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Posted inMusic

Naledge brings his rapper’s brain back to academia

by Leor Galil May 12, 2020August 18, 2021

Jabari “Naledge” Evans of Kidz in the Hall talks about his doctoral dissertation, incorporating hip-hop into education, the drill scene hacking the industry, and more.

Posted inMusic

The year Chicago hip-hop beat the haters

by Leor Galil December 22, 2016August 18, 2021

For ages, Chicago rappers tore each other down, as though the city could produce only one star at a time—but in 2016 the whole scene seemed to grasp the value of community.

Posted inBlogs

Alex Wiley drops a new EP just in time for XXL’s ‘Freshman issue’ voting

by Leor Galil March 18, 2015August 18, 2021

Wiley is one of seven Chicagoans up for the coveted final spot on XXL‘s forthcoming eighth annual “Freshman class” issue.

Posted inBlogs

Ascending Englewood rapper Spenzo gets closer to the top with new song ‘Effortlessly’

by Leor Galil February 4, 2015August 18, 2021

The newest track from the the forthcoming Ahead Of My Time mixtape makes the MC’s rise seem like a lock.

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

XXL’s ‘Freshman’ admissions board loves Chicago

by Leor Galil May 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Four of the rising rappers XXL put on its seventh-annual “Freshman cover” are from Chicago—and they’ve been in the Reader before.

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

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Chicago rap’s big day out at SXSW

by Leor Galil March 15, 2013August 19, 2021

Chance the Rapper’s ascendance continues at SXSW, and more.

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