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Chicago’s hip-hop scene has always been a force — a collision of grit, creativity, raw storytelling, and undeniable star power. While mainstream eyes often zoom in on the city’s drill movement, the ...

Lil Zay Osama releases YN Tape, a drill inspired project spotlighting Chicago’s next generation of rising hip hop artists.

DEXLVL (Dex-Level) has been quietly shaping the sound of modern music from his base in Chicago, blending hip-hop, R&B, jazz, pop, and gospel with a foundation rooted in live instrumentation. The ...

Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

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A few of the artists at this year’s Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, listed left to right: top row Saba, Bktherula, and G Herbo; bottom row Sexyy Red and Don Toliver and Yeat, who perform a ...

The artist joined with a local shelter to show the threats the community faces. As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, thousands of potential evictions are on the horizon, and cities are growing ...