{"id":38697,"date":"2019-01-15T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T00:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=38697"},"modified":"2019-01-15T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T00:00:29","slug":"new-chicago-artist-listen-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/new-chicago-artist-listen-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Up-and-Coming Chicago Artists to Listen for in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a city full of young, diverse, and expressive creatives ready to innovate the music scene, it&#8217;s no surprise that these emerging artists are making new waves, sporting Chicago-pride along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Chi-town is finally gaining major attention for the art it produces, thanks to artists like Chance The Rapper, Twin Peaks, Chicago (the band), Kanye West, and more. Now, its time to pay attention to new voices, creating friction within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>So here are four Chicago artists to listen for in 2019. These musicians are on a come up, so let&#8217;s be the ones to say we knew them first.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Grapetooth<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38700\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38700\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/43913189_247132602630677_4637825050227265065_n-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Grapetooth\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/43913189_247132602630677_4637825050227265065_n-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/43913189_247132602630677_4637825050227265065_n-600x393.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/43913189_247132602630677_4637825050227265065_n-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/43913189_247132602630677_4637825050227265065_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Grapetooth Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chris and Clay&#8217;s buzzing fame began incidentally. It all started when friend and indie singer, Knox Fortune asked the pop duo to open for him at Lincoln Hall. Now, this Chicago-based band is on the come-up, debuting\u00a0their first album <em>Grapetooth.<\/em>\u00a0You only have to listen to the first song on the track to see why this band is stirring up the music scene. The group possesses\u00a0a fun, wavy sound, with an 80s flair, sure to suspend you in a splendid\u00a0funk.\u00a0\u00a0<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lu0XMHCyK_s&amp;list=PLvwUXFoVZRDJPiMXmMzE6Rlijh050zfOj\">Redwine<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Joey Purp<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38699\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38699\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Joey Purp\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/40003250_148061399458539_7185533465494882922_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Joey Purp Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0Joey Purp is a Chicago native rapper, mounting the music scene with thoughtful lyricism, high-energy, and a robust\u00a0sound. Originally met to be\u00a0an\u00a0EP, <em>Quarterting<\/em> is\u00a0now his first\u00a0studio\u00a0album, noted for its booming versatility. And\u00a0it&#8217;s only the very beginning\u00a0for the young\u00a0rapper. Purp is determined\u00a0to captivate the\u00a0rap industry with his sharp\u00a0wordplay, and\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0certain\u00a0that\u00a0we&#8217;ll hear\u00a0even more from him this\u00a0year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U1V9549xpFo&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nX0IzcmcQG9PRzWmEAsPcIBDkvo3Yaup8&amp;index=6\">Quarterting<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tasha<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38703\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38703\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/42652620_2140237312673802_8577725164425696344_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Tasha Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tasha is a stunning and emerging artist, capturing the black girl essence in a melodic way. Her debut album is<em> Alone At Last,\u00a0<\/em>and there&#8217;s no better way to describe it other than a breath of fresh air. The beautiful singer and activist uses her lucid voice and poetic lyrics to touch the hearts that listen. It&#8217;s exciting to see what all 2019 entails for Tasha. Hopefully, more music!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I75xUuu1cwk\">Lullaby<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Drama<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38704\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38704\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Drama \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/47694753_124794161887628_9182955781350104808_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Drama Duo Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Singer, Via Rosa, and DJ,\u00a0Nael\u00a0Shehade collided around 2004 and hasn&#8217;t looked back since. The powerful duo is a blend of R&amp;B and electronic, striving to stand out in the music scene. Matching Nael&#8217;s\u00a0beats and Via&#8217;s vocals, the two is a seamless merge that continues to redefine and expand the genre. Their new single, <em>Dead and Gone<\/em> is out now, and it has just the good vibes you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z71CY-DaTvs\">Dead and Gone<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Know any up-and-coming\u00a0Chicago artist? Let us know below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a city full of young, diverse, and expressive creatives ready to innovate the music scene, it&#8217;s no surprise that these emerging artists are making new waves, sporting&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2279,"featured_media":38699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,23],"tags":[1669,7383,9110,9108,9107,9111,9109],"class_list":["post-38697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-music","category-category-popular","category-category-arts-culture","tag-chicago-artists","tag-chicago-musicians","tag-drama","tag-grapetooth","tag-joey-purp","tag-music-bands","tag-tasha"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4 Up-and-Coming Chicago Artists to Listen for in 2019<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These Chicago artists are causing friction in the music industry. 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