Late last week, FSD got the chance to sit, talk shop and drink Hennessy with none other than Hennessy’s top dog, Maurice Hennessy, at the Sofitel in Chicago. Maurice, an 8th generation member of the family who’s Cognac bears the same name, was in Chicago promoting Hennessy’s new Privilège NyX collectors edition bottle (pictures below)….
Year: 2011
Trademark & Young Roddy feat. Sir Michael Rocks & Curren$y – 1st Place
It was only right that Jet Life Recordings’ recent signee Sir Michael Rocks grace the first offering from Trademark & Young Roddy’s collaborative effort. It’s definitely a Jet life affair.
Twista To Drop Gangsta Grillz Mixtape In January
Well, I didn’t expect this one. Looks like Twista will be delivering a Gangsta Grillz of his own with DJ Drama at the top of the year. Word has it that there will be no features and that’s going to be that “Adrenaline Rush”-like music. Sounds promising. Expect Twista’s The Dark Horse album some time…
FSD Events x Giveaway: New Era Chicago Store Opening
As you may have seen or heard, Chicago is opening up a flagship New Era store on State Street, which is open to the public on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11am-7pm. The first 100 people in the door will receive a gift bag that includes a New Era Chicago tee, a custom Chicago skyline…
The Legendary Traxster Digs Up Two Beats From 1998
Somehow, someway, The Legendary Traxster dug up two vintage beats from the 1998 files to offer up for free download. Now, you’d have to imagine that Trax would have tons of beats laying around from yesteryear, but technology has changed so much, it’s probably not as common as you’d think. These two beats sound like…
Jay Stonez f/ Derty Harry – I Got You [Prod. by Cool & Dre]
Jay Stonez keeps the wheels in motion for the release of his A1 Fishscale album. Here’s a collabo with Derty Harry and Cool & Dre. I got you with the Mp3 below… I GOT YOU 2
Video: Freddie Gibbs x Statik Selektah – Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away
A nice visual from Freddie and Statik’s album of the same name. Cop that here. Also, if you missed Cold Day In Hell, get on that now.
Video: GLC Joins The 99% @ Occupy Chicago
Recently, GLC joined protesters at Occupy Chicago to show his support for the 99%. I’ll let GL share this thoughts on this one. Take it away, GL: I am not a fan of this system of bs that we live in & call society. We live in a time where elected officials show favor to…
2 Chainz x Cap 1 – Turn Up [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
In case you’ve been living under a rock, 2 Chainz also contributed to national mixtape week today with the release of his T.R.U. Realigion Gangsta Grillz tape. Chicago rap luminary Cap 1 appears on track four and turns it all the way up. Stay T.R.U. and check out Cap’s contribution below. 04-2_Chainz-Turn_Up_Feat_Cap_1_Prod_By_Drumma_Boy
Lil’ Lody feat. Freddie Gibbs – We Bout That
I was wondering what happened to this track. CTE producer Lil’ Lody stepped from behind the boards to deliver the first offering from his upcoming project, The Last Of My Kind, featuring none other Gangsta Gibbs. Speaking of Gibbs, don’t sleep on Cold Day In Hell. We Bout That