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FSD’s Favorite Chicago Songs Of 2012 (So Far)

Posted on July 10, 2012 by FSD Staff

4. Young Giftz f/ Tree “Nino”
Producer: Tree
Album: The Lake Effect 2

Young Giftz x Tree – Nino prod by MC Tree

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2012 has been a breakout year for Tree, but newcomer Giftz has also seen his profile rise significantly this calendar. So its only right they celebrate their new-found notoriety by teaming up to craft an ode inspired by the king of the Carter.

Tree’s beat is so heavenly, you almost forget they’re likening themselves to a crime lord here. Giftz rides the track in a calm, cool and collected manner; dropping calculated punchlines and clever couplets throughout, while Tree’s contrasting voice is literally cracking over the track. This hasn’t left rotation since it leaked in the spring, and not since Ice-T has someone made a song this dope about Nino Brown — and that was 20 years ago.

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33 thoughts on “FSD’s Favorite Chicago Songs Of 2012 (So Far)”

  1. Stevie J says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:29 am

    WOW, Nobody feeling Death OF Drillin? Figures

    Reply
    1. Andrew says:
      July 10, 2012 at 11:31 am

      I picked original records only. No industry remakes.

      Reply
  2. 3 Hunna says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:36 am

    No Broadway or Edai them dudes got bangers

    Reply
  3. Young Gun says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I’m not that mad at the list it’s a couple of people I would leave off…would have loved to see Rockie Fresh make the list since he did make the top 10 mix tape list. In fact a lot of the people on that list didn’t make that one and I can’t see why not

    Reply
  4. The Plugged Fella says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:44 am

    #CashGang V12 Music Coming soon hosted by @SupastarJKwik #StayTuned

    Reply
  5. Why? says:
    July 10, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    OF COURSE. This hol read has to be filled with G.B.E. King Louie, or the other typical people you only promote.

    Reply
  6. Hey man! says:
    July 10, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Who cares!!!!

    Reply
  7. ssdd says:
    July 10, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Andrew a chief keef, gbe, king louie, katie chella and sasha ass kisser! He don’t know good music to save his life. Forgot about Twista and LEP too.

    Reply
    1. lol says:
      July 10, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      true dat! i agree …problem is..he’s like the diddy of blogs…trying to be a celebrity along with the artists….stay behind the fuckin scene and blog. thats what pisses me off..if u truly love hip hop how the fuck can u promote music which sometimes u urself feel isnt good…i understand ur trying to cater to a certain demographic of people who do enjoy it but its ur blog!…ur supposed to promote good music, not trash that others like…not hating on any artist cause that shit is subjective but there’s a lot of good shit out here in the Chi that he sleeps on to promote his “friends”

      Reply
  8. Art4Maaly says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Money Making Mikkey BEST Joint On The List, All You Niggas Talkin Crazy If You Can Do It Better Than Drew Then You Do It, This is His Site Fuckheads!

    Reply
  9. trapeze says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    suprisingly, all the major blogs like hip hopDX.com, thisis50.com etc have been promoting really good content as of late. Funny, because the smaller blogs are being out- gunned as far as good content goes.

    Reply
  10. seel fresh says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    i never understood why people bitch so much on all these posts. if you are an artist just do some more music and put in some work already. most people bitching probably don’t have anything (or at least not enough quality shit complete) to promote anyways so why would a credible blogger put his rep on the line posting up shit from unreliable and/or unconsistent artists? just wondering.

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    1. lol says:
      July 10, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      ummmmmm there’s been multiple occasions where an artist was posted on here a couple times and only 1 of their songs was good….and to counter ur bullshit point: legitimately good artists work hard and don’t get recognized for the effort they put into the music and the meaning behind it all…while some of the ones that get posted on here have a new song everyday or few times a week and they all suck yet they get posted…DUH

      Reply
  11. seel fresh says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    # inconsistent (sp) ha!

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  12. trapeze says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    so consistency trumps talent and quality? How does that work?

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  13. Professor Pickle says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I think Andrew is more like the Master P of bloggers rather than Diddy

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  14. VIRU says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I fux with the list… I think the list order should’ve been a little different, Parkay should’ve been on it, I think the list was gauged more on the impact the records had over everything else which is dope.

    Reply
  15. Mello says:
    July 10, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Good countdown.

    Reply
  16. Chief Keef True Lyricisist says:
    July 10, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    One word Chief Keef

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    1. Griffen Facemob says:
      July 12, 2012 at 2:13 am

      LMMFAO

      Reply
  17. Chief Keef True Lyricisist says:
    July 10, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Keef is a real hip hop

    Reply
  18. SUAVE DA LYRICIST says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    No Cayex “Bank Money” Parkay “Grinding” Bennie Franks “D Boy Shit” Griffen “JEFFS” SUAVE DA LYRICIST “THE CITY” Butta Da Prince “Tonight” wtf this shit bias ain’t it?

    Reply
  19. Flocko-V12 says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    How about everybody just stfu and enjoy the music? It won’t hurt I promise you niggas….blog bully ass niggas

    Reply
  20. nando says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    theres no defending that weak ass “5 words per bar whatever” style that GBE has. That style is the trademark of complete fucking retards.

    Reply
  21. elementzemcee says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I agree with the list. But face it people….Jordan isn’t everybody’s choice for best athlete of all time. Biggie isn’t everyone’s choice for best MC of all time. Lists are basically boxed in opinions so the sooner we all understand it, the better off we are. How about this:

    1) List the artist and song you feel should be on this list

    then…

    2) Provide a link for us to listen to the song.

    Just sayin….

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  22. Flocko-V12 says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Can you do better bro? If not then quit hatin on those who made it. If yes then there’s gotta be a reason yo ass ain on this list. Regardless of lyrical content and or skill u gotta respect that a nigga is gettin heard.

    Reply
    1. elementzemcee says:
      July 10, 2012 at 8:45 pm

      Are you responding to my comment or just in general?

      Reply
  23. Flocko-V12 says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I was talkin to the nando dude. I was part of this project so shittin on it n any of its affiliates is offensive to me.

    Reply
  24. DUTCH says:
    July 11, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    in a year that the so-called “drill” music yall hate is single -handedly responsible for puttin Chicago Back on the Map, yall want dude to not include it on his lists…fucouttahere..with that crab in a barrel shit..

    Reply
  25. Griffen Facemob says:
    July 12, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Lists always spark debate…and clicks!! lol

    I was shocked that there is NO Rockie Fresh, Lungz, Twista, Me (lol)…who have dropped HARD ass ORIGINAL joints in 2012…a lot of them. NEW GOD FLOW is really a Pusha T record, lets be honest….

    But Im not mad at the list. Its opinion…and above all – its CHICAGO.

    Clap 4 em.

    Reply
  26. anonymous says:
    July 12, 2012 at 11:09 am

    AYE CHECK OUT THIS NIGGA NAMED KENBEN ON YOUTUBE GO TO HIS CHANNEL KENBENTV ALL HIS SONGS GOO HE FROM CHICAGO TOO

    Reply
  27. Jake says:
    July 17, 2012 at 11:15 am

    “Haters” is the clear #1. Not only the best Chi record of 2012, but up there on a national level.

    Reply
  28. mr. creep says:
    July 28, 2012 at 1:00 am

    everybody will see chi and we will set up better platforms for real talent be on the look out for KINGSIZE ENT checkout

    Reply

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