Seems like Chicago is that spot for ill artists. If you think I’m wrong lets go back, R.Kelly (before the urine allegations), Common & Kanye, just to name a few. Flash forward and enter Add-2. This is one talented emcee/lyricist who can really kick it on the mic. Now it’s your turn to choose to listen. I got the chance to speak with Add-2, and am now happy to add him to the AKidNamedB family of musicians. If you haven’t picked up Add-2′s The Tale of Two’s City Vol. 3 mixtape, it’s about that time.

The Tale of Two’s City Vol.3: The Rise and Fall (Mixtape)
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This week’s installment of AKNB Artist Watch series, goes to none other than Chicago-based artist G.o.D. Jewels. This dude has a confidence you feel through the interview and music that you just feel. With an ear to the street and focus to the sky, G.o.D Jewels is ready to grab and hold your attention. Put him in a box if you want, my opinion is, he’ll punch through that like a ceiling in your favorite Mortal Kombat video game. Feel free to pick up his latest project, Greatness Opens Doors below.

G.o.D. Jewels – Greatness Opens Doors (Mixtape)

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So I’m back with the third installment in the AKNB Artist Watch series, a title that belongs to Memphis-based artist Skewby. Now here’s a dude I expect to see crushing the game in approximately 1-3 years. When we spoke, homie was out in LA doing shows (jealous) and making moves. After dropping one cold mixtape (link below), Skewby’s been in the works on some career making collabs, and I feel it’s time to get him on the map.

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AKNB Mixtape Pick Up: Skewby – Proving You Wrong Since ’88

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In the second installment of my “Artist Watch” series I put Lyriciss on the soap box and granted him the direct connection to the Kid Nation. We spoke about the normal, the questions you have to ask and the questions that no one asks anymore. If you’re unsure about who exactly Lyriciss is, you’ve come to the right site to get familiar, no Clinton Sparks (what up homie?). So read the interview by clicking on the “Read More” link below (the jump), and make sure you get Lyriciss’s latest mixtape The Practice.

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Lyriciss – The Practice (mixtape)

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In the first installment of my “Artist Watch” series, I got familiar wit New Jersey-based artist “The Illz.” We spoke about everything from the origins of his name to his family’s involvement and support of his music. Ultimately, I found the homie to be a pretty cool cat with even better music. Below, I have his recent mixtapes including The Pursuit LP and This is… to get you up to date with his music and progress.

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The Illz – The Pursuit LP (Presented by 2 Dope Boyz X DJ Booth.net)

The Illz – This is…(The W.C.A Sessions EP)

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