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 […]
Milwaukee Battle Rap Vet, Killa B takes Haymakers Across State Lines with New Battles and “Height of Success”
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes in battle rap, it’s not about what you say; it’s how you say it. When Killa B is in the ring, his ability to move the crowd from a standstill is uncanny. His witty set ups lead to room-shaking punchlines. Even on some of the more biased out-of-state stages, by the […]
Community Huddle Celebrates Fifth Year Anniversary, and Continues Community Pledge
By Dylan Deprey Five years ago, if someone asked Min. Byron Marshall Jr. where he would be today, wearing a mask while hosting community events and mentoring the youth on video chat would probably not have been in the top five answers…maybe even his top 20. During his time as a field organizer for the […]
Local Organizations Provide a Solution to Student’s “Summer Slide” during COVID-19
By Dylan Deprey Summer vacation brings tons of fun for kids, but it can also bring anxiety as the new school year approaches. From the playground slide to the water slide, school is the last thing on their minds. So, when the “summer slide” kicks in, some students are stranded as they work to catch-up […]
“Burn’Em and The OG in the Morning” Bring a New Perspective and Citywide Sound to 102.5 FM
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes, all it takes is fate to put that one specific person in life’s path to completely alter the future. As Billboard Burn’Em hopped off an eight-year prison sentence, he had a chance to revitalize his rap career and discredit the infamous America’s Most Wanted montage, which partially collapsed his first run […]
C Mill$ Debut Album, “I’m Over It” is Motivation for Hustlers Tirelessly Working Towards the Next Tier
By Dylan Deprey C Mill$ had never strayed from telling the world how he felt. He was called Mr. Feel My Pain for a reason. From the wins to the losses and from the hustle to the hardships, he shared his struggles on countless tracks, including his two-part “In My Feelings” mixtape series. Standout tracks […]
Shantii’s Debut “Shantii” EP is Just a Taste of What’s to Come
By Dylan Deprey Every other week Shantii is in the studio. A global pandemic has not stopped her from making music. While there is a lot of negativity, she blocks it and locks in. Between dropping the absolute slapper “Rule One” in late 2019, she has continued to lace the ladies with a fresh take […]
LL Coogi’s “Wolves Dance in the Night 2” is an Ode to his Lost Brothers and Inspiration to Stay Hungry
By Dylan Deprey LL Coogi is carnivorous when it comes to rap. From verbally assaulting his opponents in battle rap, to viciously attacking beats on his numerous projects, LL Coogi continues to consume every obstacle in his path. The Milwaukee emcee is no stranger to local and national battle rap circles. Between his start on […]
Homeowners have options for postponing mortgage payments during COVID-19
By Dylan Deprey While social distancing has worked to flatten the curve, it has also left people scrambling for work. For some, the bills and the mortgage payment have been on time for years, and in an instance they’re anxiously trying to pay what they can. According to the recently passed CARES Act, lenders cannot […]
Finally, a Reggie Bonds Album! But, For $111?
By Dylan Deprey You’re probably thinking it’s a bad decision, but it’s far from it. Reggie Bonds’ “The Black Tape: A Black Ass Rap Album,” is a timestamp. It’s a statement on where hip-hop culture is at this point time. It’s a dedication to the craft that kept him going during the rough times in […]
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