After nearly a year and a half hiatus (not a full hiatus but a half hiatus because we got some music and features), one of the ...

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Somewhat like the rose that grew from concrete, a sinewy young voice has emerged to soar high above the troubled cityscape of Chicago. At 18, Ravyn ...

It’s almost a cliché to point out that being a young female rapper in today’s society comes with difficulties on the road to the top, but ...

Artists: DRAMA Song: Forever’s Gone Producer: Na’el The eclectic duo known as DRAMA are back in a big way with new single ‘Forever’s Gone’. Consisting of producer Na’el and ...

Disclaimer: G HerbO doesn’t fit the themE of this issue at all. He made the cut because Viper’s editor is a super fan. But just in ...

Sir Michael Rocks is a name that’s been active in music for almost a decade. Since forming The Cool Kids back in 2007 with fellow artist ...

Mick Jenkins is torn. He’s searching for a solution to stop white people using the N-word at his shows. “What’s been the biggest conflict I’ve faced ...

DESIGNER. MANAGER. FATHER. THE DBM CO-FOUNDER MADE IN A CHICAGO HOOD Arriving at Chicago’s Fat Tiger Works in Logan Square, I’m greeted at the door by ...

THE GRAMMY-NOMINATED CHICAGO PRODUCER SPEAKS ON HIS INSPIRATIONS Firstly, briefly introduce yourself. I am Stefan Ponce AKA YUNG JOHN TITOR. I’m from where the Matrix takes ...