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Gifts to teach hip-hop heads their history

by Leor Galil November 27, 2019August 18, 2021

Each of these reissues helps unfold a different chapter in the rich narrative of the Chicago hip-hop scene.

Posted inMusic

The Maypole Folk Festival builds a big tent

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 23, 2019August 18, 2021

The Maypole Folk Festival builds a big tent, the Goldstars lead a crowded tribute to R&B icon Andre Williams, and more.

Posted inMusic

Local punks Droids Blood add new variety to their dark, deranged hardcore

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 22, 2019August 18, 2021

Local punks Droids Blood add new variety to their dark, deranged hardcore, DJ Kool Hersh drops the expansive mix Attack of the Chicago Boogie, and more.

Posted inMusic

Hip-hop site Ruby Hornet throws its first show in years

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 30, 2018August 18, 2021

Hip-hop site Ruby Hornet throws its first show in years, Lumpen Radio teams up with Sonorama for a bumping Día de los Muertos party, and more.

Posted inMusic

Kweku Collins celebrates a great freshman year at Closed Sessions

by Leor Galil April 13, 2016August 18, 2021

Thoughtful young Evanston rapper and producer Kweku Collins celebrates a great freshman year at Closed Sessions with the release of his first album.

Posted inBlogs

Remembering DJ Timbuck2, a guiding force in Chicago hip-hop

by Leor Galil December 22, 2015August 18, 2021

A nightclub party starter, WGCI radio personality, and scene linchpin, DJ Timbuck2 died Saturday at age 34.

Posted inBlogs

ShowYouSuck has the edge

by Leor Galil July 12, 2013August 19, 2021

The rising local rapper drops a new track about straight-edge, and one Reader writer reflects on his own relationship with the term and what it represents.

Rapper ShowYouSuck at Jugrnaut
Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Place Where Music and Clothes Meet

by Leor Galil June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

The bond between local hip-hop acts and the folks behind this city’s streetwear stores and brands is tight.

Chance the Rapper takes in the sights at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
Posted inMusic

Chance the Rapper drops Acid Rap

by Leor Galil April 23, 2013July 21, 2022

Chance the Rapper drops Acid Rap—and it’s going to take him to places he’s only imagined.

Posted inBlogs

DJ and editor Alex Fruchter on leaving Ruby Hornet to focus on Closed Sessions

by Leor Galil March 6, 2013August 19, 2021

The man known as DJ RTC: “Curren$y, he sent me an e-mail, just three words: ‘I’m with you.'”

Posted inBlogs

Closed Sessions opens up Chicago hip-hop

by Miles Raymer July 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Local studio to release its third compilation

White Tonight by Baby Teeth
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Julian Malone’s mistaken dis track

by Jessica Hopper and Leor Galil March 8, 2012August 19, 2021

Julian Malone goes solo, Owls reunite, and Baby Teeth drops a fourth LP

Left to right: Dikembe Caston (aka Kembe X) with fellow Village members Genesis Denton and Alex Wiley
Posted inMusic

It takes the Village

by Leor Galil January 26, 2012August 19, 2021

Kembe X and the Village have gone high school dropouts to hashtag hip-hop hustlers

Posted inBlogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Miles Raymer March 24, 2011August 19, 2021

High-concept hip-hop comps, puzzling singer-songwriters, Elephant 6 tours, hot gossip, and lots of recommended shows

Ruby Hornet editor in chief Alex Frutcher
Posted inMusic

A Hornet’s Nest at South by Southwest

by Miles Raymer March 24, 2011August 19, 2021

Chicago hip-hop blog Ruby Hornet filled an Austin mansion with rappers to make the new comp Closed Sessions: ATX.

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