Akenya Shares New Track "Decay"

For years Akenya has been the secret ingredient that has added jazz-fueled soulful vocals on some of  Chicago's hottest artists songs. She went on tour with Noname last year and has recorded with Saba, Smino, Elton and more. She just released her first track as a solo artist in two years. Check it out.


Mamby On The Beach Preview

Summer in Chicago means one thing, it's festival season. Mamby On The Beach is arguably the festival that embraces the season the most, with attendees partying all day on the beach with their favorite artists. There's a good mix of local and national talent on the bill this year and here's who we're excited for.

Saturday

Jack Harlow

Kami

Joseph Chilliams

Cupcakke

Towkio

Common

 

Sunday

Jamila Woods

Roy Wood$

Snakehips

Russ

Mamby On The Beach, happening June 23 and 24, 2018 at Oakwood Beach.


Sebastian Kamae Links Chicago And The Netherlands With "Precious"

A few days ago Sebastian Kamae released a new track called "Precious" featuring Ajani Jones, Shao Doja and King Khamen. It's a celebration of love with melodic rap over a dusty lo-fi beat from the Dutch producer. This isn't his first time working with artists in Chicago, he produced "Bloom" off of Ajani Jones' album Cocoons and on "Precious" he brings the same light soul vibes that made "Bloom" so striking. Last year Sebastian Kamae was an intern at SoundScape Studios here in Chicago and on this track he brings together two Chicago artists with Dutch rapper King Khamen. Check it out here.