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Jay Lyn Gatz is an independent hip-hop artist born on the south side of Chicago. He began rapping in 2001. Gatz’ music serves as an outlet to polish his craft and individuality. He wants his words to stick with people like his father’s words stuck with him. He has formulated a laid-back sound with a sharp romantic flow and a suave persona to match. Jay Lyn Gatz has a wide range of inspirations such as video games, literature, 90’s pop culture, the 70’s, anime, films, visual artwork, and graphic novels. 90’s hip-hop particularly inspires Gatz because of its ability to contain substance with a gritty outer layer. He is persistent when it comes to making original sounding music and is extremely strict on himself when it comes to his creative process. He focuses on creating music that’s as original as possible. He wants to inspire people to always follow their own path. He’s looking to make an impact on music in Chicago and beyond with his unique sound, staggering signature afro, and shades. Radio One Chicago a

Professor Mic Rapper/Producer/Engineer….. Low End, Chicago, IL Evan Nash Evan Nash is a 22-year-old hip-hop artist based out of Chicago. He has been in the industry over 6 years and has garnered over a quarter million streams. Along with collaborating on singles with artists such as Taylor Bennett, Stunt Taylor and Adot, Nash has released a multitude of hits and mixtapes over the years leading up to his debut LP in January of 2018. Inspired by 90s rock and late 2000s hip hop, Nash brings a diverse and adaptable style to the table and has proven that he can change his sound to appeal to more than one market. Nash has had the pleasure to perform with notable artists such as (but not limited to) Lil Durk, Riff Raff, Hoodie Allen, Taylor Gang and JR Donato, Post Malone, and Rico Reckless. He has also collaborated with major artists including, Taylor Bennett, UFB Playmakers, Stunt Taylor and Adot. Growing his brand and business over the past years has led to a solid base for him to explode in 2018. Representin

Na$im Williams windy city work ethic can be measured in the throngs of smiling faces and dancing bodies that grace the dance floor of one of his exclusive gigs from around the country. In his musical quest to impact the cultural landscape, Na$im brings a diverse set of talents to the table. Last year started with a bang when Na$im dropped “Want It All” featuring Harlem legend Cam’Ron. The track was debuted with a guest deejay set on Sirius XM’s Shade 45 station. The wave of powerful music led to a year full of collaborations with Sisi Dior, Vic Spencer and other Chicago counterparts. Williams capped it off by scoring an independent film to be released in 2018. This innovative beat-smith can take a chord and make a masterpiece. He has emerged as one of the biggest talents coming out of Chicago within its renaissance of Hip Hop with cutting edge production and life-of-the-party DJ sets From the West Town neighborhood of the Chi, Na$im is an educator and staple in the community. On the production side, he has

Timothy Hiatt is a photographer based in Chicago, Illinois, but has been known to travel to the various corners of the world based solely on the promise of cashable checks or actual hard currency. His clients have included Rolling Stone, MTV, VH1, NBC, AMC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, CNBC, Kerrang, Country Weekly Magazine, UNICEF, SiriusXM, Pandora Music, Entertainment Weekly, Live Nation, Vibe Magazine, Time Out Chicago, Nike, The Kennedy Center, Action Sports International, Samsung, and the Chicago Advertising Federation. His work has also appeared in Spin, Billboard, NME, GQ, Details, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Time, National Geographic, People, Us Magazine, Men’s Journal, InStyle, Teen Vogue, Life & Style, The Hollywood Reporter, TV Guide, OK Magazine, Essence, New York Magazine, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, The New Republic, Parade Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, New York Observer, New York Post, Boston Her

“What a time to be alive.” ESP. Dyslexia. Moments of gesture. Should I? And Why? Morse Code. Body language. Dropped calls. Mumbled, spit out, Ganser explores communication breakdown on their debut LP, Odd Talk. Seeking meaning in mess, they sort through syllables and signals to find the right words. When’s the last time you called your mother? “Sometimes there isn’t the right thing to say, throwing language in a blender is the only option,” says bassist and vocalist Alicia Gaines. “Looking through randomness like tea leaves, you find meaning in it eventually and work with that.” Having approached sadness’ absurd edges with their last EP, 2016’s This Feels Like Living, the Chicago foursome dive into where words fail. Ganser wraps themselves around the album, from artwork to music video conception and direction, sprinkling subtle nods to Oxford into their sound with dashes of Radiohead and Ride. “There’s this point where the feelings you’ve let fester below the surface start to grow legs and gain autonomy,”

Midwest Action is a Chicago-based online music and art publication & record label, dedicated to exploring and elevating the best of Midwest culture. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night from 6p to 8p cst on WLUW.org, 88.7 FM

Kali Paylinn is an energetic artist from the South Suburban area who produces, writes and performs his own genre blending music. Growing up he’s always took different interests than a lot of his peers, skateboarding and fashion became major focuses early in life as they became great outlets for a creativity and self-expression that wasn’t uplifted much at home. Musically, he finds inspiration from legends such as Michael Jackson, Lil Wayne and various classic rock bands who although have great musical talent, also mastered moving people through their larger than life and unique image. Growing as an artist over the years he has quickly become known for having quite a unique and exciting image for himself. Trademark light-hearted mentions of occult and spiritual experiences can be found in his discography consisting of “Ouija’s Movie” his first EP project (soundcloud/bandcamp), “Thrasher” his 2nd EP project (soundcloud) and his newest “Tha Kill Tape” (2017) a mixtape project giving his own unique spin on the in

FURY is a Chicago emcee who focuses on promoting, positivity and empowerment. She uses high energy music along with impressive lyrical flow to engage people from all walks of life. Her main influences are Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Left Eye, and Tupac. She is best known for her dominating stage presence and passionate delivery.

In the Spring of 2012 Jay released is 2nd feature film entitled Shots Fired. Shows Fired was picked up for Global distribution by Maverick Entertainment. It is currently available at Best Buy, Walmart, Family Video, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon On-Demand. In 2013, Jay finished his 3rd project entitled Choke On That in. Choke On That is uncensored, controversial sketch comedy. Choke On That is a culmination of real life scenarios Jay Davis has experienced over the last two years. Sketches ranging from the hilarious prank show “You’ve Been Sh***ed On” to different awkward moment situations he has encountered. Choke On That is in your face, jaw dropping, sketch comedy that is guaranteed to bring more laugh out loud moments then any DVD of its kind. On March 21st Jay released is 4th feature projected entitled Not Another Zombie Movie at the Patio Theater to a crowd of nearly 1,000 people Not Another Zombie Movie is currently available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Sears, Amazon Prime, Barnes & Noble, and VUDU. J

Petty Gang Chicago checked in to talk about their upcoming Boom Bap Open Mic show. Radio One Chicago airs live on WLUW, 88.7fm every Thursday night from 6p to 8p.

TheLadiesView’ is comprised of 4 ladies from different walks of life, bringing some multi-cultural flava. Selene Meet our Host! Born and raised in Chicago – as a teenager, Selene developed a love for Hip-Hop, the arts, music and entertainment. After dabbing into some acting and media work, Selene now produces an up and coming talk show that currently airs in 24 towns in the northwest suburbs on Public Access TV; The Ladies View. Most recently, The Ladies View has launched a podcast on Anchor. The hope is to cast a wider net of viewers/listeners for the show, as well as serve as media coverage for local events. Jillian Born and raised in Chicago, Puerto Rican decent. Growing up on the northwest side of Chicago, Jillian and Selene met about 23 years ago and their friendship flourished. As a young girl she loved modeling and fashion. She attended The Illinois Institute of Art – Fashion/Merchandising and now she’s currently working in Corporate Retail. The opportunity of becoming Selene’s co-host at The Ladie

Jesse 5000K talks about his influences and his upcoming EP this Summer. Radio One Chicago airs live on WLUW, 88.7fm every Thursday night from 6p to 8p.

Nick Pullia, The Director of Communications for The Ravinia will stop by to discuss the upcoming year of live music with the Ravinia! Radio One Chicago airs live on WLUW, 88.7fm every Thursday night from 6p to 8p.

It’s hard to get a hold on what Chicago’s LEVER is going to do next. The four-piece identifies as “bipolar grunge pop.” They grab influences from many different areas of music, from THE VINES to THE BEATLES, and polish it up into their own unique sound. Not too polished, though, grit and distortion still rule on the majority of their songs. These dudes are super hungry and play wherever they can – wrestling matches, flea markets, and, lucky for us, divey bars and music venues. Their debut album, Hover Bored, was released in May 2015. We Are Television said the album “can be enjoyed by the punks and pop enthusiasts alike. With all those hooks, you’re bound to be humming one of their tunes eventually.” Check out their follow up EP, “Ms. Lead” released in 2017. – Empty Bottle & We Are The Television. Radio One Chicago airs live on WLUW, 88.7fm every Thursday night from 6p to 8p.

Nino Arobelidze aka Girl Named Nino is a Georgian born songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Chicago. Nino received her formal music education from DePaul University but maintains the core of her knowledge to be largely DIY. Dubbed “Ever-evolving”(Richard Milne, 93XRT Local Anesthetic), “Rising Star of Indie, Soul, World Music and Jazz”(Daily Herald), Nino’s become an artist to watch in her adapted city of Chicago- “Remember that name…It may be a safe bet that Nino Arobelidze is a name that you’ll hear a lot more going forward”(Robert Chiarito, The Chicago Ambassador). Nino has released two solo albums (Nomad 2014, Girl Named Nino 2016); a collaborative release with Forbidden Knowledge (Urbanismz 2012) a self released EP (Strange Brew 2011) and most recently composed original songs for the documentary film, Our Blood is Wine (Music Box Films, Official selection at Berlinale 2018). Moonlight Daughter, a multi-lingual, genre-fluid album, co-produced with her long-time collaborator Pablo Gordy

Umbra and the Volcan Siege was founded in 2006 by JIm Licka embracing his “super hero ultra-identity” as UMBRA. Umbra is surrounded by his siege of musicians which help create a sound-scape of genre bending music. Umbra and the Volcan Siege has released 3 albums in total. Their debut album was titled the “Beginning of the End,” followed by their sophomore album “End of the Beginning,” and their latest release of “Somdays Coming Soon.” All of there releases can be previewed at umbraandthevolcansiege.com or umbraandthevolcansiege.bandcamp.com. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM, 88.7 in Chicago and streaming live on WLUW.ORG.

“If you are interested in the future of club and dance music, look no further than Ariel Zetina. A popular rising underground DJ, Zetina has begun making a name for herself in the city’s club venues and across the country (through the power of SoundCloud) for her eclectic and progressive sets. Straightforward hip-hop or bro-oriented EDM are never on the menu during her performances (thank goodness). Instead, listeners and partygoers will be immersed in Zetina’s glitchy, strange, yet totally fun dance music. Zetina aims to use sound and text works to transform club settings and performance spaces, making them more socially inclusive and sonically forward-thinking.This year, Zetina launched an ongoing residency at the Hideout, best known for its iconic dance parties.” – Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune

Doc Da Mindbenda is a Producer/Engineer hailing from Chicago,IL. Originally from Waukegan, IL. Doc made the move to Chicago to pursue his passion in music in late 2011. The move would quickly pay off as he quickly linked with many of Chicago’s veterans and so to be stars of today. As well as linking up with Consequence in early 2011, Doc has produced for the late great Sean Price, as part of his frequent collaborations with Vic Spencer. Also producing for such acts as Boldy James, Brian Fresco, Dally Auston, Vic Mensa of SaveMoney, Mic Terrror, Sulaiman, White Gzus of Treated Crew, Chris Crack, The Winners (Hus Kingpin, Rozewood, JuneLyfe) , Dunbar (SureShotTD, Bunchy Cartier) As an engineer, almost every great rapper and singer has stepped foot in the GrindHouse, a recording studio, and home base for Doc and his fellow artists. He has engineered for the likes of Chance The Rapper, BJ The Chicago Kid, TInk, Lance Skiiiwalker to name a few. Known for his laid back, smoke filled vibes, Doc has made a lane for h

The March Hip Hop Cypher featured Joe Grind, Johnny Gunz, Lega$y, Exclusive, and Dosage with Doc Da Mindbenda.

Hobbyist is Holly Prindle who sings and Marc Mozga who plays guitar, drum machines, drone machines, bass and melodica. Hobbyist was formed in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The release of their self- titled debut album came that same year, along with the EP “Hobbyist in Dub”- featuring reggae bass master Dennis Bovell. After playing numerous rock shows in their hometown of Chicago Holly went to live and sing in Goleniow, Poland with the experimental theatre group Teatr Brama, who specialize in community art and ancient pagan folk singing. Concurrently, Marc embedded himself for 3 years with a suburban Chicago family to film them raise their autistic son. The result was “Getting To First Grade”- an observational documentary produced, shot and edited by Marc which was completed in 2015. The duo went on a short tour of the Northwest USA and Vancouver in late 2015. On a rainy night in Vancouver Marc proposed marriage to Holly and she accepted. The trip also led to a fruitful live to tape recording of the song “