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Posted inBlogs

Groundbreaking Chicago drill rapper Fredo Santana died this weekend

by Leor Galil January 22, 2018August 18, 2021

Six years ago Fredo Santana helped make Chicago the epicenter of the rap world, and on Friday he passed away at age 27.

Posted inMusic

Record Store Day 2016: Sales, giveaways, in-store performances, and more

by Leor Galil April 13, 2016August 18, 2021

This year’s Record Store Day releases leave a lot to be desired, but the full slate of in-store performances should make shop hopping worth it anyway.

Posted inBlogs

Lil Bibby and Fluffy get some help from rap friends

by Leor Galil July 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Lil Bibby raps about being solo on the streets, Fluffy raps about a damaged relationship—both excel thanks to a boost from a buddy.

Posted inBlogs

Chandler London’s star trek

by Leor Galil March 19, 2014August 18, 2021

The Chicago rapper just set a course for the hip-hop heavens with his new EP, Ritchie: A Space Odyssey.

Gossip Wolf thinks Speedy Ortiz will be among the acts playing Pitchfork this summer.
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Let the Pitchfork predictions begin!

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Pitchfork lineup predictions, Charlemagne Palestine’s long-overdue return to Chicago, and more

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Mike Donovan, Bettye LaVette, Twin Peaks

by Luca Cimarusti October 28, 2013August 19, 2021

Best shows to see on Mon 10/28 through Wed 10/30.

Posted inBlogs

Jukebox update: Kiss, Jorge Ben Jor, and more

by Tosten Burks May 20, 2013August 19, 2021

Our latest round of staff picks for the Reader‘s Interactive Jukebox (jukebox.chicagoreader.com)

Posted inBlogs

I can’t stop obsessing over Kevin Gates’s new Luca Brasi Story mixtape

by Leor Galil February 13, 2013August 18, 2021

Some mixtapes are so great they demand to be replayed before you finish listening to the entire thing; Kevin Gates’s new The Luca Brasi Story is one of those mixtapes.

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