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.
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Chicago producer Nasim Williams on his new track with Cam’ron and the mentor who made him a musician
Today Nasim Williams drops “Want It All,” a collaboration with L’s, Ly-key on the Beat, and Cam’ron.
Save Money rapper Brian Fresco realizes his ambition with Casanova
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.
Reader track premiere: Soul band the O’My’s ‘Pieces,’ recorded after surviving a van accident
The newest single comes from the forthcoming EP, Keeping the Faith.
King Louie addresses his life in Chicago with Tony
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.
Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class
Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class: Alex Wiley, Saba, Spenzo, Taylor Bennett, and ZMoney
Alex Wiley opens Club Wiley
The Closed Sessions marquee rapper dropped his debut yesterday, and its experimental, maximalist pop sound is part of what makes it so endearing.
Best shows to see: Local Natives, Howl, Ana Moura, Martha Wainwright
Indie darlings moving on up, a metal band pushing the boundaries of doom, and two singer-songwriters worth paying attention to
Gossip Wolf: New blood in Anatomy of Habit
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
Tree grows his own way
Tremaine “Tree” Johnson proves there’s more to the new generation of Chicago hip-hop than Chief Keef and the drill scene
Gossip Wolf: Bitchpork’s not dead!
Bitchpork comes back for 2012, Engine merges with Soma Studios, and more
A Hornet’s Nest at South by Southwest
Chicago hip-hop blog Ruby Hornet filled an Austin mansion with rappers to make the new comp Closed Sessions: ATX.