Joey Purp

When the history books are written, music will probably not be the first thing anyone remembers about 2016. Nevertheless, the music was excellent—memorable and meaningful enough…

The next man up from Chicago's parade of burgeoning talent is Milwaukee-born producer oddCouple, whose work incorporates the Windy City's soul and jazz legacies. After…

Although Chance the Rapper's guest turn (and "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" shoutout) makes "Girls @" a standout, the rest of Joey Purp's iiiDrops is also well worth a listen. But "Girls @" is getting…

"Playin Fair," the Joey Purp-assisted highlight off Chicago rhymer Towkio's Community Service 2! EP, now has the video treatment. Young adults who've grown up in urban communities are…

The importance of perspective in a hip-hop album can’t be understated. Kendrick Lamar’s records are informed by the civil rights struggle, Kurupt, and Lil Wayne, but…

Chance the Rapper's gospel and Kanye West's daytime talk show sermons have put Chicago at the center of the conversation again. So, now is a pretty…