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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jul 30, 2019
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Johnny Pate is one of the great unsung architects of Chicago soul
This 95-year-old living legend has played jazz, written blaxploitation soundtracks, and arranged for Stan Getz, B.B. King, and most famously Curtis Mayfield—but he's probably most widely heard via hip-hop samples.
- Music, Music Feature Feb 13, 2019
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Daredevil producer Jlin survives her own trial by fire
The Indiana-based beat wizard returns to the stage for Pitchfork Midwinter after courting burnout to finish her second album and score an avant-garde dance performance.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Aug 28, 2018
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Chicago producer Larry Sturm worked with Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley and Naked Raygun—just for starters
His influential career took him from house and punk to gigs for the likes of Prince, Destiny's Child, and Michael Jackson.
- 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 Jul 25, 2017
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Hip-hop producer Paul Gulyas makes his album debut as Cutta
Plus: Power trio the Moses Gun return with a digital EP, and Bucket O’ Blood teams up with Baderbrau for a carnival-themed Riot Fest party.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 31, 2017
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Matt Jencik of Implodes makes his solo debut with an album of gorgeous drone
Plus: Instrumental hip-hop producer Radius drops three records in a busy month, and the Love Lion label releases a cassette of vintage gospel to benefit Black Lives Matter.
- Music, Music Feature Sep 28, 2016
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Saba brings the west side to life in rap
On the new mixtape Bucket List Project, the Pivot Gang MC reminds Chicago that one of its most violent neighborhoods is also a home.