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After a bout of self-doubt, Chicago rapper Kembe X re-emerges with a star’s brightness

by Leor Galil January 31, 2020August 18, 2021

In an October interview with Lyrical Lemonade, Chicago rapper Kembe X (born Dikembe Caston) described a rocky patch in 2017 that brought him to a breaking point in his career. He’d been talking to R&B singer Kehlani, opening up about his lack of confidence and disinterest in his creative direction, and she asked him if […]

Posted inMusic

Chicago blog Lyrical Lemonade shares its juice with rising rappers

by Leor Galil August 23, 2017August 18, 2021

By showing love to potential stars as well as certified sensations, hip-hop outlet Lyrical Lemonade has built a community alongside its brand.

Posted inMusic

The Vic screens the Wax Trax! Records documentary before it’s even finished

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 28, 2017August 18, 2021

The Vic screens the Wax Trax! Records documentary before it’s even finished, Chicago expat Alex Wiley returns to headline a hip-hop party at the Promontory, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago rapper Max Wonders melds early-90s new jack swing with Kanye-style maximalism

by Leor Galil September 21, 2016August 18, 2021

“Go Home” is a highlight of Max Wonders’s new debut album, Hues to Blame.

Posted inBlogs

Rapper Kembe X returns to town behind the ferocious single ‘Squad Day’

by Leor Galil September 14, 2016August 18, 2021

In June rumors spread that Kembe X had signed with TDE—and even though he didn’t, you should still listen to his new album, Talk Back.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago rapper Monster Mike claims his own spotlight on Welcome to HDUB

by Leor Galil June 8, 2016August 18, 2021

For years Monster Mike has been contributing to Chicago hip-hop as part of two promising young crews, but he comes into his own on his new mixtape.

Posted inBlogs

Never mind the radio edits, here’s a new EP from local rapper Kembe X

by Leor Galil August 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Scion AV drops a five-song release from the Village collective member, which features Alex Wiley and Ab-Soul.

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

12 O’Clock Track: Alex Wiley and Kembe X reconnect on the electrifying “Know Normal”

by Leor Galil January 16, 2014August 18, 2021

The Village rappers team up for a strangely alluring track.

Posted inBlogs

Jean Deaux helps take local rap group the Village overseas with “Woozy”

by Leor Galil November 6, 2013August 19, 2021

Just a couple months after Village affiliate Isaiah Rashad signed a deal with Kendrick Lamar’s Top Dawg Entertainment local rapper-singer and Village member Jean Deaux appears on a tune from UK pop-rock band Glass Animals and makes the track her own.

Posted inBlogs

Remembering Rodney Kyles Jr., aka rapper In Rod We Lust

by Leor Galil September 4, 2013August 19, 2021

The aspiring local MC died two years ago yesterday, but his memory lives on in through some great rappers repping Chicago.

Majical Cloudz
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The Reader’s guide to Pitchfork afterparties

by Leor Galil July 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Pitchfork afterparties: There’s no Bitchpork this year, but there is Rotted Tooth, plus plenty more.

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

Another tab of Acid Rap: More nuggets about Chance the Rapper’s life, music, and forthcoming mixtape

by Leor Galil April 24, 2013August 19, 2021

Couldn’t get enough of Chicago MC Chance the Rapper in the Reader‘s B Side cover feature?

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Win a Closed Sessions CIMMfest prize pack

by Leor Galil April 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Try your hand at rap-related movie trivia and win a pair of tickets to Closed Sessions’ CIMMfest showcase and a limited label T-shirt.

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