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by Craig Bechtel | June 4, 2026

Making a Name with “Food & Liquor” Chicago native Lupe Fiasco celebrates his debut album's twentieth anniversary over two nights at The Salt Shed.

by Craig Bechtel | July 9, 2021

Locals Take Lolla: Chicago Acts Help Reset the Festival

by Craig Bechtel | September 23, 2016

The Importance of Being Dreezy Breaking the Testosterone Hold On Chicago Hip-Hop

by Dylan Peterson | July 29, 2016

Lollapalooza 2016, Day One (I) Intermittently Wet, Unremittingly Wild

by Robert Rodi | July 14, 2016

Music 45: Who Keeps Chicago in Tune 2016

by Craig Bechtel | January 24, 2016

Knowledge Drop: Redefinitions and Second Chances for Kid Cudi, Pell and Pete Rock

by Craig Bechtel | December 14, 2015

Knowledge Drop: Whimper to a Bang

by Kenneth Preski | July 17, 2014

Music 45: Who Keeps Chicago in Tune 2014

by Kenneth Preski | September 18, 2013

Barber’s Shop: How Fake Shore Drive Gives Voice to Chicago Hip-Hop

by Kenneth Preski | September 2, 2013

Record Review: “Repave” by Volcano Choir

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