Blakchyl (Photos by Jana Birchum) An underrated – and understated – decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl's Austin roots date back to her formative years in a youth hip-hop program and exploits with longtime musical group Mindz of a Different Kind. Multiple records in, with some offerings only scattered across particular streaming services, committed fans of the artist's studied, tough-edged, but evolving hip-hop discover the connecting themes: various collaborators, that wisely mellow voice, and an underdog mentality.

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