Follow Gaggie (@gaggienicca) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound, we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of charge —…
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Lil Herb x Lil Bibby – Play They Role [Prod. by C-Sick]
With C-Sick on the beat, the dynamic duo of Lil Herb and Lil Bibby kick their verbal intercourse for almost four minutes — you know how they do. As the Rock would say, know your role and shut your mouth (and listen). I added that last part. Check it out below. Welcome To Fazoland coming…
No I.D., Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Da Internz & R. Kelly Nominated For Grammys
Chicago hip-hop hit it big yet again at the Grammys, with a handful of homegrown artists scorning nominations. The nomination ceremony was held this evening in Nashville (the first time outside of LA in five years), and No I.D., Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Da Internz and R. Kelly all have a chance to bring home gramophone’s…
Que BILLAH f/ DJ Castle & Christopher Wallace – The Sick Sense
Produced by Tommy Skillfinger Man, Que BILLAH is a hilarious dude. Apparently he’s resurrected the Notorious one for his new track, “The Sick Sense.” Que also tells me the video for “The Sick Sense” (directed by Noyz) will rival the 2Pac hologram. One can only imagine what he has in store for this one. Biggie…
New EP: Ace B8gie – Endorphin Extended Play
Ace B8gie a.k.a. Cory Endorphin drops off his new EP, appropriately titled Endorphin Extended Play. The EP features eight new tracks including work with Giftz, Kon, Rozart and more. Check it out below via DJBooth.
ShowYouSuck – Pop Yo Pizza
Produced by Thelonious Martin Ever wondered what “Popping Pizza” was? Me too. But fear no more, ShowYou is here to explain just what that means. This one will land on Show’s #OMPP3: Rest In Pizza. It’s a bonus cut, but butter smooth. Get familiar below, and check back for the Party on Friday. RH
Motown Releases BJ The Chicago Kid’s “Good Luv’n” As First Single
As you should know by now, BJ The Chicago Kid inked a major label deal with Motown back in August. Well, the ball is rolling on his project, which is expected to drop in early 2013. The label is planning to rerelease his very great Pineapple Now-Laters, which will be remixed, remastered and feature new…
Scheme – Vista Del Mar
Here we have yet another joint from Scheme’s upcoming project with DJ Scend, which serves as an appetizer for their proper LP, Pesos Turn to Dollars. The mixtape will be titled Pocket Full of Pesos (The Remakes); and will be a collection of remixes and remakes Scheme has been concocting throughout this last year. The…
Cap 1 – Ruler
Cap borrows the Big Sean banger “Mula,” and creates his own rendition. Young Chop on the beat, obvs. This freestyle was snatched from DJ Smokey’s Smoked Out Radio Vol 12. Check that tape out right here.
Video: Sasha Go Hard – I Am Her [In-Studio Performance]
APJ Films goes behind the scenes in the studio with SGH to talk about her upcoming mixtape, Round 3. She also does an in-studio video for “I Am Her.” Check it out above.