Noname’s debut album mixes her serious social commentary with a new sensuality and humor.
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Joseph Chilliams talks about the losses he overcame to release one of the year’s best Chicago hip-hop albums
Pivot Gang cofounder Joseph Chilliams released his debut, Henry Church, in August, after months of career highs and personal lows—including the death of friend and collaborator Dinner With John.
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Noname’s quiet strength won out over the din of Lollapalooza
Chicago rapper Noname expresses her humanity through intimacy, and despite the crowds at Lollapalooza, she hit the right notes—when you could hear her.
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With his new GSPL, Phoelix may stop being one of Chicago hip-hop’s best-kept secrets
Phoelix coproduced two of the best Chicago hip-hop releases of 2016, but he saved plenty of magic for his own new debut EP.
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The year Chicago hip-hop beat the haters
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.
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Why little rappers still believe in big radio
Little rappers still believe in big radio thanks to DJs like Nehpets at Power 92.
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Saba brings the west side to life in rap
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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Kittyhawk’s Kate Grube on sassy Japanese math-rock
Current musical obsessions of Kittyhawk’s Kate Grube, Peggy Fioretti of Kickstand Productions, and Reader writer Leor Galil
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On Telefone Chicago rapper Noname finds beauty in details even when the big picture is grim
The rapper formerly known as Noname Gypsy released her debut mixtape as Lollapalooza ended, and her vision of Chicago will linger long after Grant Park is cleaned up.
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Chicago rapper Noname helps honor the life of Hadiya Pendleton tomorrow
Thursday’s Wear Orange Party for Peace includes a set by Noname, whose recent single is a tender celebration of life.