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The 5th Element HipHop ShoW

by The 5th Element Hip-Hop Show

The 5th Element Hip-Hop show is based out of Radio DePaul in DePaul University. We hope to bring you the best upcoming artists and difference makers in the buzzing Chicago Hip-Hop scene.

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Episodes

  1. Nuworld Kayo (5/19/18)

    Nuworld Kayo is a Southside rapper and member of the Nuworld collective. In this episode’s interview, he discusses the formation of Nuworld, his musical style and influences, as well as the role of Islam in his art and hip-hop....

  2. CMoneyWave (5/19/18)

    We catch up with Chicago spitter CMoneyWave. We discuss his name change, versatility behind the mic, live performances, last two projects, new music, what to expect on his forthcoming project, lifestyle changes, and chop it up on wrestling....

  3. Navarro (5/19/18)

    Navarro is a Chicago HipHop legend that in recent years has dedicated much of his time crafting the sound of a future generation. In this interview we catch up with Navarro since the last interview we had and chop it up on his personal growth since touching on subjects like the Beats and Bars...

  4. Victor! (5/19/18)

    Chicago R&B & Pop singer Victor! has been riding a wave of his own with a unique style that is generating much attention. In this interview we discuss his upbringing and family background in music, beginning in music, the current Mexican-American wave of artists in the US, navigating his…

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  5. Aubry (4/28/18)

    Northside artist Aubry, born in Evanston, Illinois, has been surrounded by music since a young age and has been making music since his freshman year of high school. Aside from music, Aubry is also a poet and competed in the Louder Than a Bomb 2017 competition for the Evanston Township High School...

  6. Suburban Kid McFly & Matt Audio Dope (4/28/18)

    Brothers Brian & Matt Sumague aka Suburban Kid McFly and Matt Audio Dope grace our studios. We discuss Suburban Kid McFly’s solo career, growing up in a Filipino household, his first two solo projects “SKMF 1 & 2”, and the creation process, growth and a culmination of an 8 year career, and dive...

  7. Jon Content (4/28/18)

    Chicago rapper, singer and producer has come a long way in the last few years since he was last in on The 5th Element. This time around we talk about the growth in his life in the last few years, his beginnings in music, discuss his recently released EP “Songs She Gets Dressed To”, his … More Jon...

  8. Cole Kruggel, Don Hullio & Darwin Derequito of Classick Studios (4/14/18)

    Cole Kruggel, Don Hullio, and Darwin Derequito of Classick Studios have been three of Chicago’s premiere engineers that have been crafting Chicago’s current Hip-Hop sound. In this interview we discuss the role of engineers, how they broke into the music scene and began at Classick Studios…

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  9. 99theProducer & 5ivee (4/14/18)

    99theProducer and 5ivee are some of Milwaukee’s finest making a name of their own in the city of Chicago. We talk about their beginning in music, growing up in Milwaukee, some defining moments in music, and talk about their latest releases and the creative process behind them....

  10. Swade (3/31/18)

    Central Florida spitter Swade is making a name of his own in the Chicago HipHop scene. He swings by to chop it up on growing up in Florida, how he got his rap moniker, upbringing, influences, how he began rapping and producing, the Florida rap scene, coming to Chicago, friendships and networking,...

  11. WemmyMo (3/31/18)

    Uptown rapper WemmyMo swing by for an in-studio interview. The 18-year-old Lincoln Park HS spitter talks about his beginnings in music, upbringing, having clout in high school, his support system, growing up in Uptown, living in a Nigerian household, released singles, forthcoming BitterSweet…

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  12. Jamal Science (3/31/18)

    Chicago spitter Jamal Science stops by for an in-studio interview. The West Side rapper, in this interview, talks to us about his upbringing, generations of hip-hop in his family, beginning to rap and produce, his high school years as a battle rapper, winning rap battle competitions, his history...

  13. YCA Takeover Show [Jose Olivarez, Nate Marshall & Aeon Moore] (3/17/18)

    It’s a takeover! We have Jose Olivarez and Nate Marshall takeover The 5th Element HipHop Show with special guest Aeon Moore, winner of YCA’s MC Olympics. In this show, we discuss Louder Than A Bomb (youth poetry competition), break down the Kanye West madness brackets, top 5 Chicago rappers, get…

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  14. SLKRS (3/10/18)

    Oscar and Alex interview Chicago based street clothing brand SLKRS and get to know more about the beginnings of the brand, influences, importance of representation, and get a look at upcoming moves the brand will be making....

  15. Calez (3/3/18)

    Chicago rapper/producer Calez swings by for an interview. We discuss his upbringing in the Chicago Hip-Hop scene, early influences, fatherhood, unity in the city’s rap scene, and his favorite collaborations. https://ia801508.us.archive.org/6/items/Calez3318/Calez%20%283%3A3%3A18%29.mp3

  16. Na$im Williams & Sisi Dior (2/24/18)

    Song Showcased: Na$im Williams & Sisi Dior “Drippin” ft. Poor A friend of the show and West Town producer- Na$im Williams and West side spitter Sisi Dior make their way to The 5th Element Hip-Hop Show. We discuss their beginnings in music, contributions to the local hip-hop scene and the…

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  17. Ajani Jones (2/24/18)

    Song Showcased: Ajani Jones “Better Days” Southside spitter Ajani Jones makes his way in for an interview. We discuss his origins in music, artistic name changes, attending the University of Iowa and Columbia College, getting involved in the Chicago hip-hop scene, joining AEMMP Records,...

  18. Musa Reems (2/24/18)

    Songs Showcased: Musa Reems “What I Like” & “44 4’s” A friend of the show and West side spitter Musa Reems swings by for an interview. We chop it up with Musa about joining AEMMP Records (Columbia College’s student-run label), his recently released project Lately I Been Sol Searching and the...

  19. Meechie & CJ The Kid (2/17/18)

    Meechie and CJ THE KID have made it their mission to put the North on the map. Coming from Evanston, Illinois there’s a lot of stigmas associated with being from a city that’s an extension of the city, but technically not the city. To give insight to their hometown of West Evanston they decided…

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  20. The Boy Illinois (2/3/17)

    The Boy Illinois is one of the most promising artists coming out of Chicago and is one of the most accomplished emcees in the thriving Hip-Hop scene in the city. He is a general, can rock a crowd with an eclectic variety of production that has set himself apart from his peers. The man has … More...

  21. Rich Jones (10/21/17)

    We chop it up with MC, vocalist, organizer, and Chicago Hip-Hop ambassador- the homie Rich Jones. We discuss first meeting him a few years back and his early beginnings in music. We discuss anthems, Eminem, food, his monthly series All Smiles, his musical evolution, the Vegas EP, recent benefit...

  22. MFN MELO (10/21/17)

    Pivot Gang reinforcer, MFN MELO swings by for his solo interview. We discuss his beginnings in music, meeting Pivot brethren Saba & Joseph Chilliams in high school. We talk Austin, not Steve Austin or Austin Texas, but the community Austin. We delve into the competitive nature of Pivot…

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  23. Jofred Estilo (10/14/17)

    We catch up with Jofred Estilo and talk about the four year excursion leading up to the released of his debut solo effort, “Tulpa”. We discuss the evolution of his music, musical influences, importance or identity, development as a performer, joining PVT STCK, Chinza//Fly, his culinary pallet,...

  24. Melo Makes Music (9/30/17)

    Chicago rapper/musician, Melo Makes Music swings by for an interview. We discuss the process of crafting his own sound, musical influences, growing up in the city of Chicago, college life, experiences touring with Taylor Bennett, horror films, personal philosophy, upcoming project, among several...

  25. Erik Write (9/30/17)

    Mexican-American spitter, Erik Write from Chicago’s Hermosa community drops by for an interview. We discuss growing up in the city, gentrification, his involvement in art and beginnings in poetry/rap, his college days, among his music and recent endeavors with the Hermosa Walls project....

  26. UG VAVY (April 15th, 2017)

    Considered a part of Chicago’s New Wave of talent, UG Vavy has quickly established himself as one of the most lively performers in the city. Cosigned already by Chicago rap veterans like Twista, Alex Wiley, and Supa Bwe, as well as recently collabing with some of the city’s other fresh talent…

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  27. Mike Fulahope (April 15th 2017)

    Poet, Rapper, Activist, Comedian, YouTube personality “I want my music to enrich your spirit, cultivate your mind, shake your body and make you… Full of Hope!” ~ Young Artist from the DMV on the come-up in the Chicago scene- Mike Fulahope *Credits to all the artists showcased below* Community...

  28. Pinqy Ring (4/8/17)

    The Princess of Chicago, Pinqy Ring is the Puerto Rican female rapper hailing from the Windy City. A lyrical Latina, this Chicagoan is the female Big Pun in pink pumps. https://ia601608.us.archive.org/10/items/PinqyRing4817/Pinqy%20Ring%20(4_8_17).mp3

  29. L.A. VanGogh (2/11/17)

    We have L.A. VanGogh in studio! We talk his latest music with the SafeNSound and Friends First EPs. We also dive deep into music influences, growing up in Dolton, making music visually, adjusting to different roles, development as a writer through literature and poetry, college, mental health...

  30. Na$im Williams (1/28/17)

    We got the homie Na$im Williams in the building! After a few years, we finally got to catch up with Na$im regarding personal growth, working with youth, fatherhood, living in Harlem NY, Treated Crew, production, and new music including his latest release featuring the legendary Cam’ron....

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The 5th Element Hip-Hop show is based out of Radio DePaul in DePaul University. We hope to bring you the best upcoming artists and difference makers in the buzzing Chicago Hip-Hop scene.

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