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.
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Sicko Mobb expand bop’s borders on Super Saiyan Vol. 3
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.
Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape
Ebullient bop troupe Sicko Mobb drop their second mixtape, Savage Sister debuts the side project Eyes Behind the Veil, and more.
Prepare for Friday’s Super Fiesta and catch up on all things bop related
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.
Twista talks about his new album, The Dark Horse
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.
Open Mike Eagle and Kit expand Chicago hip-hop, inside and out
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.
Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class
Five honors students from Chicago rap’s freshman class: Alex Wiley, Saba, Spenzo, Taylor Bennett, and ZMoney
Reader’s Agenda Wed 3/26: Logan Square Home Movie Day, the Social Takeover, and Sicko Mobb
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, March 26
Reader’s Agenda Fri 2/21: More bopping, bike art, and Third Coast Percussion
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, February 21
Reader’s Agenda Fri 2/14: our Anti-Valentine’s Day shindig, a Bop-a-Thon, and Ladydrawers Comics Collective’s group show
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, February 14
DJ MoonDawg brings bopping to the masses while Elmo does the “Kemo Step”
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.
Kick off the new year with Sicko Mobb’s debut mixtape
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.
Warm up Friday with the first annual Thanksgiving Bop-a-Thon
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.
12 O’Clock Track: Sicko Mobb team up with Lil Durk for the frenetic fiesta jam “Maserati”
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.
Bopping makes its move
Bopping has already swept the Chicago hip-hop scene—all the dance needs to break nationwide is a crossover hit.