Six years ago Fredo Santana helped make Chicago the epicenter of the rap world, and on Friday he passed away at age 27.
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Record Store Day 2016: Sales, giveaways, in-store performances, and more
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.
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Lil Bibby and Fluffy get some help from rap friends
Lil Bibby raps about being solo on the streets, Fluffy raps about a damaged relationship—both excel thanks to a boost from a buddy.
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Chandler London’s star trek
The Chicago rapper just set a course for the hip-hop heavens with his new EP, Ritchie: A Space Odyssey.
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Gossip Wolf: Let the Pitchfork predictions begin!
Pitchfork lineup predictions, Charlemagne Palestine’s long-overdue return to Chicago, and more
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Best shows to see: Mike Donovan, Bettye LaVette, Twin Peaks
Best shows to see on Mon 10/28 through Wed 10/30.
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Jukebox update: Kiss, Jorge Ben Jor, and more
Our latest round of staff picks for the Reader‘s Interactive Jukebox (jukebox.chicagoreader.com)
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I can’t stop obsessing over Kevin Gates’s new Luca Brasi Story mixtape
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.