Please join us Saturday night, August 17th, from 7-11pm, for the Opening Reception of MAELSTROM // New Works by Clarence Rich. See more about the show below! Deep Space Gallery presents MAELSTROM -- New works by Clarence Rich, on view August 17th - August 31st. The Opening Reception is on August 17th, 7-11pm. Deep Space Gallery is very proud to present Maelstrom … [Read more...]
Jersey City Hip-Hop with CF and Dontique
Many have argued that hip-hop isn't just music, it's a culture. Since the widespread popularity of hip-hop in the 80s and 90s, it is without a doubt that hip-hop is alive and well. Here in Jersey City, hip-hop culture continues to be represented and embraced. Jersey City is also known to produce some of the most talented rappers in the game, such as CF and Dontique. CF and … [Read more...]
“JOSELITO” Cito on the Beat x Rich the Kid x Kenji
a chicpeajc exclusive
Shout out to the plug! “Joselito" is an ode to all partners who have invested time, energy, passion, and used their resources to propel the careers of artists they believe in. Normally, the plug stays out of the lime light, strategizes behind the scenes, and makes calculated decisions on how to push the brand forward. Citoonthebeat x Rich the Kid x Kenji collaborate to shed … [Read more...]
The Real Kärma
I am a 90s R&B/Hip Hop era kid, and when I first heard Kärma sing, I was transported back to my era. Kärma performs a lot with local band (one of my faves) Conundrum and I saw them perform together at the Central Ave car show a few months ago. I was completely mesmerized by her performance, her style, and her confidence. I knew we would be getting to know each other … [Read more...]
JAYE GEMS
"NEW DAY" SINGLE OUT NOW!!
Jaye Gems and I met through the local Jersey City rap scene and show circuit a few years ago. We shared the same bill many times, last being the Unlimited Everything Chilltown tour with June And The Pushas that benefitted JC's Sacred Heart Elementary. Jaye opens up about his past as a wild child and getting arrested, about being a father of two and the challenges … [Read more...]
LiveAtheHudson
Friend and party partner HayOner put me on to LiveAtheHudson, an artist he currently manages. LATH technically does not live in Jersey City, he lives in Union City... so when I heard about him, I was like, "I can't interview him". A week later, he dropped a single "Wildfire" and after listening to it for about 30 times on repeat, I texted Haytham and said, "Set it up, I want to … [Read more...]
LIL STEEZ
Jersey City rapper Lil Steez has developed quite an online fanbase of raps new generation of turnt-up youngins with his ultra-catchy hooks and laid back verses. The 19-year-old Jersey City native has over 100k listens between the six songs he’s uploaded to Soundcloud in the past three months including a collab with Houston’s own Ugly God. Steez hasn’t … [Read more...]
King TJay-We those kids
introducing ChicpeaJC's monthly music list on soundcloud
Starting today, we will be posting our favorite new songs from Jersey City artists on our new soundcloud @chicpeajc ! We want to put you on to the amazing talent that comes from our city! Every month we will be sharing all the latest and greatest coming out of Jersey City from all genres of music. Want to submit your music to be featured? email us chicpealife@gmail.com To … [Read more...]
