In a previously unpublished interview, Bob Power, the late landmark hip-hop engineer, discusses his technique and place in ...

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Chicago, IL -- A Chicago hip-hop musician is helping fund mental health services while also combating food insecurity on the South Side, all with his coffeeshop. Christopher LeMark opened the doors to ...

From Clipse to Little Simz, the Chicago festival’s latest lineup highlights hip-hop, R&B, pop, electronica and more.

Despite rain, heavy winds, and horrible conditions, the Hip Hop Afternoon celebration, one of the many concerts which are a part of the FOTA festival, took place on Sunday, May 11. The concert was ...

Chicago’s hip-hop scene has always been a force — a collision of grit, creativity, raw storytelling, and undeniable star power. While mainstream eyes often zoom in on the city’s drill movement, the ...

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Tshoma Pugh, aka Taco Bops (in glasses), pictured in the late 80s and early 90s with Masta Ace (top), KRS-One (lower left), and MC Lyte. Credit: Raymond Boyd Chicago hip-hop lost a foundational figure ...