The Monetization of Chicago’s Talent and the Resurgence of the Underground Scene Post-Pandemic
Exploring the difference between creative talent v.s the fight for popularity with Chicago’s rising hip-hop artist, Ano Bank$. Written by: Emily Dahlquist On April 30th, 2020, we went behind the scenes with artist Ano Bank$ to discuss the reality of Chicago’s contemporary talent structure, the power or the “DIY” scene, and a discussion on Ano’s latest EP, Blue Smoke. “She gave me a map to this underground shit and I haven’t stopped since.” What is your relationship to Chicago