The FSD NYE Post is back for year three… We started this tradition two years ago as a way to say thank you to our readers and aspiring artists in the city. The concept is simple: on New Years Eve, we give every Chicago artist and group the opportunity to have their music featured on Fake…
Month: December 2012
Mixtape: Tree – Tree Featuring The City
Chicago producer/rapper Tree is one of the new ambassadors of Chicago hip-hop. He’s proven himself worthy in 2012 by raking up accolade after accolade, and finding himself a newly minted critical darling. So how does one give back when he finds himself in such a prestigious position? By bringing the city with him, that’s how….
Parkay – Every Year
If you’ve looked at a social network (any of them) within the past 24 to 48 hours, then you’ve surely seen someone blithering about “2013 is MY year!” But Parkay scoffs at this notion, because every year is his year. A bold statement? Perhaps for some, but Parkay is coming back strong with this new…
Mixtape: Vic Spencer – Walk Away Music (Dr. LaFlow Edition)
Vic Spencer’s Walk Away Music project was a favorite among many, especially with Florida producer Dr. LaFlow. So LaFlow took it upon himself to remix the entire project (sans a couple joints) and present his own version of Vic’s opus. I wouldn’t suggest walking away from his one. Hey kids, walk straight, master your high….
New EP: Ando Ruckus & Black Matt – Sex, Drugs, Hurt Feelings
The title sounds like what many will probably experience tonight, but I assure you that it’s only the title of Ando Ruckus and Black Matt’s new EP. The project includes five new tracks featuring backdrops courtesy of Chuck Inglish, Chase N Cashe, SpaceGhostPurrp and more. Download after the jump.
Tink x Lil Herb x Lil Bibby – Kilo
Produced by DJ L Fresh off the release of her Blunts & Ballads mixtape, Tink links with two of the hottest new artists in the city, Lil Herb & Lil Bibby, over this DJ L produced banger entitled “Kilo.” This one is a thousand grams of heat. No word on where this joint will end…
YP – Let Em Know
Some brand new from YP. This is the first taste of what to expect from his forthcoming project, Wide Awake. And you thought the sleep theme was dead? Think again. Yep, in 2013, it’s still Your Problem. Here he lets ’em know over this intense instrumental. Pay attention and figure it out. YP’s Wide Awake…
I.L. Will – Stanky
Will from the M.I.C. collective drops a solo shot from his solo mixtape, Tattz & Flattz, due out in 2013.
Griffen – Forever Rollup
Something new from Griff to say goodbye to the year of the dragon. Here he takes Future’s “Neva End” and makes it his own. See you on the other side.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Announce Pregnancy
According to the Twittersphere and attendees of Mr. West’s second show at Atlantic City’s Revel hotel, ‘Ye just announced on stage that he and Kim are expecting their first child. And tweets from Khloe Kardashian and Malik Yusef pretty much confirm that. Congrats to ‘Ye and Kim. Update: Video below, courtesy of Normalmag. Check the 2:25 mark.