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[[Sharkula]] has been a rapper in the Chicago scene since 1987. His lyrics are known for being scatterbrained, discontinuous, free-associative, non-violent, apolitical and random. His album Martin Luther King Jr. Whopper With Cheese was voted by readers of [[The Chicago Reader]] as one of the 20 best albums of 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-best-local-releases-of-2004/Content?oid=917582|title=The Best Local Releases of 2004|work=Chicago Reader|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref> Sharkula is known for his self-[[street marketing]] by copying tapes and CD's and selling them in public areas personally along with distributing flyers and leaflets promoting his shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/01/16/cult-rapper-sharkula-and-finding-your-audience/|title=Cult Rapper Sharkula and Finding Your Audience|author=Leor Galil|work=Forbes|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/sharkula-hip-hop-hustler/Content?oid=915191|title=Hip-Hop Hustler|work=Chicago Reader|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.newcity.com/2010/03/30/hey-you-like-hip-hop-on-the-streets-with-sharkula/|title="Hey, You Like Hip-Hop?" On the streets with Sharkula – Newcity Music|work=Newcity Music|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[Sharkula]] has been a rapper in the Chicago scene since 1987. His lyrics are known for being scatterbrained, discontinuous, free-associative, non-violent, apolitical and random. His album Martin Luther King Jr. Whopper With Cheese was voted by readers of [[The Chicago Reader]] as one of the 20 best albums of 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-best-local-releases-of-2004/Content?oid=917582|title=The Best Local Releases of 2004|work=Chicago Reader|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref> Sharkula is known for his self-[[street marketing]] by copying tapes and CD's and selling them in public areas personally along with distributing flyers and leaflets promoting his shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/01/16/cult-rapper-sharkula-and-finding-your-audience/|title=Cult Rapper Sharkula and Finding Your Audience|author=Leor Galil|work=Forbes|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/sharkula-hip-hop-hustler/Content?oid=915191|title=Hip-Hop Hustler|work=Chicago Reader|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.newcity.com/2010/03/30/hey-you-like-hip-hop-on-the-streets-with-sharkula/|title="Hey, You Like Hip-Hop?" On the streets with Sharkula – Newcity Music|work=Newcity Music|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[Chance the Rapper]]'s rap style is very different from most other rappers. In the way he often uses quick, [[jazz]]-inspired beats. He is known to be a positive influence, as the message of his lyrics are typically uplifiting. He is one of the staple faces for Chicago rap in the 2010s. His three projects [[10 Day]], [[Acid Rap]] and [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]], were generally very well received among critics and listeners all around. Chance won 3 Grammys in 2017 (Best Rap Album for Coloring Book, Best Rap Song for [[No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)|No Problem]], and Best New Artist). |
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[[SHANGO BRARZY]]'s rap style is very different from most other rappers. In the way he often uses quick, [[jazz]]-inspired beats. He is known to be a positive influence, as the message of his lyrics are typically uplifiting. He is one of the staple faces for Chicago rap in the 2010s. His three projects [[10 Day]], [[Acid Rap]] and [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]], were generally very well received among critics and listeners all around. Chance won 3 Grammys in 2017 (Best Rap Album for Coloring Book, Best Rap Song for [[No Problem (Chance the Rapper song)|No Problem]], and Best New Artist). |