Is DJ 3rd Rail the "Heavyweight Champ" of Chicago Hip Hop 2?

Check this clip out and see for yourself. If there is a harder working man in the local hip-hop/rap scene, I would like to see him. For almost 10 years, DJ 3rd Rail has been all over the Chicago rap scene; making over 25 underground mix tapes, collaborating with some of the hottest DJs, sponsoring hip-hop parties with good vibes, and above all else, pouring countless energy into his radio show "Dedicated," on WNUR FM (89.3) in Chicago, IL.

DJ 3rd Rail (or "3rd" for short), has been known for years as someone who has put personal gain aside to present and fulfill a need that he felt Chicago radio was lacking: a show dedicated to hip-hop in all forms, not just "popcorn." A typical "Dedicated" show will feature all styles from New School, Old School, Freestyle, and classic hip-hop.

After the show is over, DJ 3rd Rail allocates about an hour for listeners to call in and voice their opinions on any topic hip-hop related. This open-forum format seems to be the perfect metaphor to what hip-hop as a genre is all about - free expression and high emotionalism.

In the words of DJ 3rd Rail, 'keep it real' and check out a show presented by a local DJ who has been doing just that for 10 years. (C-Love)

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[Loadfaster]

(4:51) who is this!? he sounds familiar but Im not sure. Almost sounds like special Ed but Im sure it isnt

[Crazytaru1]

@Nochacktul You guys need to change your band name, 3rd rail been around for a long time

[jbeatzdj]

What version of A.G.'s Muddslide is that at 2:00?

[stopmetkijken]

3rd rail... what was it? gold tapes? early nineties... to bad i cannot get my hands on that shit again... lost everything

[CRACKNSKULLZ]

Chitown classics, 3 point crown antics, third eye deep subconcious flow mind tricks, acrobatic stanzas captivate cats and well read hot chics who now know my steelo's phatter than fat slicks on pro whips of Danica Patricks !!!! -Mehowski

[chrisdevins]

Dude, this ain't the spot to beef...this is about the music..

[ChiTownfool]

ummm did you know that 3rd rail has been around before your Nordic band

[FLOW3R000MANT1S]

I finally got to see the second half ;) Yesss.

[airsoven]

Yo rail somebody left bogus comment on my account.RESPECT to chi town legends keep doin ya thang.

[djnoble]

Yeah yo fake bastard, not knowing shit about hip hop and its underground legends! 3rd Rail "SUBWAY HIP HOP KING" Do the knowledge!