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Chicago Gets Shine In Two New Documentaries, ‘Chiraq’ And ‘The Field’
Chicago Gets Shine In Two New Documentaries, ‘Chiraq’ And ‘The Field’
Chicago Gets Shine In Two New Documentaries, ‘Chiraq’ And ‘The Field’
"We're in the Windy City, Chicago, home of deep dish pizza, the Bears, and the highest murder rate in America," goes the opening line to Chiraq, Noisey's new eight-part documentary on Chicago and its burgeoning music scene, the first episode of which premiered earlier today ...
Common Agrees With Kanye On Chicago’s Violence Problem
Common Agrees With Kanye On Chicago’s Violence Problem
Common Agrees With Kanye On Chicago’s Violence Problem
During his headline-making interview with Jimmy Kimmel two weeks ago, Kanye West touched on the growing problem of gang violence in his hometown of Chicago. Fellow Chi-Town rapper Common was approached by TMZ on the street  in New York City this week where he was asked about Kanye's comments. Com ...
Young Chop, Lil Reese And Lil Durk Are Keeping Chicago’s Drill Scene Alive
Young Chop, Lil Reese And Lil Durk Are Keeping Chicago’s Drill Scene Alive
Young Chop, Lil Reese And Lil Durk Are Keeping Chicago’s Drill Scene Alive
Last week, the FBI released its Uniform Crime Report for 2012, showing that Chicago saw 500 homicides last year, more than any other city in the nation. While many have rushed to declare Chicago the new “murder capital” of America, it’s worth noting that such distinctions don’t take into account the size or population of an area—murder rates per capita is a more revealing statistic. As the Chicago
The Come Up: Alex Wiley
The Come Up: Alex Wiley
The Come Up: Alex Wiley
This June, just as Chance The Rapper's star was beginning to become blinding off the strength of his off-the-wall Acid Rap mixtape, another young kid from Chicago released his own project that existed outside of what had become the new normal of Chicago drill music. Ale...
Vic Mensa Announces Release Date Of ‘#INNANETAPE”
Vic Mensa Announces Release Date Of ‘#INNANETAPE”
Vic Mensa Announces Release Date Of ‘#INNANETAPE”
After dropping three great tracks from his upcoming mixtape, Chicago rapper (and former Kids These Days front man) Vic Mensa is finally ready to put out his highly anticipated #INNANETAPE. In the above video trailer for the tape, he parodies the unfortunate beating of fellow Chicagoan DJ Nate, who got robbed this year by supposed-fans. Che...
5 Documentaries Inspired By Chiraq
5 Documentaries Inspired By Chiraq
5 Documentaries Inspired By Chiraq
Earlier this week, Protein TV and Will Robson-Scott released Chi Raq, a documentary that forced the Internet, fans of hip-hop and socially aware people worldwide to pay attention to the reality of what's happening in the Chicago streets. Tho...
Protein TV Releases ‘Chi Raq’ Documentary
Protein TV Releases ‘Chi Raq’ Documentary
Protein TV Releases ‘Chi Raq’ Documentary
In an effort to document the extreme violence going on in Chicago's streets, photographer/filmmaker Will Robson-Scott traveled to the the city to film "an intimate video portrait of life in South and West Chicago." Presented by Protein TV, the 13-minute documentary delivers a grim portrayal of the free-for-all war zone that is Chicago and touches on the effects of music and violence on t
‘Chi Raq’ Documentary Exposes War Zone In Chicago
‘Chi Raq’ Documentary Exposes War Zone In Chicago
‘Chi Raq’ Documentary Exposes War Zone In Chicago
Chicago is a war zone, so much so that in recent years its younger citizens have taken to calling it Chiraq, after Iraq, the Middle Eastern nation the United States has been deadlocked in a war with since 2003. With the rise of aggressive young rappers who represent Chicago's Drill sub genre—characterized by trap-influenced beats and ominous tales of street life—like Chief Keef, Lil Durk and King
Exclusive: Vic Mensa Announces End Of Kids These Days, Drops Solo Video
Exclusive: Vic Mensa Announces End Of Kids These Days, Drops Solo Video
Exclusive: Vic Mensa Announces End Of Kids These Days, Drops Solo Video
Since their rise to fame roughly four years ago, Chicago hip-hop outfit Kids These Days have been celebrated for creating a new sound in a stagnating genre. To be fair, the group took cues from predecessors like The Roots - another seven-piece band that blended funky soul production with introspective lyricism - but throughout their run it was exciting to watch a group of young kids embrace a dif

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