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Ben interviews three of Chicago's most exciting young talents: Senite, an R&B singer and poet who's already been making waves in the city; KAI, a neo-soul rapper with his own poetry club; and Menace4Hire, a rapper, poet and fashion designer. The three became fast friends and all worked together on KAI's EP Steve's Demo. Listen to find out how they met, how KAI convinced Senite to record in his car, the meaning behind the name "Menace4Hire" and more.

Follow Senite: IG @_senite, Twitter @seniteb
Follow KAI: Twitter @city4KAi, IG: @kaicrewsade
Follow Menace4Hire: IG @menace4hire

NEW PLAYLIST additions courtesy of Jay Wood (@jaywoodsole):

Kendrick Lamar - GOD
ye, Dwele - Flashing Lights
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Kid Cudi- Immortal
50 Cent - Heat

SUPPORT: Kyra Horton just released her debut poetry album "The Silencer" which is available on all DSPs. Alejandro Hernandez (a.k.a. Dro in the Wind) now has a newsletter on Substack, where you can pay $7 a month to read quality long-form think pieces and other Chicago music musings. All details are visible in our SEASON 2 GOOD WORK document.

Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Mixed & mastered by Dagz. Sponsored by Project FILO