Chicago Archive

Terry Blade – “Misery (Mastered for Headphones)” magnificently fuses urban contemporary and indie-soul

May 18, 2020 5 min read

I Passed Away perfectly falls into the modern music aesthetic

May 17, 2020 6 min read

Matthew J Van Howe – “Emergent Narrative” – a deluge of his sonic palette!

April 5, 2020 6 min read

Anthony Vince – “Like This” – solidifies his position as one of the shiny newcomers

September 8, 2019 5 min read

INTERVIEW: R&B and Soul singer Brandon James is creating a buzz

June 6, 2019 11 — 13 min read

Illuminati Congo – Creative and Captivating Rasta Hip Hop That Lightens the Heart!

May 26, 2019 2 min read

INTERVIEW: R&B and Pop singer Gregg James

April 1, 2019 15 — 18 min read

Young Mensah: “LaLa” ft. Bull – There’s plenty of impressive tongue-twisting here!

November 4, 2017 4 min read

Marcus Alexander: “Suited Up Vol.1” – a rapper who understands the importance of lyrics

October 10, 2017 6 min read

Kaeyra: “Fountains of Gold” – from gentle whispers to soaring roars

September 11, 2017 5 min read

Bobby Bofman: “Happy Rhythm” is designed to pick you up

September 4, 2017 5 min read

Spencer Rabin: “Apollo II” highlights his musical versatility

July 12, 2017 5 min read

Le Shake: “By The Way” evokes such a feeling of nostalgia!

July 9, 2017 5 min read

Trae Byrnes: “Why You So LOUD” drives and rocks with a power sound

April 9, 2017 5 min read

Jayy Queezy: “Revival of Hiphop” – appears to be a credible record!

February 15, 2017 5 min read

Hunnid: “CCG Or Die” (Produced By Chino) – highly energetic

January 8, 2017 5 min read

Tyran Maxey: “The Rapper, The Devil, The Music Industry” – ready to dispense wisdom

December 3, 2016 5 min read

“Dope Sell Itself Vol.1” superbly plays to TURNPIKERAP’s strengths

November 5, 2016 5 min read

Sarantos: “A Halloween Song” brings alive the spirit of the trick-or-treat track!

October 22, 2016 5 min read

Chicago Rapper Alcatraz drops “Ambience” (Prod. Chris Wheeler)

October 11, 2016 2 min read

Sarantos: “Perfection From Every Angle” sounds like he is having a blast

July 24, 2016 5 min read