Eric Roberson: The Meaning of Music and Fatherhood
The number of singers finding a way to stand out among a vast pool of talent is mind-bogglingly. With the sudden comeback of televised talent shows on almost every major network competing for viewership with [...]
CEO Of Hidden Beach Experience: Steve McKeever
It’s not surprising Hidden Beach Recordings was created by Chicago native Steve McKeever. During an era, where both major and independent record labels competed for radio airplay retail sales— McKeever’s vision for giving Soul artists [...]
Rahmaan Statik: The Man and the Mural
As the weather warms up and Chicagoans begin to shed layers of sweaters, scarves, gloves, and boots—we look forward to all the beautiful things the warmer climate brings. There is unique cultural beauty throughout Chicago’s [...]
DJ Pharris: Leading The Pack
Pharris Thomas is not your typical DJ. What started for Thomas nearly 40 years ago in a similar fashion to other DJs from his peer group—ended up carving a specific single lane designed by him. [...]
Chi 2 LA: Chicagoans in Film and Television Are Making Power Moves
By Erica Watson IG @EricaFayeWatson These six Chicagoans are making power moves behind the scenes as they climb the ladder to success in Hollywood. We asked them how growing up in Chicago prepared them to [...]
Chicago Catholic Students To Visit Ghana This Summer
By Deja Harrell In mid-June, six lucky students from Leo Catholic High School will travel across the sea to spend a couple of weeks in Ghana, West Africa. “I thought it would be a unique [...]