By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has heard and believed in: “I have a dream.” The speech was and is a roadmap to complete civil rights. As Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial, 100 […]
Trees Capiish Proves his Versatility on “You Gotta Buy Your Dope From Me”
By Dylan Deprey When it comes to the greatest music producers, innovation and a unique style are what set their tracks apart from the average beat maker. While some carve their own lanes, others master multiple styles and genres. Trees Capiish greatest aspiration is to never be pigeonholed. It is his versatility that sets him […]
Babiedoll is Here to Prove that the Youth Got Something to Say
By Dylan Deprey Milwaukee’s got plenty of rappers, and anybody on the come up trying to make a splash in the scene has taken their shot on local videographer RayShotIt’s “414 Flow” video series. Whether it’s hustler, drill, melodic or even comedic rap, artists spit their best bars over a floating microphone, and are scored […]
The Compound Lays the Groundwork for Milwaukee’s Next Hip-Hop Heavyweights
By Dylan Deprey There are some promoters that can get the city’s attention, KB ‘ThePlayMaker’ aims for the universe. He’s taken the billboard and gone mobile. From vinyl wrapped vehicles and backpacks loaded with music videos, to personalized bobble heads and inflatable pop-up shops, KB doesn’t just think outside the box, he’s got a mansion […]
Antonia’s 365 Hip-Hop Museum is a Collection Curated in a Love for Vinyl
By Dylan Deprey If Antonia Anderson could travel back in time to give herself one piece of advice, she’d probably tell herself to stock up on milk crates because there’s no way she’d tell herself to stop collecting vinyl records. Taking a stroll through Anderson’s house is like traveling through history. Guests are greeted with […]
5 Little Lites Homemade Candles Illuminates Love and Life During the Darkest of Times
By Dylan Deprey If COVID-19 was a shadow, Cheresse Jennings felt like she was in complete darkness. The pandemic was made extra difficult, when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Her mother continued to work during her chemotherapy treatments. She had one wish for her and her daughter, to start a business. […]
LL Coogi Continues Epic Run into 2021 with “Cold March 5” and Gangsta Grillz Co-Sign
By Dylan Deprey If 2020 was a marathon, LL Coogi pushed through the leg cramps, skipped the water break and passed the finished line miles ago. As battle rap events were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, staying stagnant was out of the question. After releasing 10 projects over the course of 2020, the […]
LL Coogi’s Top Tier Battle Mentality Meets Meticulous Work Ethic in Nine Project Run with “Cold March 4” Release
By Dylan Deprey As 2020 winds down, some artists have thrown in the towel on this asterisk of a year—not LL Coogi. When large stage battle rap events were put on hold due to travel and capacity restrictions, the local battle rapper decided it was time to focus on music, collaborations and building his own […]
MKE Pad Masters Make Its Debut for the National Beat Battle Association’s First Season
By Dylan Deprey Milwaukee has a new team to root for, and they are aiming for gold straight out the gate. Fields have been swapped for stages, balls have been switched to speakers and the player’s main objective—make the hottest beats imaginable. This year was the National Beat Battle Association’s (NBBA) first season. Seven teams, […]
“Slapp City” Showcases Milwaukee’s Unique Sound and Unites Local Artists from Across the City
By Dylan Deprey Slapp Music. It is a combination of adrenaline inducing basslines, heart-racing hi-hats and trunk rattling percussion. From Milwaukee’s East, South and North Side, local rappers spit street tales and witty one-liners over eerie synths and fluttering piano loops. Some compare it to Detroit’s bass heavy trap sound booming across the lake. Though […]
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