Issa Green Party-UAES Event Review

The city of Chicago has been buzzing heavy over the past few years because the artists here are very focused on making sure the community work they are passionate about is showing up in the music. Not only that, but the priority to make sure good business is done and shared with everyone has started to transform how we view the music scene/industry here..

Because of this a new wave in Chicago has been manifesting over the last three years specifically. Artists like Recoechi, Freddie Old Soul, Mani Jurdan, Rufus Sims, SolarFive, Asha Omega, & Damon Williams have been pioneering this energy we’re talking about..

CantBuyDeem is helping lead the new Chicago wave specifically for many reasons. The most important ones truly show his ability to stay dedicated to his artistry while at the same time reaching new creative levels many just haven’t thought of yet. From his amazing entrepreneurship to his ability to show up for community. CantBuyDeem is one of those artists that is helping shape the future of the Chicago music scene/industry one amazing statement at a time..

He just released his highly anticipated album “CD’S DVD’S Loose Squares vol 2” with the legendary DJ Hustlenomics and he’s been receiving nothing but high praises for it already. The album truly highlights CantBuyDeem’s ability to connect some of the very best in the city together to manifest something that is very reflective of what our cities future will be regarding the music and art. By far this is some of CantBuyDeem’s best work yet..

Before the album dropped CantBuyDeem had an incredible listening party at Green Llama cafe that got the city prepared for what the album would sound like. CantBuyDeem has always been strategic with how he shows his ideas to the world so that he can create unforgettable experiences that helps not only with receiving the music better, but creates opportunities that helps bring community together that might not be in the same spaces. CantBuyDeem has always been able to bring out different crowds of folks that culturally might not be the same. However this creates even more authentic situations where new friendships are born because of the common factor that everyone in the room is a fan of CantBuyDeem’s music..

The evening began with some amazing curated vibes from DJ Cymba of Huey Gang as the crowd began to file in and take in the vendors and the amazing food and marijuana that was available to purchase throughout the space. CantBuyDeem could be seen getting things ready with DJ Hustlenomics as far as music sets and how the evening would play out. From there CantBuyDeem announced the first performer of the evening, which was TheGr8Thinkaz affiliate Jeff K%NZ..

Jeff K%nz gave an amazing performance that had the crowd ready for more that was taking place throughout the evening. He then brought out Freenation affiliate Stock Marley who helped K%nz close out his already powerful set. From there Marley himself took the stage and too gave a stellar performance that was very reflective of the artist and how inspiring he is. All of this led to CantBuyDeem taking the front stage again to talk more about the new album and began to play the records..

The album began with the record “Dilla”, which is also the single that came from this album. This record however had the contributions from DJ Hustlenomics and it made it sound even more polished and put together. From there the next record played was “Yuuuh” featuring Stuckey! and the audience could be seen reacting to every word being said..

Each record played showed more of CantBuyDeem’s abilities as an emcee that creates bars that are very reflective and relatable only to those that are trying to be better than who they were before. You could see the audience get more excited from each song being played as there were surprise performances and more musical performances from CantBuydeem and other artists that are on the album like Hayward Say Word and more..

Take a look at more photos from the listening party and be sure to download the album, out now..