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There’s truth to the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, and hip-hop artist Damon Lamar is that truth. He learned early on, that regardless of how (painting or rapping), his purpose was to inspire. Damon often says, “I paint raps and I rap paintings”. After moving to attend Art Institute of Chicago, Lamar cut his first demo …

Chicago, Illinois emcee Words has been blazing mics for the past year ridiculously and serves up yet another dope track over producer C-Sick’s beat “The Grind”, giving his supporters an appetizer before releasing his debut album “Point Of View”. Comprised with bars and honesty, “The Grind” is a glimpse in to the world of Words with bars like: “My penmanship …

Dash Dub delvers both lyrics and a very deep message to the entire world about the violence going on in Chicago. Doing a remix to Adele’s “Hometown Glory” was a genius move and brought out the emotional side of this track.

Chicago, Illinois’ own Lil Green Eyez is back once again with his arrogance. For this go round, he remixes Future’s “Honest” track and it is quickly creating a buzz throughout the Midwest, “just being honest”.

Northcity Ent/Lo Life recording artist Grammz, aka Mic Murdah, drops a new track titled “I Lead The Way”. Reppin Chicago, Illinois to the fullest, Grammz spits that street lit over a hard hitting instrumental that carries a hair rising vocal sample inside of it. Yet another hot record he has added to his extensive catalog. Be on the watch for …

Beats, Rhymes & Relief is a non-profit organization utilizing the arts to raise awareness and support for worldwide humanitarian relief efforts. Beats, Rhymes & Relief harnesses the power of cultural diplomacy to raise the profile of global issues through high-profile public music concerts. Beats, Rhymes & Relief is a US based NGO headquartered in Washington, DC. The foundation recently formed …

Chicago, Illinois emcee King Reaves drops a dope video for his track “Segura”. Filmed near Lake Michigan, we can see the Chi City skyline in the backround. The two beautiful young women only add to the vibe of the record. http://youtu.be/qSi5oJjCnow

Savant aka Stanstro links up with New York mainstay Papoose, New York legend Kool G Rap and Switzerland’s very own Justin Tyme for “Iron Bars”. The song, produced by J Cardim will be featured on DJ Jesaya’s upcoming mixtape “Intial Entry”.

Chicago, Illinois emcee Words decides this go round to pay “Homage” to two of the most prolific emcees in hip hop, Big L & Jay-Z, as he prepares for the release of his debut album, “Point of View” set to release this fall. From a conscious first verse filled with honesty to a precise delivery on the second, Words pays …

There are two sides to almost every story and the story of life is no exception. Victor Stoniallo aka Young Martyr shows life’s duality on his latest offering “Victor Stoniallo vs. Young Martyr Collision Course”. Young Martyr is the thoughtful, intelligent and at times down right motivational side of life, whereas Mr. Stoniallo takes over as the cocky, hard edged, …