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Hey Nikki
posted: March 1, 2010
Dubbed the Queen of Englewood by Lupe Fiasco himself, there’s no doubt Nikki Lynette‘s got Chi-town clout. But even Lupe knows that big talent finds its way past city limits. To date, Lynette’s opened for…
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The Great Dane
posted: February 24, 2010
When Danish songwriter Jonas Rendbo set out to record his second release as Jonasoul, he did something few musicians would dare do in the studio ” he introduced his band to the songs only when the…
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Needle in the Haystack: Metermaids Follow Up
posted: February 19, 2010
Friday is upon us, which means a wrap up with this week’s Needle in the Haystack artist, Metermaids. The duo has given away a free download, interviewed with MTV Music, and done a Tweet &…
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Beat Kangz's Hit Maker Rockwilder
posted: February 15, 2010
If you talk to most aspiring MCs they’ll tell you that their biggest musical challenge is getting access to new beats. Beat Kangz‘s revolutionary beat-making machine, the Beat Thang, is the solution that many have…
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Food for Thought
posted: January 11, 2010
Khalil Ismail may be young, black and from the inner city, but that doesn’t mean his story is one you’ve heard before. While some hip hop artists are content to use their experiences on the…
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Starting Some Static
posted: January 4, 2010
There are few places the recession hasn’t reached ” the automotive industry, real estate, middle-class families, hip-hop ¦ Yes, even rap producers have felt the pinch of a shrinking economy. Just ask Young Static, a…
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