Oh U mad, huh? Happy belated birthday to Mr. Mensa, who has decided to break the internet this evening with the video for his Kanye West-featured “U Mad” — which is one of those songs I just can’t seem to get out of my head. I’m not mad about that, though. Look for Vic Mensa’s…
Year: 2015
Chance The Rapper Curating City-Sponsored Teen Festival at Northerly Island
Chance The Rapper returns yet again, with more goodness for the youth of the Chi, as he’s working with the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District and the Mayor’s Office to curate the first-ever Teens in the Park Festival. The festival is set to take place Wednesday, June 24th at Northerly Island, and will be free…
Lil Herb – XXL
Produced by DP. We were a little surprised to see that Lil Herb a.k.a. G Herbo wasn’t included in this year’s XXL Freshman class and apparently Herb was too (we discuss some Chicago snubs here). Like a true emcee, Herbo decided to address being snubbed from the Freshman cover and share a few words with…
DeJ Loaf – Like A H**
“Keep ’em on they toes, keep ’em guessing” – DeJ Produced by DDS. DeJ Loaf is back with brand new music and from the sound of things, trying her still doesn’t sound like a smart thing to do. Don’t hurt ’em, DeJ. And See That’s The Thing, DeJ’s new project, is on the way. In…
Chuck Inglish f/ Grey Sweatpants – 2003
Ahhh, 2003. A great year. The year of our lord. Outkast went diamond. G-Unit was running shit. Jay Z retired. Lil Jon controlled radio. Pharrell was frontin’. And Kanye was still speaking through the wire. Man, 2003 was cracking. And Chuck truly takes us back there, with a beat that sounds like it’s been sitting in a…
FSD Giveaway: Lil Herb w/ Hurt Everybody & Netherfriends @ Reggies – THIS THURSDAY, June 11th
THIS THURSDAY, June 11th, we return with our third Red Bull Sound Select show of 2015. This time with Lil Herb taking the reigns as the headliner. We’re keeping this one super Chicago-centric, with one of the top rising talents from the city taking the mainstage. Herb is about to release another major project this year…
Nex2Kin – Damn That Sh*t
Produced by GreatLakez. Windy duo Nex2Kin drop off their latest offering, inspired by my usual response to the city’s bipolar weather. Well, not really. You get it though. Now hit the jump and grab Nex2Kin’s new joint. Cheeks & Drinks, the duo’s new project, is due out this summer.
Wheatie f/ Ty Money – State Your Purpose
Produced by StretchBeatz Wheatie enlists the beast incarnate himself, Ty Money, for this dark and slapping new release titled “State Your Purpose.” What’s your purpose? State it, and present yourself properly. These two come correct on this one. Friend or foe is the question, and these two have the answers for you below. Shout out DJ…
Leaders Unveils ‘Savoy Black 5’s’ Collection with 47Brand & Black Fives Foundation
Leaders 1354 has teamed up with 47Brand and the Black Fives Foundation for a special collaborative collection inspired by the Savoy Big Five, a Chicago basketball team that ultimately became the Harlem Globetrotters. The collection, which Leaders is calling Savoy Black 5’s, features two new hats, a tee, jersey, sweatshirt, track jacket and a pennant. The…
Watch Lil Durk’s Interview on WGN News
This morning, Chicago’s own Lil Durk was profiled on WGN News in support of his recently released new album, Remember My Name. Durk was featured on the Dean’s Buzz segment, where he discussed his new project, his role in the drill movement, striving to make an impact on his community and how he’s changed his…