Milwaukee hip hop has fascinated me for a long time. Coo Coo Cal is the one who got me interested initially, in the early 2000s. Then I got into Bow music. From there, I explored the more underground artists. Now I’m here and I can hit all the shows I want.
There has been a consistent stream of shows since I’ve been here but I’m still exploring and learning all the venues. First, I hit this Lonni Monae show at the Miramar. Many artists performed but she was the standout for me.
This was a local battle rap event that takes place at the Miramar. They battle in a cage! This format forces the artists to stay much closer to each other, and that clearly rattles the nerves of many performers. I was shocked by all the local talent.
Most recently, I stopped in at the Cactus Club to see Skodi and AyooLii. It was a younger show and I had a good time checking out the up and coming talent. Both of the artists that I came to see had the crowd really energized.