Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon) Oftentimes, when a great project drops, an audience tends to latch on to a few standout tracks. This can cause other, less conspicuous cuts to fall by the wayside. People get so transfixed on that one hot single or that one banger that they miss out on one of the project’s…
Category: Features
FSD Feature: God – In GOD’s Grace
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi) A lot can change in a year. During the summer of 2014, FSD had the opportunity to interview the courageously named Chicago artist, God. At the time, God had just released his debut (and controversially titled) project The Bible. Fast forward to Fall 2015, and few things have changed —…
FSD Feature: Why Isn’t This On The Radio: Spenzo f/ Young Thug “I’m So Sorry”
Words by Carlos Arrieta (@LOSO.70) We live in an exciting time for Chicago Hip-Hop. Ever since Chief Keef broke into the mainstream in 2012, there has been a ton of attention given to the new generation of Chicago rappers. There’s a plethora of emcees who’ve risen to national prominence including King Louie, Lil Herb, Lil Bibby, Katie Got…
FSD Feature: Dex Osama – The 10 Choppa Boy Commandments
Words by Taylor Greer While most of the world likely caught wind of Dex Osama after he was tragically gunned down in Detroit last month; his hometown had been witnessing a star on the rise for quite some time. Detroit was beginning to get behind Dex and his Choppa Boy movement, and it was only a matter…
FSD Feature: 12 Essential G Count Songs
The G Count has been a staple in Chicago’s rap scene for well over a decade. Even longer, to be honest. Best known as one half (or one third) of the famed Chicago group, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, Count has long been crowned one of the best emcees in the city. His pen game is wicked,…
FSD Feature: IshDARR – Young Buck Plottin’
An interview by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) Milwaukee reppin’ IshDARR, real name Ishmael Ali, has been on a hot streak the past couple of weeks. After dropping the Apple Music featured track “Sugar,” he followed up with a video for the trunk-rattling “Too Bad,” and recently dropped “Somebodies” the night before his 19th birthday. We caught up…
FSD Feature: Why Isn’t This On The Radio: Lil Durk & Chief Keef’s “Decline”
Words by Carlos Arrieta (@LOSO.70) It’s always hard to see when a group or partnership breaks up. No one enjoyed when the Diplomats had friction. Dipset always claimed to be “more than music.” It was a movement and it was upsetting to all hip-hop fans to see that movement stall due to internal conflict. “Powerful…
FSD Songs of the Week 9/4/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (8/28) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
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FSD Feature: Why Isn’t This On The Radio: Sicko Mobb’s “Robin Jeans”
Words by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) Bop is dead, long live bop. Despite what well meaning Complex lists may claim, the twitchy, footwork-inspired hyperpop scene as it was once known is on life support. Bop peaked during the summer of 2013, and failed to blast its artists into the national conversation in a meaningful way like drill did…