On his latest, Chris Crack offers a reimagination of steppers music for the modern generation, conveyed through a futuristic recontextualization of Drake.

Jayson Buford speaks with the thoughtful and funny Chicago rapper about his former comedic aspirations, how many albums he's working on at any given moment, Chicago in the summertime, and more.

The Rap-Up returns with new tracks from Chris Crack, Blueface, and more.

Douglas Martin takes a look at rapper Chris Crack's prolific catalog, the single off his new record, "Being Woke Ain't Fun."

Will Hagle takes a look at the latest video from Chris Crack and Vic Spencer.

Douglas Martin takes a look at 'Blessed,' the latest from Vic Spencer and Chris Crack.

Will Hagle takes a look at the new school/old school relationship between Chris Crack and Vic Spencer.

Eamon Whalen gets more “ahhhhs” than inventors The solitary artist is largely a myth. That’s not to discount individual genius, but groups of people i.e movements and scenes, tend to push boundaries and shake balance far more significantly. This seems especially true of rap, where theres nary a new rapper that arrives without some kind […]

Codename: Kyle Ellison, all praise him. The piano has been drinking, not Tree. Tom Waits references are played out when it comes to the gruff-voiced uncle of Chicago rap, but in this video for ‘Godlike’ – the highlight of his recent-ish EP – Tree plays up his connection to the piano bluesman. Despite sharing a […]