Author: Kevin Osei-Badu Do you remember when radio stations were the main way to hear newly released music? I certainly do. I remember getting on the bus to school every morning, and my bus driver would always be tuned into WGCI 107.5. I’d be listening to Kendrick, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Waka Flocka, Wiz Khalifa, and so…

Originally posted on UIC Today June 24, 2024 Robert Difazio, left, and Brent Talbot of the UIC music department will lead the Chicago Hip Hop History Project. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Listen to story summary The story of Chicago hip-hop — its sound, its rappers and DJs, its culture and its fashion — is being archived…