Chicago-based hip-hop artist, songwriter, and activist, Ric Wilson, just released his new EP, “AMERICA RUNS ON DISCO”, primed for dancefloors and rooted in Black radical traditions. Ric joined us to ...
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Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish stopped at the Vocalo studios to discuss how their new album “Hi Top Fade” calls back to the origins of hip-hop. The duo heads to the Empty Bottle on Dec. 19. The ...
Chicago’s hip-hop scene is thriving in 2026, blending its historic music heritage with fresh directions, digital-first strategies, and community-centered vision. From drill’s evolution to ...
Chicago hip-hop has always had a way of producing artists who operate entirely on their own terms — artists who grind in the shadows of the mainstream but carry a weight in their pen that demands ...
When Chance The Rapper dropped his pivotal mixtape “Acid Rap” back in 2013, the beaming Chicago native was determined to carve his name in the sand alongside notable rap legends. He received the ...
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