BETTING ON GAMBLE

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When it comes to hip hop, Chi-Town has been good to us. Common, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco make up the upper echelon of Second City rappers, with plenty of young talent vying to join them. Pay attention to one voice in the chorus of many. His name is Keith Gamble, and he’s got the chops to storm the gates and rock the city.

Exhibits A & B: Songs like Heads High and Am I Supposed To Be Here ” both of which showcase sleek production, deft beats and tons of lyrical braggadocio. Some credit goes to Keith Harris, producer for Black Eyed Peas, who Gamble teamed up with for his record and who puts a radio-ready sheen on many of the tracks. But Gamble holds his end up as well”whether he’s recounting his single parent upbringing, lamenting the loss of a lover or chronicling life on the streets. The rapper may not break the mold, but he definitely breaks away from the pack by showing his mastery of the game.