Everybody has stress in their life. Most of us probably have more than we need. We create stress. The pressure of wearing the right clothes, being the best at what we do, the pressure of going out on a new date, the pressure of keeping yourself from getting out of the car and strangling the […]
Le Shake: “By The Way” – preserves it’s authenticity
Chicago based dance music artists Andy Holbrook and Martin Detrois form Le Shake, an 80’s inspired dance music group who recently released their single “By The Way” featuring Chuck New on vocals. The collective offer us a 5-minute snapshot of their musical world on this track – the neon, glittery, night-time-is-the-right-time world where disco never […]
Trae Byrnes: “Why You So LOUD” – a mixtape that harnesses the power of this band
If you like loud, challenging, genre defying bands, Trae Byrnes is right for you. The music is diverse while staying on the indie and alternative rock side – highly inventive and thrill-inducing. Trae Byrnes has all the power, energy, and emotion you’d come to expect from the aforementioned genres, with the added bonus of layers […]
Jayy Queezy: “Revival of Hiphop” – wordplay and ear for production
Born on the Southside of Chicago, Jaquez R. Hailey aka Jayy Queezy is hip hop and rap artist that brings an honest and genuine sound to the music industry. He started by working with good friends and members of Arrogant Fame Productions, Travie, Kurtiss Berry and Chief Marco, going on to record at local engineer […]
Hunnid: “CCG Or Die” (Produced By Chino) – a hard act to follow
Multi-nominated and award winning urban artist, Hunnid rises from the Southside of Chicago, where at 18 he started taking music seriously. However it’s more than music with Hunnid, as he states, “I’m speaking for those people at the bottom without power or a voice, it’s bigger than me! Not many people can do what I […]
TURNPIKERAP: “Dope Sell Itself Vol.1” – a cohesive feel without sounding repetitive
Born Chicago Illinois, South side, TURNPIKERAP spent 17 years in and out of prison, and had been in Foster care since the age of 8. His life is riddled with tragedies – Drug using parents, his cousin killed by the police. His Mother, grandmother and grandfather died while he was in prison. But instead of […]
Sarantos: “A Halloween Song” – playful and melodic here, with plenty of harmonies
Sarantos has said that he has always loved Halloween and fondly remembers throwing lively costume parties in high school. So being the month of October he has decide to surprise fans with his own musical taking on the scary event. As usual he has released both a single and supporting video for the song, simply […]
Alcatraz releases the single “Ambience” (Prod. Chris Wheeler)
Alcatraz is a suburban Chicago rapper who takes pride in his lyricism and the message of my music is of extreme importance to him. Some of Alcatraz’s biggest influences include Eminem, Logic, and Ice Cube. Alcatraz states that he loves the culture and hip hop has been a part of his life since he was […]
Sarantos: “Perfection From Every Angle” – this is infectious music!
Sarantos has released “Perfection From Every Angle” a new song and music video for the hot Chicago summer. It is the sort of thing that makes you want to sing and dance along, which in my case tends to annoy anyone within ear shot. There is a lyric sheet but you won’t need it as […]
Eagle and Sisi: “Drugz” – brim with club-crowd charisma
Eagle and Sisi drop the single “Drugz” off of Eagle’s mixtape entitled “MAJI: Music and Jugg Inspired”. The track is slow-burning and intense, like a trip in and of itself. As the song continues, it’s almost like the drugs (we didn’t actually take) are taking effect— “Drugz” has you slowing down and feeling warmed-up, transitioning […]
