Detroit based artist and Bruiser Brigade legend ZelooperZ has dropped a 16 track project, showcasing his dope and unabashedly chaotic skill yet again. The project arrived this Tuesday with little to no rollout, after just briefly teasing a new release via social media over the past couple weeks. […]
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Dew from 2001 has released a new laid back and tranquil track titled “Waters of March.” Although Dew’s output has always been eclectic, the bossa nova styling of this track is most definitely a stylistic departure. “Waters of March” is a cover from acclaimed Latin musician and songwriter
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A Pursuit of Dopeness favorite up and coming artist Cash$tarr has released a new single titled “2 COOL” along with a video to accompany it. Cash$tarr’s talent and consistency have been collectively impressive over the course of the last year, steadily dropping melodic pop-rap bangers. “2 COOL” is
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South-Side Chicago native Nina Tech has released their first single of the year titled “We Made It.” The ever-evolving Nina Tech is consistently deliberate in each release, evident from the ethos surrounding 2022 singles “Sender” and “Love Show.” “We Made It” features a bouncy yet synth heavy beat
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Prolific New Jersey artist Chris Patrick has just embarked on a four-date tour dubbed the “Gang Activity” Tour. This last Thursday Chris Patrick performed the first date of the tour to a sold out audience at The Mint in Los Angeles alongside eclectic rapper FELIX!. This upcoming Thursday
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Nigerian born artist atsen has released his first single of the year titled “U444EA.” atsen is an artist I only recently became aware of, and his social media presence is somewhat shrouded in mystery; what I do know is this single is dope. “U444EA,” similar to a lot
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Chicago based band the courts have released a new single titled “Amphibian” under indie label Maladaptive Records. Us at Pursuit of Dopeness first became aware of the courts when they opened up for Joyfriend last October at Sleeping Village. We were immediately enamored by their abrasive energy and
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Singer and producer Frank Heaney also known as Good Jester has released a jazzy and euphoric track titled, “Deep End” in collaboration with pfreaky and Master Steve. I first heard this track through Vocalo Radio and was amazed by its poignant lyricism while simultaneously executing smooth and carefree
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Schubas Tavern’s series of free local shows titled “100% Off Bands” brings the very talented Kayo, T Star Verse & Kiraly Payne. (21+) It’s been just under two weeks since we reviewed Kayo’s debut record ‘It Was Fun While It Lasted.’ The project was not only met with
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Chicago South Side rapper Kaylo has released a new single titled, “Woke Up (FLM$),” a psych-trap banger with an ear worm chorus. “Woke Up (FLM$)” comes in the wake of single “50,” which made waves in the local blog space getting placements from These Days, The Ghetto Flower,
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Multimedia companies Real Ones and Juicebox Collective are presenting Lover’s Lane, a Valentine’s Day show celebrating some incredible up and coming Midwest talent. All acts on the bill perpetuate a smooth and sweet sound in their music creating the perfect vibe for the holiday. While all aren’t originally
Acclaimed Evanston based singer, rapper and producer Kweku Collins has released a new album in wake of an almost five year hiatus titled, ‘Then Spring.’ Kweku has grown a lot since we at Pursuit of Dopeness last caught up with him via interview just a month before the
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