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DJ Mick writesThe CHIRP Radio Interview: NVDO
by CHIRP Radio DJ and Features Co-Director Mick R (Listen to his most recent shows / Read his blog)
It never gets old talking to artists about their music. One of the things that it particularly inspiring about talking with young hip-hop artists in the city is their sheer enthusiasm and will to make things work.
This is no less true for young MC, producer, and entrepreneur, NVDO. Here is a man who appears to have willed his career into existence by pure force of mind.
NVDO just released his debut LP The Waiting Room, an atmospheric outing into the wild world of Chicago trap, with plenty of moody verses and bouncy, bubble busting beats to go around.
NVDO is a passionate producer and his skill and excellence has brought him into the trajectory of a number of the city’s more recent rap icons, including Mick Jenkins, who guests on a number of the tracks.
When NVDO reached out about an interview, of course I said yes. And I’m very glad I did. His commitment to the project is contagious and it was cool to be able to read and reflect on his story. See what he has to say for himself and about himself below:
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Sep 27 - Oct 3)
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday September 30 - Sunday October 3: CHIRP is a proud media sponsor of The Other Art Fair Chicago at Revel Fulton Market
On the Podcast:
- Mick R interviews Paul and Jon Chicago hardcore band La Armada
On the Blog:
- Mick R interviews Maurice of Chicago band Aight Bet
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 9/20/21:
Bomba Estéreo – Deja (Sony Music Latin)
DJ Mick writesThe CHIRP Radio Interview: Aight Bet
by CHIRP Radio DJ and Features Co-Director Mick R (Listen to his most recent shows / Read his blog)
E-Town Concrete might be officially retired, but we might just have the next best thing brooding and biding their time on the city’s Southside.
Chicago’s Aight Bet, the self-described “hood-core” band, has yet to release a full EP, but their early singles “Accountability” and “Alpha Status” are already showing a tremendous amount of promise.
Rolling through alternating currents of knuckle-sandwich serving, ‘90s metalcore grooves and bum-rushing beats that stomp like a boss, Aight Bet know how to handle themselves in a hardcore and metal scene that boasts such heavyweight brutes as Harm’s Way, La Armada, Kharma, amongst many others.
To get the scoop on this sick ensemble of upstarts, I caught up with bandleader Maurice to give him the chance to introduce his band in his own words. Check out the interview below!
[The following interview was conducted via email on September 9, 2021. It has been edited slightly for the sake of clarity. Photos by Rick Lancaster.]
Who is Aight Bet and how did you all meet?
Aight Bet is a band of musicians with different backgrounds and years of experience. We've all played in different bands and came together because it was destined. Maurice on rap vocals, Calvin on hard Vocals, John on Bass, Jeff on drums, Mike on guitar, and Alex on Guitar.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Sep 20 - Sep 26)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday September 15 - Wednesday September 21: It's the dramatic finale of CHIRP Radio's 2021 Fall Fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $30,000 by this Tuesday. Make a tax-deductable contribution at chirpradio.org/donatenow!
- September: CHIRP Radio supports Chicago In Tune, celebrating all music genres and forms across the city
- Thursday September 23: CHIRP Radio welcomes Young Man in a Hurry to Lincoln Hall
- Thursday September 30 - Sunday October 3: CHIRP is a proud media sponsor of The Other Art Fair Chicago at Revel Fulton Market
On the Podcast:
- Jessi D interviews Chicago artist Ifeanyi Elswith
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 9/13/21:
Naked Raygun – Over the Overlords (Wax Trax!)
CHIRP Radio writesThe 2021 Fall CHIRP Radio Fundraiser Is Here!
CHIRP Radio is your listener-supported radio station. We can't do what we do without the generous support of folks from all over who believe in our mission.
The CHIRP Radio 2021 Fall Fundraiser is a great opportunity to show your support of the station. Running a radio station isn't cheap. It's through our fundraisers we get a significant portion of the money needed to broadcast over the airwaves and online every day.
For the next seven days we seek to raise $30,000 in donations, money that will go directly to station operations, from rent to maintenance to equipment to cleaning supplies.
We have a number of thank-you gifts for various giving levels, including a spectacular t-shirt designed by JJ McLuckie exclusively for this drive. The shirt's design goes deep into Illinois' natural ecosystem, with images that represent several of the state's native plants and animals, including red dogwood, Virginia creeper, and northern Cardinal.
New sustaining members as well as one-time donations are always welcome. It has been and continues to be an honor to provide entertainment and information to our community in Chicago and beyond. Your financial assistance is critical in helping us continue to do this.
Please support our work today with a tax-deductible gift at chirpradio.org/donatenow.