comes back for 2012, Engine merges with Soma Studios, and more

Ruby Hornet editor in chief Alex Frutcher
Posted inMusic

A Hornet’s Nest at South by Southwest

by Miles Raymer March 24, 2011August 19, 2021

Chicago hip-hop blog Ruby Hornet filled an Austin mansion with rappers to make the new comp Closed Sessions: ATX.

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