INTERVIEW: King Ameas
Ameas told us his backstory, getting started rapping at a very young age, and progressing to where he is now. We also learned about what he’s up to for the new year, and where he’s focused on developing his craft.
Read moreAmeas told us his backstory, getting started rapping at a very young age, and progressing to where he is now. We also learned about what he’s up to for the new year, and where he’s focused on developing his craft.
Read moreBetween hosting Big Beat MKE this past summer, rapping, singing, and as a co-host of the Press Play Podcast, she’s always busy, and she lets us know about some new endeavors that she’s getting into as well.
Read moreFrom working with different organizations to creating his own music, he stays busy, and let us know where he’s headed when it comes to the new year.
Read moreFrom taking a bit of time off to live life after his trilogy of projects, he’s starting to get active once again.
Read moreWe talked with multi-faceted artist Yvonne Dollheart at Milwauke Music Industry Night about all things alternative pop, her upcoming self-produced movie, the Tropicore brand, and what to expect from her in 2026.
Read moreWe talked to DJ Megadon at the first Milwaukee Music Industry Night at The Wicked Hop about his newest project and his regular DJ gigs.
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The 2024 Big Beat MKE beat battle tournament opened to an enthusiastic crowd at the Jackalope Lounj in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.
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After eight weeks of competition, a new Big Beat MKE champion is crowned.
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The semifinals were crazy, with two big battles and two stellar performances.
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The semifinals are set after two more close battles and a Camp Shuttlesworth takeover.
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The final night of the opening round was filled with excitement as two more names moved on to the quarterfinals.
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The opening round continued with a pair of live pad drummers and two overtime battles.
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Find out who’s competing in this year’s Big Beat MKE beat battle right here!
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It’s crunch time in the beat battle tournament, and two producers are moving onto the finals.
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The second night of the Big Beat MKE quarterfinals featured some absolute bangers on Thursday night.
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A rainy night featured possibly the best battle of the 2022 Big Beat MKE tournament thus far.
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A host of newcomers made a name for themselves on Thursday night in the Third Ward.
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A night full of unexpected events made for a crazy Thursday in the Third Ward.
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Check out the action from night two right here!
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Night one was already a strong indicator of how Big Beat MKE 2019 would go, but the battles in night two of the opening round reaffirmed that this year’s tournament field is incredibly strong. In addition to some skilled performances from Nile and Phat Nerdz, night two featured Trademark vs. Four Giants, and James Ashen vs. GLDN Child. The atmosphere
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The 2019 beat battle tournament kicked off with two amazing bouts.
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Check out who made the final 16 here!
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We’ll see you at the Jackalope Lounj this May and June!
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Night one saw two very tough battles, including our first overtime battle of the competition.
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Today we’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Dana Coppafeel and Mammyth, as well as Uni-Fi Records, for a new addition to our regular concert calendar, The ShowOut Showcase. This will be a monthly hip hop showcase, hosted by the duo, with the intention of showcasing the talented artists that make up Milwaukee’s hip hop scene. The ShowOut Showcase
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