He Who Walks Three Ways Archives

Mic Shane helped boost Chicago hip-hop onto a global stage

Mic Shane cofounded the city’s first hip-hop magazine in 1991 and worked tirelessly for decades to help the scene grow.

Just in case you’ve been waiting to spend your monthly music budget till more of it would go to artists and labels

Early Chicago hip-hop group He Who Walks Three Ways share two 90s demos, Lillerne Tapes releases an eclectic benefit compilation, and more.

An oral history of DJ Jesse de la Peña’s foundational Blue Groove Lounge hip-hop night, on the occasion of its belated 25th birthday parties