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Real Reflections: “I Love Boosters” is The Manifesto According to Boots Riley
Real Reflections: “I Love Boosters” is The Manifesto According to Boots Riley
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GALLERY: redveil @ Gramercy Theatre | 2.26.26
GALLERY: redveil @ Gramercy Theatre | 2.26.26
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Real Reflections: ‘LURKER’ Holds a Mirror to The Internet and Parasocial Relationships
Real Reflections: ‘LURKER’ Holds a Mirror to The Internet and Parasocial Relationships

The true nature of these clouted up “In-Crowds” deserves to be examined and interrogated.

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Real Reflections: Bad Bunny’s “NUEVAYoL” Video Shows How The Culture of Puerto Rico is Bigger Than America Ever Could Be
Real Reflections: Bad Bunny’s “NUEVAYoL” Video Shows How The Culture of Puerto Rico is Bigger Than America Ever Could Be
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The Realest Music of 2025
The Realest Music of 2025
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Real Reflections: That Time John Cena Made A Rap Album
Real Reflections: That Time John Cena Made A Rap Album
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A Star In The Making: Reflecting on Menace4Hire’s “With All That Know Now” Listening Party
A Star In The Making: Reflecting on Menace4Hire’s “With All That Know Now” Listening Party
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Level III Collective Is Rewriting the Rules of Party Culture — and We're Taking Notes
Level III Collective Is Rewriting the Rules of Party Culture — and We're Taking Notes
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THE REAL-EASE RADAR (The Best Chicago Albums, Mixtapes & EPs of 2025)
THE REAL-EASE RADAR (The Best Chicago Albums, Mixtapes & EPs of 2025)
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GALLERY: Rebecca Black | April 4 @ Outset
GALLERY: Rebecca Black | April 4 @ Outset
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A Conversation Behind Bars: Interview With greenSLLIME & ICEFACE
A Conversation Behind Bars: Interview With greenSLLIME & ICEFACE

Chicago artist/producer/DJ greenSLLIME & currently incarcerated rapper ICEFACE open up about their new collab album Wolves Eat Goats

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She Will Do It Without You: Nemahsis Shines Independently On Tour
She Will Do It Without You: Nemahsis Shines Independently On Tour

After being dropped by her label, the Palestinian-Canadian artist is having her biggest moment yet.

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GALLERY: Nathy Peluso | Mar 12 @ The Vic Theatre
GALLERY: Nathy Peluso | Mar 12 @ The Vic Theatre

The Argentine rapper/singer/songwriter played her first ever Chicago headline show to a raucous crowd.

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Real Ones Presents: 2024’s Realest Music Selections
Real Ones Presents: 2024’s Realest Music Selections
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J Bambii Delivers the Performance of Her Life
J Bambii Delivers the Performance of Her Life

photo courtesy of Luciana Salinas

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The Revival of Adamn Killa (Real Recap)
The Revival of Adamn Killa (Real Recap)
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COLORS: TONES of NYC (Real Recap)
COLORS: TONES of NYC (Real Recap)
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femdot. Gives Back to Fans with “The 94 Cent Show” (Real Recap)
femdot. Gives Back to Fans with “The 94 Cent Show” (Real Recap)

The seasoned Chicago rapper charged 94 cents for tickets and let fans pick the set list.

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CONCERT PREVIEW: KNEECAP Keeps the Irish Gaelic Language and Hip-Hop’s Radical Roots Alive
CONCERT PREVIEW: KNEECAP Keeps the Irish Gaelic Language and Hip-Hop’s Radical Roots Alive

The irish hip-hop group is set to headline Concord Music Hall this Friday, September 27.

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First In, Last Out: A Conversation with Shing02
First In, Last Out: A Conversation with Shing02

And how Shing02's song "F.I.L.O" with Nujabes led to the founding of Real Ones

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