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- Music, Music Feature Jul 1, 2020
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Another chance for a Bandcamp binge to help musicians
Even as Illinois reopens, artists and labels remain cut off from major sources of income—so Bandcamp is again waiving its cut of sales.
- Music, Music Review Jun 19, 2020
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Minneapolis-via-Chicago rapper Longshot takes his protests against police brutality to the mike
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jul 31, 2018
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First-wave drill producer LeekeLeek dies at 27
Plus: Veteran Chicago rapper Longshot celebrates his collaboration with Lazerbeak, and Drum Corps International hosts a world championship in Michigan City.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 1, 2017
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Beloved underground rapper Mic One passes on too soon
Plus: Donnie Biggins of Harmonica Dunn takes over as booker at FitzGerald’s, and Pilsen’s Dvorak Park hosts the We Are Hip-Hop Youth Festival.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 12, 2017
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A homegrown party puts Emo Nite LA to shame
Plus: Chicago expat Tom Smith visits with his Bay Area band Smokin’ Ziggurats, and Subterranean hosts a hip-hop show to help the ACLU fight Trump.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 22, 2016
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The year Chicago hip-hop beat the haters
For ages, local rappers tore each other down, as though the city could produce only one star at a time—but in 2016 the whole scene seemed to grasp the value of community.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 22, 2015
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Saba, Longshot, Beach Jesus, and plenty of other Chicago rappers will keep you busy Friday
There are three great local hip-hop shows on the horizon—but they're all on the same night, so choose wisely.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 30, 2009
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Chicago Hip-Hop on Derrion Albert
Hip-hop responds to the Derrion Albert killing.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 25, 2008
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He might have to consider a name change
Longshot comes out on top in a Rhymesayers contest.
