Arts & Culture
Chicago ‘Traps’ Rap Stigmas
When hypnotic beats are entangled with the menacing ebb and flow of murderous lyrics, popular music can become a danger to society. One might even call this kind of music a trap.
Log In, Turn On, Get Off
Sex only needs two partners to happen. Pornography, on the other hand, takes many more. While the industry isn’t as prevalent in Chicago as it is on the West Coast, voyeuristic Chicagoans may have unknowingly seen some of their favorite X-rated performers such as Lane Place, David Law and Gus Lewellen on the el train.
Artist Disabilities
Artists of every medium face creative dilemmas. Sometimes it’s self-doubt, other times it’s a lack of focus. For a select few, it’s a lifelong disability.
Vampire Pangs: Bleeding Love
Their razor-sharp teeth protrude from the corners of their mouths as they breathe on the necks of their victims. They are the mythical creatures that parents tell their children aren’t real before bed. But their essence is alive and well for those who choose to see the world through the absence of sunlight.
Pour Some ‘Sugar’ On me
In 1967, The Beatles sang, “All you need is love.” In a world fueled by status, that philosophy is now almost old-fashioned—love is incidental, but diamonds are forever…
Peace, Love, and Soul Train
The stage is dark as anxious dancers stand before a series of crackling light bulbs. The music starts, the cameras begin to roll, and it’s time for “Soul Train.”