Chicago Hip Hop Blog & Entertainment blog

The Marathon Isn't Over! Thank You Nipsey Hussle

4/5/2019

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By: Dj First Class

Tune in below as I reflect on the late, GREAT, Nipsey Hussle's legacy.

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Should Artists Pay To Perform?

3/11/2019

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By: Bekoe

For our latest iLLTALK we provide some do's and don'ts regarding pay to play.

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Chicago Artist Watchlist 2019 on iLLANOiZE Radio

1/2/2019

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By: Bekoe

Chicago Artist To Watch 2019 on iLLANOiZE Radio

The Chicago music scene ended 2018 with a bang. With 2019 in full effect, here are a few artists to add on you watchlist.

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Is This Your King?

12/16/2018

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By:Pretty Riot

Who really deserves to be crowned the King of R&B? Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z. Or by reading the short offering below.

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iLLANOiZE Presents: Why Artists Should Trust Local Platforms.

11/26/2018

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By: GroovNuke

#TrustThePlatform.

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I Love Life, Thank You. Forever Mac.

9/5/2018

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By: GroovNuke

Read here as I reflect on the career and impact of Mac Miller.

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Why Do You Hate On Me? The Untold Story Of LeBron James Through The Eyes Of Illinois Jones

6/12/2018

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By: Illinois Jones

The "NBA" is a Drama/Action/Adventure series and like every drama/Action/Adventure series it needs a good bad guy for us to hate. (Small Reminder, I am Lebron James)

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iLLANOiZE remembers Zack ‘ZackTv’ Stoner.

5/30/2018

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By: Jimmie Sykes

iLLANOiZE remembers the impact that ZackTv had on the the city of Chicago.

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Kendrick Lamar wins a Pulitzer Prize for DAMN.

4/16/2018

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By:Jimmie Sykes

Kendrick Lamar set the bar even higher for true hip-hop.

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50 years later, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

4/4/2018

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By:Jimmie Sykes

In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, we reflect on his marvelous impact.

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Blocboy JB Is Heating Up The Music Scene & Here's Why

4/1/2018

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By: Jimmie Sykes

Making his mark on the game, while staying true to self.

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Why Fredo Santana is a young Chicago legend, and how he helped push the Chicago music culture forward

1/23/2018

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By: Bekoe

Bekoe and Illinois Jones give their opinion on Fredo Santana, drug use, and his legacy.

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Here's Our Year End List Of Websites We Recommend You Browse In 2018

1/1/2018

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Written By: Bekoe

If you like new music, well written articles, interviews and more here's an exclusive piece just for you.

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Here's Our End Of The Year Artists To Watch For In 2018

12/31/2017

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Written By: Bekoe & Everyday Jay

2017 has come and gone, but we've put together a lists of artists we feel you should add to your watch list.

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Open Letter to all Artists: Artist Development, Pt. 1

12/10/2017

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By: Christian JaLon

“People don’t make albums anymore. -- They just try to sell a bunch of quick lil’ singles. And they burn out, & they put out a new one, & they burn out, & they put out a new one…” - Beyoncé.

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