From the northside of Chicago, Mack Makuta first started rapping at an early age of 11 mimicking his favorite rappers and influences such as Tech N9ne, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Twista and many other artists from the midwest with similar styles. He quickly learned that he had a talent for rapping fast with the best of him and took to Youtube to showcase his rapping talents. With his Youtube channel climbing at over 1 million views, he’s on a mission to make everyone remember who Mack Makuta is and the music that he makes. He’s currently in the studio with production team Tha Executives and 1day Music Group working on his debut solo mixtape and album “High as Heaven” which are both slated for a summer 2013 release.

young rapper on the come up from Aurora Illinois

Urban Guerilla Promotions otherwise known as UG, is based out of the Chicagoland area.  ​UG was founded by an artist for artists, after Jeremiah “Jay Peezy” aka Pazzo of 2nSane had mainly unsatisfying experiences with other promoters.

Last year 2012 was a major year of accomplishments for UG. Working with Alwayz Grindin Ent to bring the “Smokin Drinkin Tour w/Lil Wyte” to life. Promotions and event management for shows with such artists as Twista, Project Pat, Lord Infamous, Boondox and many more. While also providing networking opportunities to local upcoming artists with smaller local show cases.

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This year 2013 UG has no plans on slowing down within just the first quarter has booked local acts and provided promotional support on shows with Hopsin, Lord Infamous’ “Back From The Dead Tour” w/Frayser Boy, Partee and Miscellaneous of Wyte Music, Anybody Killa and Blaze Ya Dead Homies “Drive By Tour”, Cappadonna’s “Eryth, Wynd and Fyre Tour” and more just to name a few. From providing support to national touring artists; while still throwing smaller events to allow up and coming artists to develop their skills. As seasoned performers the artists themselves are now becoming mentors for those artists interested in pursuing the passion for music one step further; giving real life input into what they’ve overcome as artists. Already in talks with other promoters, artists and DJs throughout the area to build a scene that is a positive movement for those in the independent industry in Chicago; UG is building upon the foundation they’ve already laid down to bring something the Chicago scene lacks unity.

GLB is a rap crew comprised of Low Key, King P, Savage, & N-Nasense. The crew has been making music together for one year but they have all known each other for years, which contributes to how well mesh together.

King P, Low Key, and Savage all met in high school and N-Nasense and King P are cousins. N-Nasense is a solo artist, while King P, Low Key, & Savage are apart of the group T.T.E. / G.L.B stands for GANG LAND BREED, the name refers to the mentality & conditioning of the group and their surroundings, all of the members are born & raised in Chicago, Il. or Chiraq (as many refer to it now) . Being born and raised in the hood of a city that has more murders in one year than there were in Iraq in 4 years takes a toll on you outlook of the world around you.

GLB doesn’t want to glorify this negative connection of Chicago but, they did want to be true to their experiences and they needed a name that represents the conditions in their city, They are the voice of whats going on today & regardless of their experiences, they are a product of their environment & their mix-tape “Gangland” which was released Jan 16th 2013 and is hosted by Hustlenomics.

This mix-tape is highly anticipated & includes the hustlers anthem ” Stop Playin” which has already garnered over 25,000 views in only two weeks since it’s debut, which is an excellent sign of the series buzz around this crew. Look for big things from GLB in the future.