Young Songsters Keyed up by Rhymefest, Kanye Performing in Pilsen
In August of 2012, Donda’s House Inc. partnered with The ARK of St. Sabina to launch its pilot program “Got Bars,” and selected the best 30 out of the 500+ applicants, who were 15 -24-years-old to participate in high quality arts instruction. The students took three classes every week for 12 weeks. Che “Rhymefest” Smith […]
Chicago’s Second Chance
“Hey ma. Hey mama Jan; God just gave me another chance. Rod just gave me another line; probably gave me another fan. 7-7-3, oh, since Kanye was a three-old.” Chance warbles nasally to the crowd as if it is first grade story time, and the audience chants with him, lyric for lyric, “Hey Ma” doubling […]
Chicago’s Multifaceted Artist: Darryl “Lil Man” Howell
Darryl “Lil’ Man” Howell, 24, Chicago-born drummer started playing the drums at the age of 4 with the children’s choir at his church. “The beginning of playing drums for me was God given,” said Howell. Growing up around music, Howell‘s passion for the drums grew. By 17, he had decided to make his passion his […]
Underground Sounds of the Windy City
Three underdog musicians from the Northwest Side aspire to be Chicago’s next Kanye West or Common. Wilfredo Berrios, 19, wakes up every day with the intention of creating new music and perfecting his other beats. He arrives to his studio on the corner of Belmont Ave and California Ave, sits in front of his computer, […]
TrueStar Radio Special with Two Aldermanic Candidates, One Rapper
True Star Radio on Sundays at 7 pm on Power 92.3 FM or listen online at Power 92.3. This Sunday, your hosts Marcel, Mina, and Big Tone, have a call-in special about the Mid-term Elections and Voting. You can call in at 773-375-9248. This week, Che Rhymefest Smith and Brian Sleet will be on the […]
Hip-Hop Lyrics By: Lucia A. Crespo
< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” ?> Lucia A. Crespo 11/8/08 Lyrics Hip-hop listener Adrien Acevedo likes the new trend in lyrics toward less tough talk and more positive images of real life. “It’s not all about sex or money, but about dreams that people want to accomplish,” Acevedo […]