FSD Feature: Getting To Know Save Money
Interview by Leland Bonner (@LelandBFresh). Shot and edited by T.E.H.O. Media
FSD recently caught up with Chicago’s bubbling Save Money crew at their home base, the Trap Music Garage. Featuring a wide array of talented cats, the Save Money team boasts high profile artists like Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, Caleb James and Kids These Days — but that’s only a portion of the squad. The burgeoning collective features ‘artists’ from across the board, ranging from directors (Austin Vesley) to producers (Thelonious Martin) to graphic designers. Everyone plays a part.
Caleb James f/ Nico (of KTD) – Freddie
Produced by Caleb James
Artist/producer and Save Money kingpin Caleb James unleashes a leak from his upcoming project. His Save Money associate Nico, from Kids These Days, joins in on the fun. Freddie’s not dead.
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Video: Kids These Days w/ George Clinton & Kid Cudi In Cleveland
Last week, Kids These Days performed at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena for a Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Check out the band as they later join George Clinton and Kid Cudi on the stage. The big looks continue for the young collective.
Pics: Nike’s AF1-XXX Celebration At Double Door
Last Friday, Nike hosted their Air Force One 30th anniversary party at Chicago’s Double Door. DJ Clark Kent and Sean Alvarez handled DJ duties, while Kids These Days performed alongside the Sugarhill Gang. The event was dope and served as the after party for the screening (hosted by yours truly) of the Sugarhill Gang’s documentary, I Want My Name Back.
Hit the jump for more pics, as well as the trailer for I Want My Name Back.
The O’My’s f/ GLC & Nico (of KTD) – Living Wrong [Prod. by Blended Babies]
The O’My’s upcoming project with production duo the Blended Babies is on the way. The opus, which is titled Chicago Style, should be out later this spring. However, until the street date, check out “Living Wrong,” featuring the Ism and Nic from Kids These Days. And of course, the Blended Babies handle production duties.
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Video: Kids These Days x The Sugarhill Gang Live @ Double Door
Last night, The ORIGINAL Sugarhill Gang was in Chicago to screen their new documentary I Want My Name Back at Chicago’s CIMM Fest. The flick chronicles the journey of the group to retain the rights to their namesake, which was taken away by the bad folks at Sugarhill Records years ago. It’s a real life lesson of Record Industry #4080. I actually had the opportunity to interview the group after the show in front of a live studio audience. The film is a much watch when it becomes available nationally.
After the show, Nike hosted the official after party, in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Air Force One’s, at the Double Door. DJ Clark Kent spun for the crowd, and later Kids These Days took the stage to perform for the packed venue. As an added bonus, The Sugarhill Gang joined the band to run through a handful of hits including “Apache,” “8th Wonder,” and of course “Rapper’s Delight.” Here we have some footage capturing the monumental experience.
Nico Segal (of Kids These Days) f/ Cold Hard – Struggles
Kids These Days member Nico Segal is gearing to drop his solo effort Monday, so he delivers this new joint featuring Crucial Conflict’s own Cold Hard.
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Video: Kids These Days Debut New Tracks @ SXSW
While in Austin for the South By San Jose showcase at SXSW, Vic Mensa and company decided to pull some new tracks from their forthcoming Traphouse Rock project out of the stash and perform them. Sounds pretty good to me.
Look for KTD’s upcoming single, “Don’t Harsh My Mellow”, to impact soon.
Closed Sessions f/ Rockie Fresh, Action Bronson & Macie Stewart – Dear Heather
Produced by Thelonious Martin
A B-side from Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions Vol. 2 album, dropping in the Spring. Watch the making of above.
Video: Mic Terror feat. Macie Stewart (of Kids These Days) – World Premiere
Shot and chopped by The Regulars.
From Mic’s Riverdale: The Musical, which you can check out here.
