Posts Tagged ‘chicago hip hop’
Chicago rapper Landon Battles talks hip-hop and making a difference
In a word, up-and-coming Chicago-based rapper Landon Battles is versatile. His live-wire personality, insightful yet witty lyrics and overall creativity set him apart from the increasingly crowded Chicago rap scene, where at times it’s…
Read MoreAwdazcate presents 5th annual Waffle Fest; and yes, there will be waffles
Music Festivals abound in Chicago during the summer. Artists from around the world come to showcase their skills at Lollapalooza, Northcoast and others. The consistent theme of many of these festivals…
Read MoreA Different Shade of Pink breast cancer awarenesss event
On Sunday, Oct. 26, Chicago’s hip-hop community came out to support one of its own — Antwone Muhammad, aka Twone Gabz. Since being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing a…
Read MoreChance The Rapper readies 1st full-length studio album
The last 18 or so months have been something of a whirlwind for Chicago emcee Chance The Rapper. Releasing a critically acclaimed mixtape, Acid Rap, making it to the top of…
Read MoreIll Brown feat. Waterr: ‘Bar-Baric’
Black Brown and Ugly: Hip-Hop’s New Voice
BBU is a testament to the diversity and power of hip hop.
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