New CVU Podcast Album: The Digital Freshness Under 21 Edition EP!

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: The Digital Freshness Under 21 Edition EP, featuring interviews recorded live on location at Ruby Hornet’s underage artist showcase last month. Host Jaime Black checks in with Kembe X, Chance The Rapper (pictured above), St. Millie, and Digital Freshness organizers Alex Fruchter and Manny Muscles, of Ruby Hornet and Jugrnaut, respectively. Stream or download that podcast album above. And look for more from Chance The Rapper in the lower part of this feature.

CVU163 - Kembe X

Chicago rapper Kembe X introduces listeners to his collective, The Village, while sharing details on his upcoming Welcome To The Village release. The artist also reflects on meeting Nas at this year’s SXSW.

CVU164 - Chance The Rapper

The rising Save Money crew MC reflects on his recent SXSW experience, delves into his anticipated new #10Day mixtape, and looks towards upcoming projects in the works. (Find more from Chance The Rapper in the bottom half of this feature.)

CVU165 - St. Millie

The young artist discusses his forthcoming No Religion But Up release, as well as working with Rockie Fresh and The Gift.

CVU166 - DJ RTC & Manny Muscles

The two event organizers and industry professionals talk about the motivation for presenting an under 21 showcase, as well as how other interested young artists can approach them for future consideration.

Dynasty Podcasts Press: AEMMP Records, The Radiogirl Podcast, Chicagoland Radio & Media

New Dynasty Podcasts press:

-From AEMMP Records:

Last Tuesday Jaime Black of Dynasty Podcasts stopped by AEMMP Hip-Hop to talk to students (and our teacher!) about the evolution of our Class President EP, analytics, what we have coming up, and more.

-From The Radiogirl Podcast:

Since I last interviewed Jaime Black, his Dyanasty Podcasts have grown in popularity, and he’s now launching a new live series with Rockit Ranch Productions. 

Hear the new Radiogirl Podcast interview with Jaime Black at the link below:

http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG71.mp3

-From Chicagoland Radio And Media:

* * Jaime Black, who worked at WKQX-FM/Q101 from 1998 until the station ended in July 2011, most famously as the producer and driving force behind “Local 101,” was down at the annual South by Southwest music conference last week. While there, he recorded numerous interviews with Chicago musicians. That collection of interviews is now available on his popular ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast, as it features “Dynasty Podcasts: The SXSW 2012 Album.” The podcast album features interviews with Chicago talent like YP, Archie Powell of Archie Powell & The Exports, Show You Suck, Scattered Trees, as well as music writers Jessica Galliart & Lenny Gilmore of RedEyeChicago.com — all of which were recorded onsite at SXSW 2012 in Austin, TX, last week. It can all be heard online at this link HERE.

New Live Broadcast Dynasty Podcast: AEMMP Hip Hop 03/20/12!

This week on Dynasty Podcasts Live Broadcast: AEMMP Hip Hop! The Columbia College class and their instructor, Alex Fruchter, delve into the course’s current Class President EP project, with students explaining what it takes to produce the EP. Stream or download the podcast of that live broadcast below.

New CVU Podcast: Stephen Paul Smoker!

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Stephen Paul Smoker! In an interview recorded at the Kilo Records offices in Pilsen, the frontman of the band of the same name weighs in on his group’s new Ripe Fruit release, a bevy of projects in the works, including a 20 minute war musical, and his fantastic quote from this past January’s CVU 2012 Forecast feature. Stream or download that podcast below.