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For decades, Chicago and St. Louis have been partners in crimes in the heart of the wild Midwest. Fuming with brilliant talent and authentic voices, the meccas are oftentimes overshadowed by the glitz of the industry. Rising Chicago producer Muzic Boy brings that to an end as he grabs St. Louis emcee Bates to lace the track on “Hold Up, …

Just months after wowing listeners with her 2017 album, “Strange Woman”, Bates reminds everyone of the roots that grounds her with the re-release of her critically acclaimed project, “For Colored Folk”. Hailed by the Riverfront Times Newspaper as “a navigation through spiritual, social and political minefields— a crossroads of intersectional issues that she attacks head-on while aiming straight for the …

Bursting with high energy, lyrical poise and an intense mystery, the 2016 St. Louis Underground Artist of the Year Bates strides to the forefront with the official video for her track A Date With Lisa. The first visual from her highly anticipated summer album Strange Woman, A Date With Lisa takes viewers on a bus ride like no other; highlighting …

Coming with a fury unmatched by other female emcees, Midwest Hip Hop typhoon Bates is back with her new single Whole Thing. The first track from her highly anticipated summer album Strange Woman, Whole Thing is a burst of creative energy; highlighting the versatility of her flow and her innate ability to go for the jugular with every bar. Produced …