On August 19th, Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated ‘The Big Steppers 2022 Tour’ hits Chicago’s United Center. He’s bringing Baby Keem and Tanna Leone along for the ride and tickets JUST went on sale. These will be gone quickly, so don’t snooze, grab them NOW. BUY TICKETS HERE
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Check out Senite’s new visual for “The Same”
One of my favorite new artists from Chicago just dropped off her new visual, “The Same.” Very refreshing and full of new energy. Highly recommend a daily dosage below.
Hyde Park Summer Fest Returns June 11th & 12th
And we’re back… The long-running and storied Hyde Park Summer Fest (formerly the Hyde Park Brew Fest) returns June 11th and 12th in beautiful Hyde Park. Big names such as Ashanti, Busta Rhymes, Lucky Daye, Marsha Ambrosius and BJ The Chicago Kid will join DJs such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, RTC, Mustafa Rocks, Terry Hunter,…
Anwar Shahbaz-Lopez of The Bassment checks in from Federal Prison, shares story on living with Fyre Fest’s Billy McFarland
Anwar Shahbaz-Lopez is a longtime fixture in Chicago’s Hip-Hop scene. Over 20 years ago, he started the storied music, lifestyle and streetwear shop, The Bassment, which had various locations all over the city. Its final stop was in Ashland in Wicker Park, and hosted some of the biggest events of the blog era (including Lupe…
mike.’s ‘Not My First Rodeo’ Tour hits Chicago on May 2nd — tickets still available
On Monday, May 2nd, mike.’s ‘Not My First Rodeo’ Tour descends upon Chicago’s Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, alongside Skeez. Tickets are going fast, however, there are still a few left for purchase right here. mike. has been on fire, so trust this is a night you won’t want to miss. Beat us there. Mon •…
Happy G.O.O.D. Friday
Happy G.O.O.D. Friday to those who celebrate. Never forget one of rap’s greatest rollouts. One day these will hopefully appear on streaming sites. But for now, get your pirate on.
Summer Walker’s ‘The Summer Series’ Tour hits Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom March 31 & April 1
A two night extravaganza starring Summer Walker kicks off March 31 and April 1 at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. That’s right, one of music’s biggest acts brings her R&B sounds to Chicago for the Summer Walker Series. Trust this is an event you won’t want to miss. Tickets are almost gone, so move quickly…
Check out “Child of God” the latest from Chance The Rapper
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Durk’s new album ‘7220’ on pace to sell 120-130k copies in first week
10 years into his career, Lil Durk is primed to have the biggest first-week of his career with his seventh album, 7220. As of press time, 7220 is estimated to move an astonishing 120-130,000 copies in the first seven days of its release. Congrats are certainly in order.
Pitchfork Music Festival Returns July 15-17 at Union Park
Back again. My favorite Chicago Festival year after year returns to Union Park (per usual) July 15-17th. Headliners on the rap side are impressive (per usual). Earl Sweatshirt, The Roots, Noname, Pink Siifu, Injury Reserve, Tierra Whack, Cupcakke, Wiki and more. I’ll be in the building (per usual) and am looking forward to another stellar…