Results tagged with 'Milwaukee hip-hop'

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A hip-hop "Blister in the Sun"

Published May 9, 2012

This morning, OnMilwaukee.com contributor and all-around pal J.C. Poppe hipped us to this news about a local hip-hop cover of the Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun."

Milwaukee UP: Radio Milwaukee 2012 Best Of award nominees heavy on the hip-hop

Published Feb. 7, 2012

Yesterday 88Nine Radio Milwaukee went live with their nominations for their fifth annual "Best Of" awards, and this year sees continued growth and recognition of the Milwaukee hip-hop community.

Milwaukee Talks: Hip-hop promoter Geraud Blanks

Published Dec. 11, 2011

Hip-hop in Milwaukee has been going on for decades and though many local hip-hop artists haven't had a large amount of extended success - commercially speaking - the quality of what's been produced is equal to that of cities that have found a way to fare better in the industry. As a long-time contributor to the Milwaukee hip-hop scene, Blanks has often been one of the lone voices to write about Milwaukee hip-hop in a positive way.

Milwaukee UP: Prophetic's "Purgatory"

Published Aug. 22, 2011

Recently, one of Milwaukee's hip-hop golden children - Prophetic - released a new "webtape" called "Purgatory."

Milwaukee UP: SigNif grows with "Wizdom"

Published April 26, 2011

Showing growth between each project is a difficult task for any artist. But for every crash-and-burn artist out there, there is another one waiting in the wings for a chance to shine, sharpening skills and abilities. NYC-by-way-of-Milwaukee emcee SigNif is a prime example of an artist who is working her tail off to improve, and the growth is immediately attention grabbing.

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