Syleena Johnson: The Phoenix Rises (video)
Syleena Johnson, the Chicago-born R&B powerhouse, continues to captivate audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Her resilient career includes Soul Train Awards recognition...
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George Daniels Chicago Music Store Vandalized
Industry veteran George Daniels' Chicago Music Room store was vandalized. The incident affects a respected figure in the Chicago music scene....
Music Executive Michael Towns of Kingdom Records Dies at 55
Michael Towns, music executive with Kingdom Records and partner at Urban Ideas, died at 55 from bronchial complications. He helped manage over $12 million in...
Syl Johnson, Syleena’s Father, Dies at 85
Soul legend Syl Johnson died at 85. His 1967 hit 'Different Strokes' became one of hip-hop's most sampled songs, used by Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan....
Music Industry Vet Dedry Jones has Died
Music retailer Dedry Jones of The Experience with Dedry Jones was found dead in his Chicago home. He owned The Music Experience store for 28...
2112: Transforming the Chicago Music Scene
2112 is Chicago's first music business incubator, uniting the city's fragmented music industry under one roof with 75 member companies, co-working spaces, and daily access...
Chicago’s AAHH Festival Celebrates Community
Chicago's first AAHH Festival brought together Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, and more to celebrate community through hip-hop music at Union Park....
George Daniels’ Chicago Music Store Vandalized
Legendary Chicago record store George's Music Room, owned by industry veteran George Daniels, was vandalized by thieves. The closed store was set to reopen....
BJ The Chicago Kid Stops by WGCI’s The Morning Riot
BJ The Chicago Kid sits down with WGCI's The Morning Riot for an exclusive interview. The Chicago R&B singer discusses his latest projects and career....