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Home » Sicko Mobb

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Posted inMusic

Saba brings the west side to life in rap

by Leor Galil September 28, 2016January 27, 2022

On the new Bucket List Project, Saba reminds Chicago that the west side is more than just a source of crime statistics—it’s also a home.

Posted inBlogs

Sicko Mobb expand bop’s borders on Super Saiyan Vol. 3

by Leor Galil February 3, 2016August 18, 2021

West-side duo Sicko Mobb became one of the most prominent artists in bop a few years ago, and their latest mixtape challenges the sound’s conventions.

Posted inMusic

Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 1, 2015August 18, 2021

Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape, Savage Sister debuts the side project Eyes Behind the Veil, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Prepare for Friday’s Super Fiesta and catch up on all things bop related

by Leor Galil August 20, 2014August 18, 2021

Now’s a good time to catch up on the latest releases from S.B.E., M.B.E., Breezy Montana, Dlow, and King Kemo.

Posted inBlogs

Twista talks about his new album, The Dark Horse

by Leor Galil August 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The Chicago hip-hop veteran chats about what inspired the title of his new album, working with rising local rappers, and getting involved in the community.

Posted inBlogs

Open Mike Eagle and Kit expand Chicago hip-hop, inside and out

by Leor Galil June 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Mike Eagle no longer lives in Chicago but this city is still on his mind in his new album, Dark Comedy, while local rapper Kit keeps going down a dark, strange path with Lownt God Rising.

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

Reader’s Agenda Wed 3/26: Logan Square Home Movie Day, the Social Takeover, and Sicko Mobb

by Brianna Wellen March 26, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, March 26

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 2/21: More bopping, bike art, and Third Coast Percussion

by Taylor Tolbert February 21, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, February 21

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 2/14: our Anti-Valentine’s Day shindig, a Bop-a-Thon, and Ladydrawers Comics Collective’s group show

by Jillian Sandler February 14, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, February 14

Posted inBlogs

DJ MoonDawg brings bopping to the masses while Elmo does the “Kemo Step”

by Leor Galil January 27, 2014August 18, 2021

WGCI on-air personality DJ MoonDawg just dropped a compilation mixtape of some of the best local rap songs to bop to, and you can watch a dude dressed as Elmo dancing to one of the tracks.

Posted inBlogs

Kick off the new year with Sicko Mobb’s debut mixtape

by Leor Galil January 1, 2014August 18, 2021

If your New Year’s resolution is to strap on some dancing shoes and learn how to bop then you should be playing Sicko Mobb’s Super Saiyan Vol. 1 on repeat.

Posted inBlogs

Warm up Friday with the first annual Thanksgiving Bop-a-Thon

by Leor Galil November 27, 2013August 19, 2021

Cicero’s Olympic Theatre hosts an all-star lineup of rappers who make happy tracks for bopping—here’s hoping west-side trio S.B.E. get added to the bill.

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Sicko Mobb team up with Lil Durk for the frenetic fiesta jam “Maserati”

by Leor Galil November 7, 2013August 19, 2021

The west-side duo recently dropped a couple bop-ready tunes with a couple big-time Chicago rappers, and the tune with Lil Durk slays.

Travon "Lil Kemo" Biggs (second from left) with the members of west-side rap group M.I.C: Lil Chris, Mikey Dollaz, and I.L Will
Posted inMusic

Bopping makes its move

by Leor Galil October 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Bopping has already swept the Chicago hip-hop scene—all the dance needs to break nationwide is a crossover hit.

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