Chuck Strangers

New York native, Chuck Strangers, is no stranger to the world of rap, producing for Pro Era, a Brooklyn collective whose roster boasts artists like Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly, and Kirk Knight.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeSeptember 27, 2023Chuck Strangers

Kweku Collins

In 2015, Kweku Collins, just shy of his high school graduation, released his debut EP, Say It Here While It's Safe immediately putting him on the Chicago and national Hip Hop scene.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeMay 30, 2023Kweku Collins

Duffle Bag Buru

Hailing from the Southside of Chicago by way of the East African nation of Burundi, Duffle Bag Buru has carved out a throne of his own within the Chicago hip hop scene.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeMay 24, 2023Duffle Bag Buru

theMIND

Chicago hip hop artist, theMIND (Zarif Wilder), is a smiling sage on the mic. After an onslaught of trials and tribulations (legal battles, label struggles, overworked management, friendships dissolving, evictions), Wilder was left only with his craft. Wilder’s 2020 album, ‘Don’t Let It Go To Your Head,’ was born as both a mantra for survival and as an avenue to clear the air with brutal honesty.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeSeptember 22, 2022theMIND

Rare Americans

Rare Americans is a Vancouver band blending genres and telling heartfelt stories through a modern punk lense. With elements of hip hop, alt rock, and ska they are able to tap into a genuine, fun, yet tender and personal sound.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop PunkAudiotreeMay 10, 2022Rare Americans

81355

81355 (pron. "Bless") is a hip hop supergroup comprised of Sirius Blvck, Oreo Jones, and Sedcairn Archives. Based out of Indianapolis, the trio's emotionally intelligent, lyrically complex, and electrifying music is an impressive display of craftsmanship in their art.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeMay 5, 202281355, Bless

Cook Thugless

Cook Thugless is an alternative hip hop collective formed in 2012 at Rutgers University.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeSeptember 15, 2021cook thugless

Sirius Blvck

Sirius Blvck is a veteran and paragon of the Indy hip hop scene. His explosive stage presence and chaotic performances fit as clearly within DIY punk venues as they do in rap communities.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeAugust 3, 2021Sirius Blvck

Mother Nature

Mother Nature is a defiant hip hop duo made of educators and emcees TRUTH and Klevah. They investigate self-identity through visionary rhymes and thumping beats.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeJuly 8, 2021Mother Nature

Bonelang

Bonelang is a DIY hip hop project from Chicago who borrow influences from a wide variety of genres to blend with their lightning fast rap flow.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeMay 4, 2021Bonelang

Austin Fillmore

Austin Fillmore is an inspirational hip hop artist who writes engaging poetry with a deep focus on spirituality and justice.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeApril 14, 2021Austin Fillmore

Growing Concerns Poetry Collective

Growing Concerns Poetry Collective is a hip hop trio formed by poet/filmmaker Mckenzie Chinn, Hip Hop Vocalist Mykele Deville and multidisciplinary artist Jeffrey Michael Austin.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeApril 1, 2021Growing concerns poetry collective

Jordan Hamilton

Jordan Hamilton is a cellist and songwriter from Last Gasp Collective and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeJanuary 12, 2021Jordan Hamilton, michigan

Apollo Mighty

Apollo Mighty is an R&B/Soul singer from Memphis, TN. Currently based in Chicago; Apollo spreads his deeply personal, forthright tunes through gorgeous contemporary arrangements.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeJanuary 11, 2021Apollo mighty

Matt Muse

Matt Muse is a rapper and songwriter from Chicago who delivers clean, intense, poetic movements through the format of hip hop.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeDecember 9, 2020Matt Muse

Ausar

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeNovember 23, 2020chicago, ausar

MFnMelo

MFnMelo is a Pivot Gang wordsmith whose contemplative but snappy delivery helps him craft gorgeous existential imagery about life in the modern era.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeNovember 17, 2020MFnMelo, pivot gang, chicago

femdot.

femdot. is an explosive hip hop artist based in Chicago. He pens lyrical tunes with a playful but serious approach to social, interpersonal, and cultural examination.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeOctober 1, 2020chicago, femdot, femdot.

CJ Run

CJ Run is a Chicago based Alt R&B/Hip Hop singer-songwriter project fronted by Afro-European poet Chanel-joy Seymour. Seymour's brand of jazzy hip hop features their nonchalant, serene rhymes alongside plucky, clean guitar work and funky grooves.

Hip-Hop/Rap, Staff PicksAudiotreeJuly 15, 2019chicago, illinois, cj run live

McKinley Dixon

McKinley Dixon is a hyper-talented MC from Richmond, VA who addresses discrimination, gang culture and systemic oppression through full band hip hop.

Hip-Hop/RapAudiotreeMay 3, 2018