Hyro The Hero is a modern-day rock star. A product of hip-hop, punk, and heavy-rock fusion, the Houston-bred artist leans into his influences boldly, creating a sound that is all his. It is at its most progressive on his new mixtape Kids Against the Monsters, a nuanced piece of reflective storytelling that paints the picture of frustration, fear, and anger at the current state of the world. With perceptive lyrics and aggressive instrumentals, the project channels the truth-telling of old school rap and the emotional rawness of 90s grunge. Hyro has received critical praise from the likes of BBC, Afropunk, and Alt Press, solidifying him as the type of artist that grabs listeners across cultures and brings them together for a movement. With this new project, that movement calls for all the “Kids” to face their monsters in the same spirit that all of Hyro’s music encapsulates – a celebration of the human experience, however flawed and ugly it may be.

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With roots based in Chicago starting out as a dj back in the 80's, Rick Flores has been dabbling with music for more than 25yrs. Rick Flores knows no bounds, whether it's playing the guitar, the bass, the keys, the drums, laying down hip-hop, mixing and editing whatever he can get his hands on, Rick Flores loves to write and arrange his own and work with fellow musicians with their music. As a Collaborator, Producer and Musician, Rick Flores is a driving force to be reckoned with and is currently working with his band The Root Cause at the famous Strobe Studios for their sophomore release to come soon. Stay tuned for more up and coming trax for your listening pleasure here on Soundcloud, Reverbnation, Facebook and in and around Chicago!!

I discovered SoundCloud early on after attending the Creative Commons Summit, where I saw its potential for independent artists. Over the years, I’ve watched the shift from music to gaming, where esports players now earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money, while most musicians are forced to become teachers to survive.

Recently, a gamer who has made $781,000 from competitive gaming reached out to buy my three-letter SoundCloud ID: “jam”. But this username represents more than just a handle—it’s a piece of my music journey, and I’m not selling it.

Instead of giving in to this trend, I’m embracing AI-generated music and using SoundCloud as a space to explore new creative possibilities. If you’re here, I hope you listen, explore, and stay connected—because music still matters.

New album "Things Are Great" out now!
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