The FSD NYE Post. We started this tradition last year as a way to say thank you to all of the readers and aspiring artists in the city. The concept is simple: for one day, we’re giving every Chicago emcee the opportunity to have their music featured on the site–in this round-up style post. I…
Year: 2011
New Album: Chuck Inglish – WRKING
An all instrumental album from The Cool Kids’ Chuck Inglish. A new years treat from one of the games best beatsmiths. Go hamster on these free of charge. There’s a lot of heat on here. Download the project below and enjoy.
FSD 2011 Writers Poll
2011 was an interesting year for Chicago hip-hop. Our biggest stars (sans Twista) dropped albums, with Kanye, Common and Lupe all scanning major label barcodes; while next up acts like L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Freddie Gibbs continued their respective paths towards mainstream success. Up and comers like Rockie Fresh, Kids These Days, YP & King…
Mixtape: Bump J x DJ V-Dub – How I Got Signed (No Payola Version)
A special NYE gift from DJ V-Dub & the Chief Bump J. V-Dub was one of the first DJ’s in Chicago to embrace Bump and the Goon Squad during their triumphant journey to the top in the mid-aughts. During this time, V-Dub spun an astonishing amount of Bump freestyles and exclusives–many of which were never…
Mixtape: Rashid Hadee – YIM2011
Chicago artist/producer Rashid Hadee takes us through his Year In Music 2011, with this ‘Best Of’ project. Another stellar year for Hadee, but I’m still patiently waiting for his follow up to 808s & Hadee. Download and stream below…
SNDCLSH [DJ Lupe Fiasco + DJ Sky Gellatly] x DJ Kue – Letting Go Remix
Something fresh from Lupe’s new side project/group SNDCLSH with DJ Sky Gellatly. Lu’s back on his singing shit. Look for their EP to drop in 2012, with all of the albums proceeds being donated to children. Every single dime. Lu was definitely the most charitable hip-hop artist in 2011, so I must tip my hat….
Skooda Chose f/ Naledge & Pugs Atomz – We Gone (NYE Remix)
Pugs Atomz jumps on the remix of Skooda & Naledge’s “We Gone,” for a special NYE treat. Pugs stunts all over the track, and lets the people know he has no more pages left in his passport. Try that one on for size. Ha! 02 Track 02 (1)
Video: Soope – King
Directed by Nick Brazinsky
ANTiERTHANG f/ Mikkey Halsted, Suave Da Lyricist & Tommy Nova – The Deadliest
Produced by Bionik ANTiERTHANG is the new group consisting of Griffen, Big Wiz & Vic Spencer. An interesting grouping to say the least. All distinct artists with very different personalities and flows–looking forward to this full length. This is their first leak. Album coming in 2012. Halsted, Suave and Nova all contribute here. Updated with…
Mixtape: Tree x Nemesis – The Johnson & Johnson EP
I’m definitely looking forward to cracking this one open (so to speak). I don’t know much about Nemesis (other than his last name is Johnson. Get it?), but Tree produced most of these tracks so it’s gotta be good. Powder up below the cut.