We all know NO I.D. as a successful and dope producer for some of today’s big-name artists like Kanye West, Common, and Jay-Z. As a Chicago native, he is known as the “Godfather of Chicago Hip Hop.” For Kanye West, he was more than just a producer; Kanye highly considered him as his mentor and [...]

Since 1968, WHPK has been spinning original and underground hits while featuring many of Chicago’s most aspiring music artists. Broadcasting to the South Side of Chicago, including Hyde Park and Kenwood, two neighborhoods most recognized for its hip hop history, it still operates as a non-profit, community radio station at the University of Chicago. WHPK [...]

Here are some photos of Chicago artists…