Interview by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) Here at FSD, we strive to shed light on the people who make your favorite rapper a cult phenomenon. These are the people behind the scenes– video directors, DJs, and producers. The man behind the man, so to speak. This is another installment of our “Who Shot Ya?” series, where…
Month: July 2012
Video: Chief Keef x Lil Reese x Araab Muzik – I Don’t Like [Live @ Pitchfork]
If you attended the Pitchfork Music Fest at Union Park on Sunday, you may have been a bit surprised to see Chief Keef and Lil Reese closing out Araab Muzik’s set with their infectious hit, “I Don’t Like.” On Saturday, rumors began to circulate that Pitchfork was bringing Keef and Reese on as surprise guests…
Video: Hebru Brantley & Skyy Vodka’s Chicago Skyyline
Last Friday, Skyy Vodka and renowned artist Hebru Brantley hosted their Chicago Skyyline event at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. The gala was nothing short of amazing, featuring live art from Hebru, as well as a live band and DJs — with plenty of tasty signature cocktails courtesy of Skyy. Attendees included profesional athletes, rappers, producers and…
Video: Yung Berg f/ Los – Trap
Directed by Daniel Czernilofsky. Produced by Yung Berg & Arch Tha Boss. Yung’n keeps the new music rolling as he delivers his new visual featuring Bad Boy’s Los. Consider this track the first offering from Berg and Los’ new project — Short Days, Longs Nights. Make sure you check out Berg’s Chicago Redemption project if you…
Video: B-Hype f/ Twista – Mr. Euell
Directed by Hi-Def. Edited by Will Harris. B-Hype has a new project on the way, so it’s only right that he links with Twista for “Mr. Euell.” Find out just who Mr. Euell is in the clip above.
Mixtape: Shawnna – She’s Alive
Hosted by DJ Pharris. After a few delays, Shawnna’s latest project is finally here. Featuring appearances and production from Chella H, Young Chop, Twista, LStreetz, Yung Berg and more. Shawnna steps out with one of her best project’s in years, and is repping for her Get Money Girlz as well M.O.E. Why’d she choose the…
Video: Lil Reese – Bad
Directed by Open World Films. Produced by Young Chop. “Bad” is one of my personal favorites from Reesie’s Don’t Like mixtape, which is something you should have on your hard drive if you don’t already. Another successful endeavor from Reese and Chop. It’s also worth mentioning that Hell Rell is prominently featured throughout the video….
Video: Viru f/ Lungz – F*** It
Directed by Mr. 2 Cannons Viru links with a breath of fresh air, Lungz, for a middle finger u record. Off Viru’s Return of the Bad Guy mixtape.
Video: Nicki Minaj & 2 Chainz Live In Chicago
With the help of 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday Tour last night at the Chicago Theater with a sold-out show. You can check out the two running through “Beez In The Trap” above. You can catch 2 Chainz performing “No Lie” (sans Drake, of course) and Nicki performing “Monster” and “Superbass”…
Tyjuan f/ G-Scott – Falling Up
Str8 Slammin’s G-Scott links with producer Tyjuan for this new joint. Look for this one to land on Tyjaun’s upcoming Pursuit EP, as well as G-Scott’s upcoming project.