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Breaking Boundaries: How Chicago’s Hip-Hop Scene Redefines Independence

Chicago has long been recognized as a hub for lyrical hip-hop talent, from the early days of Common, Kanye West, Twista, and Lupe Fiasco....

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Sync or Swim: A Guide for Independent Rappers

If you’re an independent rapper, getting your music placed in film, TV, and video games can be a game-changer for your career. Not...

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Brown’Sugar Productions drops ‘Trapped in the Dayz Vol. 2’

Rising DC producer Brown’Sugar Productions has released her debut collaborative album titled Trapped in the Days Vol. 2.  The album...

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Daylight Tone, Galaxy Francis Collide on New Single ‘Woosah’

A dope new track built on production by Sebastian Kamae (credits include femdot., Khary, Ajani Jones, Blvck Svm, Mick Jenkins & Jalen...

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Kota the Friend, Statik Selektah Flawless on ‘To See a Sunset’

Kota the Friend and Statik Selektah faced a seemingly impossible task with the creation and release of To See a Sunset.  The album dropped...

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Twelve’Len Enlists Denzel Curry on New Single ‘Lady Draco’

Another collab, another hit for longtime friends and frequent collaborators Twelve’Len and Denzel Curry.  The South Florida tandem has...

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Alonda Rich - So Far So Good
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Alonda Rich Releases Irresistible Five Song EP ‘So Far So Good’

Just a few days ahead of last Saturday’s performance at SXSW’s DSCVR Austin, Harrisburg, PA singer Alonda Rich shared an elegant 5...

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Ché Brings his Sound to Life with Inspired ‘Ché Unplugged’ EP

Nineteen-year-old recording artist Ché has taken a creative and unique route to present his newest project, Ché Unplugged.  Drawing...

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Miami’s Kidd Wes Shines on New Album ‘Church’

Miami-based emcee Kidd Wes has released his highly anticipated LP, Church.  The 11-track offering is a testament to Wes’s sonic utility...

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Kota the Friend To See a Sunset Deluxe
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Kota the Friend, Statik Selektah Drop Second Album Single, ‘One Life’

Kota the Friend and Statik Selektah have released One Life, the sensational second single from their upcoming collab album “To See a...

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