Martrell Webb isn’t just dropping music right now — he’s putting his whole city in the booth.
With DEAR AURORA, the Chicago-born, Aurora-raised artist comes through with a project that feels like riding through your old neighborhood with the windows down, thinking about where you came from and where you’re headed next. This isn’t one of those “hit play and forget it” albums. This one sticks with you.
Webb moved to Aurora when he was just eight years old, and you can hear every year of that journey in the music. The project jumps between hip-hop, R&B, and soulful, late-night vibes, like he’s flipping through different chapters of his life and letting you read along.
What makes DEAR AURORA hit is how personal it feels without trying too hard. Some tracks feel like they were recorded at 2 AM with nothing but memories and a beat. Others sound like they were made for cruising, vibing, and just letting life breathe for a second. Either way, it feels real — not forced, not trendy, just honest.
And this isn’t a solo mission. Webb brings in local artists and creatives, turning the project into more of a city-wide moment than just another drop. You can feel the community in the hooks, the verses, and even the energy behind the production. It’s Aurora talking back through the speakers.
Outside the music, Martrell’s been building something bigger than just a catalog. His movement is about self-expression, putting on for where you’re from, and showing younger creatives that your city matters — even before the world catches on.
DEAR AURORA feels like a love letter, a time capsule, and a victory lap all at once. It’s the kind of project you play when you’re thinking about the past, planning the future, or just trying to remember why you started chasing your dreams in the first place.
Aurora’s name is on the cover. Martrell Webb made sure it’s in the sound too.
