Lately, Black music has been under major scrutiny. Throughout cook county, IL, there's the notion that "certain types of live performances—specifically country, rap, rock, and electronic music—do not constitute culture Or even, for that matter, music.” We all know where these genres stem from and the (Black) culture that fuels them. In protest, I give you three videos that are so chicago--From black life, harold's chicken, the kickback, and our spirit!

Chicago native Lucki pays homage to Nirvana with the album artwork for his FreeWAve II Project. Don't believe me, check the comparison below. You can also play the tape; I know that's what you're really looking for, anyway. Don't worry, I'm not offended, for I was doing the same. LBVS.

I've been listening to a lot of trap and drill lately. I had to change that after my work trip to LA. Since Jamilah woods & Noname recently dropped new work, I thought I'd clear my music palette with some Black-girl-magic-gospel, brought to us by Jamila Woods & Noname.

Did a Chicago rapper just get us in Ohm and turnt at the same time? (The correct answer is YES!) get your life by looking above to check out the newest visuals from The Boy Illinois (Illi) for his song, Ruling Class, featuring the talents of Drey Skonie

Detroit artist Mahogany Jones comes back to quench your thirst with her latest release "Sugar Water." You can only get the album on itunes and what not, but jones was kind enough to put forth a "Sugar WAter Sampler" just in case you needed proof that the queen was coming back in full effect.