Matt Muse, Chicago-based rapper and poet, is steadily rising star and honestly, it’s no surprise. His flow is impeccable as he tackles issues of individuality with a fast and explosive approach. Muse […]
I’ve been to quite a few of the House of Vans shows and it’s safe to say that they are a special thing; especially in the colder months, where the warehouse’s […]
If you didn’t know who Sidewalk Chalk was before, you probably should now. The Chicago soul/hip-hop band’s fourth full-length, out June 2, 2017 via Ropeadope Records, is bombastic to say the least. Opening […]
We haven’t seen a Chicago music scene like this before. With the newfound attention on our city following Chance The Rapper’s rise to fame, every artist in the city that can say […]
When names like Drake or Kanye West become household names, it marks a time in our culture when mainstream America widely embraces hip-hop as an original art form. Teachers and professors have […]
One of the most anticipated productions in Chicago Shakespeare Theatre‘s impressive lineup of programming for Shakespeare 400 Chicago, Othello: The Remix reframes Shakespeare’s Othello as a 90-minute tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge infused with hip-hop. Developed […]
